Timeless Archival Varnish

Name: Timeless Archival Varnish
Brand: BreathingColor
SKU: OPVG-PINT
Price: 30.49 USD
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100+ Years Archival

Water Resistant

Scuff Resistant

UV Protection

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*Prints made with Canon 8300 and 8400 series printers cannot be roll coated and should be sprayed. This includes 24" and 44" models. Contact support@breathingcolor.com for details

Description

Exclusive Canvas Varnish

Our Timeless premium canvas varnish is the final touch to your exquisite fine art prints. It creates an exclusive and one-of-a-kind aesthetic that instantly elevates your canvas print.

Applying this canvas varnish to your canvas print enhances the colors and provides a non-porous coating that sits on top of the print. The archival varnish layer protects prints from scratches and abrasion while also providing UV protection and a waterproof coating.

In addition to protecting the print surface, varnishing has a number of aesthetic benefits:

Canvas varnish increases color vibrancy
It provides greater shadow contrast
Archival varnish prevents glare
It makes the print easy to clean
Each varnished print has its own distinctive appearance
Timeless is a perfect partner to HVLP systems.

With our archival liquid varnish from Breathing Color, your canvas print will dazzle customers for a lifetime.

After application, this canvas print varnish leaves nothing but a transparent, brilliant, and spectacular coating.

When you apply our canvas varnish, your memories will last forever. It protects the colors on your prints and ensures they will remain beautiful for years to come.

Are you ready to create the canvas print of your dreams? Order Breathing Color's Timeless canvas varnish now!

Key Features

	Dries to the touch in 60 minutes Pre-diluted for quick and easy spraying or rolling
	Certified for use with archival media for 100+ years display life
	Perfect at home, in the gallery, or high traffic areas, Timeless adds much needed water resistance
	Protect prints from scuffs and abrasions
	UV protected to prevent yellowing and fading
	Manufactured in Austin- the Art Capital of Texas

Product Specs

Active Concentration by Weight	36.75% (Gloss) 42% (Satin) 35% (Matte)
Viscosity (CPS)	150 (Gloss) 150 (Satin) 150 (Matte)
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Resources

Download Archival Certificate

Download Application Instructions

Download Technical Data Sheet

Download Safety Data Sheet

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FAQs

UV archival varnish pushes archival varnish’s protection further. It helps protect the artwork’s paint from harmful UV rays with a formulation that actually filters out UV light.

With an even coating of UV archival varnish, an artwork can stand the test of time, avoiding colors going dull, sun damage, and more.

Timeless archival varnish is available in Matte, Satin, and Gloss finish.

Timeless archival varnish can be applied with an HVLP spray gun, foam roller, or paintbrush. Each of these application methods achieve the same level of protection and gloss.

Timeless Print Varnish has a 12 month shelf life when stored within our recommended storage conditions. We recommend a temperature-controlled environment between 65° and 75°F and 35% to 65% relative humidity. Do not store in direct sunlight. It is preferred to store in its original container with the tight fitting lid.

Since each person's environment and use of Timeless can vary, it can be difficult to answer a firm numbe. However, how much surface area coating is needed can be estimated. Our estimates are as follows:

One gallon of Timeless: 300-400 sq.ft. (about 157 prints at 16"x20")

One quart of Timeless: 75-100 sq.ft. (about 87 prints at 16"x20")

One pint of Timeless: 38-50 sq.ft. (about 10 prints at 16"x20")

Breathing Color Timeless/G2 Varnish is designed to coat printed matte canvas and fine art paper manufactured by Breathing Color. For any other manufacturer, we strongly recommend coating a test piece with a small sample of our varnish first. Doing this before coating larger pieces will ensure it works as expected, as we cannot guarantee compatibility.

Breathing Color's Satin and Glossy coated canvasses like Crystalline, 17M, and Silverada do not need to be varnished. For photo papers, acrylic spray varnish is recommended over Timeless/G2

No, we don't recommend it. Water-based mediums interact with the water-based varnish in undesirable ways. Users can expect smearing or, more commonly, ink bleed where it seeps.

Instead, we recommend using a specific archival varnish for watercolor instead. A coat of varnish can be applied in a similar manner.

Remember: Timeless and G2 are formulated specifically to work with IRC [inkjet receptive coating] on our media.

PRO TIP: When in doubt, ABT --"Always be testing!"

While we recommend using Timeless with inkjet media, we also encourage creative experimentation. We recommend applying Timeless to a couple of test prints first. This way, you don’t run the risk of damaging an original.

Oils are designed to be thinned with a glossing medium. Clear linseed thinner or amber oil can discolor with our water-based varnishes. Using Oil based paints OVER our varnish does work well.

One of the great things about museum grade archival varnish is the protection it imbues. As such, when properly varnished, your artwork can last for up to 100 years, regardless of its placement.

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If you don't have a spray booth and you aren't using Breathing Color's NO-LAM canvas- you're probably rolling your prints. The Timeless HD Foam Roller was hand selected for it's ability to give smooth, even results with less waste and easy cleaning.

What makes it different from the countless other foam rollers out there? The Timeless HD Foam Roller features high density, low absorption foam that lays varnish down evenly instead of just pushing it around. The Timeless Roller Kit includes one 9" Timeless HD foam roller, one rolling cage, and a plastic varnish tray.

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Lyve Matte Canvas

Matte Canvas

Lyve builds on the legacy of the world's first OBA-free canvas with superior resolution, greater dmax, and a wider color gamut. As Breathing Color's flagship matte canvas, Lyve features the highest archivability of 100 years. Benchmarked by the Fine Art Trade Guild with the exclusive Blue Wool certification available to display on our website. Display your Lyve prints with confidence for years to come!

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Chromata White

Matte White Canvas

The industry's first ever OBA-free matte inkjet canvas was born in 2005. Chromata White was introduced as a truly groundbreaking bright white canvas with no optical brighteners. Discover a matte white canvas that answers many modern artists’ demands. This is truly a museum-grade canvas with the highest dmax and color gamut.

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Timeless Archival Varnish

Description

Exclusive Canvas Varnish

Key Features

Product Specs

Resources

Sales Tools

FAQs

What is UV archival varnish and how does it differ from normal archival varnish?

What finishes are available for Timeless?

How is Timeless applied?

What is the shelf life of Timeless Varnish?

How many square feet can I expect to cover?

Is Timeless compatible with all brands and types of media?

Can this product be used on original watercolor art to protect from UV fading?

Does Timeless work on oils on canvas?

How should I store my art after applying a Timeless archival varnish gloss coat?

Recommended Supplies

If you don't have a spray booth and you aren't using Breathing Color's NO-LAM canvas- you're probably rolling your prints. The Timeless HD Foam Roller was hand selected for it's ability to give smooth, even results with less waste and easy cleaning.