Winsor & Newton 500ml Galeria Acrylic Matt Medium 3050821

Good quality

I used the Winsor and Newton Galeria Gloss Acrylic Varnish to give a nice glossy finish to my hand-painted 3D printed Spyro (yes, the dragon from the video games!). The Gizmo in the picture, by the way, has no varnish for comparison. I’ve got to say, it worked like a charm—my little Gizmo looks like he’s ready for the big screen. The gloss really brought out the colors on Spyro, adding that extra shine that makes him look polished and almost ready to take flight. The varnish itself was easy to apply, with no streaks or uneven patches. It dried pretty quickly, which is always a bonus when you’re excited to see the final result. It’s also great for protecting my hard work, keeping the paint safe from scratches and dust. Plus, it’s non-yellowing, so I know my glossy Gizmo is going to stay looking fresh. If you need something to add a professional finish to your art or 3D prints, this varnish is a solid choicejust take a look at Spyro compared to Gizmo, and you'll see the difference! It’s easy to use, gives a great glossy effect, and makes all those hours of painting feel even more worthwhile. Just be preparedonce you see how good it looks, you might find yourself wanting to gloss everything in sight!

Nice varnish, it’s not too glossy and it dries in a good time. It’s very runny so a little goes a long way you don’t need a lot at all!

I used this paint varnish on a canvas I painted, and the results were impressive. The varnish goes on smoothly and dries with a beautiful, durable finish that really enhances the painting. It provided excellent protection against spills and scratches, making the surface look polished and professional. A little goes a long way, so the can should last for several projects. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add a professional touch to their art work.

Quick delivery and does what you expect.

Why did you choose this product over others?: I have used it at least 10 times by now. It is great for slowing down acrylic paint drying. However you need to remember it will never slow drying time to be the same as for oil paints.

Although I quite like the look of the finish, the varnish has lifted some of the paint. My acrylic painting had been drying for about a week so it certainly wasn't wet. The first coat went on ok with no problem but the next day I applied the second coat and that's when I noticed the problem. I probably won't use it now so feel I've wasted my money.

I'd resisted buying this as I thought it was too expensive but after using it I wished I'd bought it ages ago! It's perfect for so much. (Ridiculously inadequate packaging by Amazon meant that it arrived damaged but it's still useable and it hadn't leaked so I kept it.)