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Author Topic: Best brush on Matt varnish?  (Read 3708 times)

Offline Bobble

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Best brush on Matt varnish?
« on: October 14, 2012, 01:36:31 PM »
Not sure if this should be posted here ......................
I'm looking for a truly matt varnish (brush on rather than spray) something with no shine,any ideas?
Cheers in advance
Steve

Offline Za Zjurman

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2012, 01:38:44 PM »
Hi Bobbie,

try this article by Orctrader.

Regards,
Za

http://www.orctrader.co.uk/Articles/Varnish.html

Offline Mitch K

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2012, 04:14:26 PM »
Winsor and Newton Galleria
Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with an axe, hammer to fit, paint to match!

Offline blackstone

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2012, 04:30:46 PM »
or Humbrol matt 49

Offline Bobble

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 05:55:31 PM »
Cheers,guys. I'll check them out

Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2012, 08:00:12 PM »

Offline dampfpanzerwagon

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 08:03:22 PM »
Galleria Matt Varnish - superb.

Tony

Offline timlillig

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2012, 03:40:11 AM »
I like Golden Polymer Matte Varnish.

Offline Phil Robinson

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2012, 02:02:52 PM »
I'm with Orctrader, it hasn't let me down yet.

Offline jp1885

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2012, 03:09:32 PM »
I use Vallejo - s'okay, maybe a slightly satin finish but bearable.

Offline Blue in vt

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2012, 03:12:42 PM »
I use Vallejo - s'okay, maybe a slightly satin finish but bearable.

this what I presently use as well....I'm not sure how much protection it provides though...

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Offline jp1885

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2012, 09:11:18 PM »
this what I presently use as well....I'm not sure how much protection it provides though...

Blue
Fair point. I use army painter quickshade first, which acts as a cost of gloss varnish.

Offline tomek917

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2012, 09:33:16 PM »
I also use Vallejo and I think it provides good protection. But on some miniatures it gets a bit glossy, but on others it is totally matt...I really can't figure out why...

Offline Mindenbrush

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2012, 10:59:47 PM »
Daler Rowney Soluble Matt Varnish
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Offline Dr DeAth

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Re: Best brush on Matt varnish?
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2012, 11:57:35 PM »
Hi Bobbie,

try this article by Orctrader.

Regards,
Za

http://www.orctrader.co.uk/Articles/Varnish.html

I read Orctrader's article and tried the Daler Rowney Soluble Matt Varnish (over a Humbrol Gloss varnish) about 6 months ago. I was sold on it after the first use and haven't used any other varnish since.

+1 for Daler Rowney Soluble Matt Varnish

 
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