Matt brush on varnish?

[theoldschool]

Winsor & Newton Galleria gets my vote. Dries absolutely flat. Make sure you get the plastic bottle with the yellow cap rather than the glass bottle. Don't know why there should be a difference, but there is and it's huge.

One thing though, don't try to brush it out to a thin coat, it will dry glossy it you do. Just slap it on, leave to dry overnight. I've got figures varnished two years ago and no sign of yellowing.

[Captain Blood]

Yes, I actually started using W&N Galeria a couple of years ago, and it's very good. It's water based, so I don't know how much real durable protection against knocks and handling it gives, but it certainly provides a dead flat matt finish.
I've been using the stuff in glass bottles, but I shall try Pat's recommendation of the plastic container next, since it sounds like it's even better 

[Ray Rivers]

I was using the water soluble vallejo matt varnish for quite some time but in the end wasn't too happy with it. Even though I would brush on a couple good coats, it seemed to give off a slightly glossy appearance but more importantly, I found it just wasn't durable enough on large or heavy figures (such as cavalry).

I then tried brushing on their (vallejo) acrylic spray matt varnish (for durability) and after drying, gave it a coat of the water soluble matt varnish. The effect was a very matt finish with super durability.

[Orctrader]

The local Art store (Schleiper) has this one :


It's for oil colours, but they claim it works equaly well with acrylics. Anyone that can confirm this ?
LINK

I've never used it. 

It isn't the one I use; it isn't the one that is in my article.

But if anyone has used it let us know how matt/flat it is.

[Mitch K]

Yes, I actually started using W&N Galeria a couple of years ago, and it's very good. It's water based, so I don't know how much real durable protection against knocks and handling it gives, but it certainly provides a dead flat matt finish.
I've been using the stuff in glass bottles, but I shall try Pat's recommendation of the plastic container next, since it sounds like it's even better 

Never had a problem with the glass bottle version, or with using a thin coat. A touch of acrylic flow improver helps, and a big, soft brush (squirrel or pony hair, rather than sable). Never had a problem with the least hint of glossiness. I use a sprayed coat of Pledge floor wax underneath for protection, but I can't say I've noticed that the W&N is not reasonably durable.

[timlillig]

I use Golden Matte Polymer Varnish.  I have found it to be more matte and harder than other spray on or brush on products I have found.

The company's web site lists some retailers in Belgium.  http://www.goldenpaints.com

[oxiana]

Winsor & Newton Galleria gets my vote. Dries absolutely flat. Make sure you get the plastic bottle with the yellow cap rather than the glass bottle. Don't know why there should be a difference, but there is and it's huge.

Another vote for W&N. Interesting to hear about potential differences here though, as I've always used the glass bottle stuff and found it be perfect – applies really well, and a couple of coats and your minis are nicely covered. Shake before use and you're good to go.

[Belgian]

Just saw that Maelstrom sells some brush on matt varnish made by Coat of arms? Has anybody some experience with this varnish?