Matte varnish

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Description

Any varnish that gives a flat, non-shiny, final appearance. As most varnishes are glossy, flatting agents, such as Beeswax, Fumed silica, Diatomaceous earth and heavy-metal soaps, are added to minimize reflections.

See also Flatting agent.

Synonyms and Related Terms

flat varnish (AAT preferred); flatting varnish

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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