UV Archival Varnish

It works very well so far. I slowly add layers to get just the amount of sheen i want. Since I am not using it all at once I expect to need to unclog the nozzel at some point or put on a new one.

I’ve been searching for a spray varnish that works well on UV-printed surfaces, and this one exceeded my expectations. It goes on smoothly, doesn’t distort or wrinkle the print, and adds a clean, protective finish that makes my handmade products look even more professional. After testing several brands, this is the only lacquer that consistently gives me a high-quality result. I’m very happy with it and plan to repurchase regularly. Highly recommended for anyone working with UV-printed items or acrylic crafts

Takes around a day or two to dry, be sure to have it outside or in a seperate room bc the smell is STRONG. Really seals up nicely though; i ise it on pastels :)

Also would give this zero stars if I could. This is the second can I have ordered on Amazon that doesn’t work. It sprayed for about 30 seconds and quit. Have shaken, as per directions, and also tried unclogging the nozzle. Nothing works. It almost acts as if it loses pressure. I’m also now seeing this same issue on other reviews. There are a lot of good reviews so I didn’t even think to look closer until I had my own issues. Says product isn’t returnable, but if you do the chat, you can get a refund, as I did. I figured maybe Amazon just had some bad cans of this, so I went to the local art store and purchased two more. Just got home, shook both cans, and same issue! Basically this UV spray is completely useless because it stops spraying almost immediately.

Good quality product, careful packaging, and quick delivery. Great for keeping artwork from smearing and lifting off paper.

This product IS tricky and does require some trial and error. At least, the can I got requires some attention. Keep in mind as well, that this is my first time using a product like this, so I needed to learn newbie kinds of things. Having read previous reviews, I followed the instructions to the letter and tried my first coat on an oil-based black lino print that was a test print. Here is my experience and a tip or two: 1. It is winter and I don't have an indoor space where I can spray this, so I went out into 43 degree weather, which is outside of the recommended temperature range of 55-75 degrees. The cold may have impacted performance. I got glops on my print and noticed that the very fine spray was accumulating on my trigger finger, which may have been dripping down into the spray zone. The nozzle was soaked at any rate, so glops seemed inevitable. I stopped, regrouped, cleared the nozzle before recapping, and went and got another test print. 2. Given the cold temps, I filled a medium bowl with hot tap water and stood the can in the water, which came up maybe half way. I did not submerge the can or get the nozzle wet. My intent was to warm the fluid inside to offset the cold outside and to make shaking its contents easier. The can sat there for a few minutes while I set up my second test print. This is a trick I've seen contractors use before, so I applied it here and it seemed to work well. 3. I used a paper towel when I depressed the nozzle, hoping to soak up any spray that might accumulate around the nozzle. 4. Knowing that the spray is very fine and does tend to accumulate around the nozzle, I'd spray one coat, wipe the nozzle, shift the paper towel, and spray the next coat. I used all of the above tips on not only an oil based print, but an 11 x 14" watercolor as well. All of my efforts seemed to help, and I had no more glops after that first attempt. I will continue to test spray if the can has been sitting for a while, just in case. I'm really pleased with the finish of this spray, which to my eyes seemed to deepen, or enrich the colors, which I really liked. I love matte finishes and will continue to use this product. I even wet my fingers and went over the watercolor (after it had cured for the recommended time) to see if it would smudge and it did not. The spray is a very fine mist and seems to cover evenly. Keeping the can moving really helps keep the layers nice and thin and even. Very happy with this product.

I’ve used several cans of this and I like it a lot

I won't lie, I work with pastels, and I hate sanded papers. So I blend a lot. This fixative allows me to layer with ease. Fixative make the colors darker, so I just adjust for this. This Fixative doesn't darken the colors too badly. It really is smudgeproof

difficult to get right. Senistive to moisture in the air I believe. I sprayed some pages outside and they went frosty white. ruined! I think this stuff is best used indoors in large space with open windows and dehumidified. A lot of trouble really but probably works (I did get a couple times correct in the end, but there was a fair bit of trial and error. I wanted to use it to varnish gouache on paper if you're curious.)

Easy to use. Perfect for art you require to be UV safe for gallery use.