July 01, 2010

Krylon® Offers Artists the Industry's Best Non-Yellowing, UV Protection With It's New UV Archival Varnish

Varnish Effectively Protects Artwork Not Framed Under Glass

CLEVELAND—More and more artists are foregoing glass when framing their artwork, making UV protection all that more critical. Krylon® now offers its new UV Archival Varnish, which contains the industry’s highest UV protection in an artist-quality varnish.

Containing advanced levels of hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) and UV absorber (UVA), this non-yellowing varnish provides superior durability and protection in a flexible, fast-drying finish that can be easily removed for conservation purposes.

UV Archival Varnish effectively guards against fading, dirt, moisture and discoloration and is available in four sheens – gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte – allowing artists to select invisible protection or an enhanced gloss level for their particular medium. It protects acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, colored pencil, oil, digital prints and more.
 
UV Archival Varnish is part of Krylon’s new Gallery Series™ – a comprehensive line of the highest quality sprays designed to help artists protect, preserve and beautify their artwork and overall vision. The line also includes a Conservation Varnish, Conservation Retouch Varnish, Quick Dry for Oil Paintings and Fine Art Fixatif.

The full line is now available at fine art and craft stores. UV Archival Varnish is available in 11 oz. aerosol and retails for $12.99 to $15.99. For more information on the complete Gallery Series line, visit www.krylon.com.  

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About Krylon
Krylon, the nation's leading spray paint manufacturer, is number one in color, innovation, and inspiration and consumer brand recognition. Krylon has served the art market since 1947 when it introduced the first aerosol clear protective acrylic coating. Today, the name is synonymous with fine art preservation and high-performance clear coatings, artist sprays and adhesives.

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