LUKAS Mastic Varnish is a finishing varnish made from natural resin extracted from the pistachio mastic tree. It dries to a silk gloss finish and is less elastic than dammar varnish, with a tendency to yellow slightly over time. This varnish can be dissolved or diluted with turpentine oil, making it suitable for use as a retouching varnish. It is ideal for tempera and oil paintings.

Varnish acts as the final protective layer, shielding your artwork from damaging environmental factors and premature ageing. Beyond protection, it evens out the surface, enhances the painting’s individual sheen, and forms a film that reduces UV damage and pollution impact. Artists working with oil paints have a choice of classic or modern varnishes tailored to their needs.

• Natural resin-based varnish with a soft silk gloss
• Suitable for tempera and oil paintings
• Can be diluted or dissolved with turpentine oil
• Helps extend the life of your artwork