Alcohol ink paintings are susceptible to fading over time, especially if in direct sunlight. Once you have decided to frame or sell your artworks then it is time to invest in MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish that can seal and protect alcohol ink paintings.
Is Krylon the only varnish for Alcohol ink?
There is a lot of talk amongst the alcohol ink community about the use of Krylon sprays for sealing and protecting alcohol ink art, however, they involve a multi-step, multi-can process. By contrast, the MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish can both protect and seal alcohol ink art/paintings with the same can and provide the same benefits.
MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish Spray
MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish is made with solvent-based thermoplastic acrylic resins and is ultra fast-drying. When this varnish is applied over alcohol ink, it prevents inks from activating and bleeding/moving while it’s non-yellowing and good resistance to UV light protect the work.
It provides surface protection in three finishes: gloss, satin or matte. Different finishes will be obtained depending on the number of layers applied (please refer to manufacture instructions). All variants are completely transparent and do not yellow.
Benefits
- Ultra-fast drying
- Excellent adhesion
- Good elasticity
- High durability
- Easy to apply and recoat
- Good water-resistant
- Non-yellowing
- Good resistance to UV light
Step 1 & Done:
Seal and protect your alcohol ink paintings with MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish. Keep in mind that once this is applied you can no longer rework the ink, it is now set. For effective results, remember to shake the can well before spraying and apply multiple thin layers to a single piece of artwork in a well-ventilated area, waiting the recommended time between recoats.
Recommended: Always test prior on a separate test piece or in an inconspicuous spot before applying the varnish to the entire surface.