I’m looking for a new varnish because the one I’m currently using isn’t completely matte (even with cornstarch). Which varnish is the best? I’m looking for a matte varnish that has no shine and doesn’t crack.
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I use the purple label, Americana soft touch, with matting powder.
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The Americana soft touch isn’t totally matte, but i love it. So smooth, dries quickly, and leaves a very natural finish. And you can bake over it with no problems if needed
I also use the American decor, purple label
The Americana Ultra Matte is not really that matte. I tried it. I prefer to get the soft touch version and mix in corn starch using my own recipe.
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I use deco art soft touch
I tried ultra matte and it was shiny
Golden polymer matt varnish is the more matt I tried without cornstach or matting powder. I dislike the touch of varnish with cornstach, don’t know why.
Soft touch is shinier than ultra matt.
Is this the one you’re talking about?
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My experience is that the Ultra Matte Varnish is shiny. The other two are dewy. I have used all three on Liquitex Professional Paints. JMO
Yes it is. None of them are totally matt but at least this one is more than the 2 others, in my opinion. If you want really really matt, you may add cornstarch or matting powder