Vallejo Gloss Varnish, Water-Based Acrylic Finish for Art Projects, 18 ml, Clear, Ideal for Protecting Paintings and Miniatures

I’ve been using Vallejo acrylic paints for miniature painting for quite some time, and they consistently deliver excellent results. The paint has a smooth, creamy consistency straight from the bottle, making it easy to apply with both brushes and airbrushes. It provides great coverage in thin layers, which is ideal for building up colour gradually without obscuring fine details on miniatures. The pigmentation is rich and vibrant, producing crisp, clean colours that dry to a nice matte or satin finish depending on the range. They mix well on a wet palette, allowing for smooth blending, layering, and glazing techniques—perfect for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. One of Vallejo’s standout features is the dropper bottle design. It’s precise, reduces waste, and helps keep the paint fresh over time. The bottles are easy to shake, and the paint doesn’t separate excessively even after sitting for a while, which speaks to its quality. The range of colours is extensive, covering everything from natural tones and military shades to bright fantasy hues, metallics, washes, and mediums. The paints also clean up easily with water, which makes them very user-friendly. Overall, Vallejo acrylics are reliable, versatile, and professional-quality paints that are perfect for miniature painting, model kits, and hobby work. Whether you’re basecoating, highlighting, or blending, they offer excellent control and a beautiful finish every time.

Vallejo paints are excellent. This paint is pre white and excellent for zenith highlighting and general painting. Does everything you would need it to do at a great price. I would love it if they started adding small metal balls to the paints but you can buy these separately if needed. As always, the paint is thick in its cover but thin enough to not deform model features. Recommend for any hobbyists or miniature painting enthusiasts.

I purchased this for use with my miniature war gaming models which on occasion would still have gaps where the limbs joined on. It work perfect for this so I also decided to use it for some larger project, specifically 3D printed models, where the layer lines might have extremely small gaps that would not goi away without significant sanding or filler. This putty was very easy to apply. I simply added a few blobs (about half a pea size) on the surface I want to level and then used a flat spatula to spread the putty, until it fill all of the gaps. I did not go for a perfect surface, just enough to reduce the amount of post filler sanding. The putty is very strong once set and it easily sanded to a smooth outcome using wet and dry. For the T-Rex I used it like a tube of glue, piping a very thin line around the joins of the neck and arms, then using a damp brush to push and shape it into position. I would also point out that it goes a very long way, making it very good value for money. I have had mine a good few months now, and have unused it once or twice a week, and it shows no signs of running out. Drying time is very quick, 4 hours it is touch try, but for sanding I tend to leave it over night just to ensure that the wet and dry does not break it down.

This is good stuff and I like that you can see where you’ve put it and can therefore make sure to remove it all. Be aware, though, that this is a tiny amount! Think nail varnish size, then maybe take some away! I hadn’t really appreciated that!

Overall an excellent product. It fully fulfills the position of paint in a small bottle.the only real criticism is the paint does thicken over time. This is the second one I have purchased.

In my opinion this is the best matt varnish for miniatures. Two thin coats and it will protect the acrylic paint from handling whilst playing war games for ages.

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This gloss varnish is a great final touch for models and miniatures that need a shiny, protective coat. It goes on smoothly with both brush and airbrush (just thin it slightly with Vallejo Thinner or a bit of water), and dries to a nice, even gloss without clouding or yellowing. It really brings out the richness of colors underneath and gives metallics an extra pop. Great for anything from lenses and gemstones to tanks, mechs, and fantasy armor. Best part? It's water-based and non-toxic, so it's safer to use indoors and easier to clean up. Just make sure to let your paints dry fully before applying, and give the varnish time to cure. Highly recommended for model makers, figure painters, and hobbyists looking for that final professional finish.

Paint showed up in the given time frame . Tracking was not available but it is in good order upon pickup . Thanks

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Awesome paint for anyone working on an ocean scene diorama. Looks grey at first, but when blended / combined with layers of transparent blue, and lots of gloss varnish, it makes a very realistic ocean green color.

It is a little on the thick side so it actually goes further when you thin it out for airbrush.