A thickened preparation of drying oil, with or without resin, that is suitable for spreading on surfaces to form a continuous, transparent coating, or for mixing with pigments to make enamels.

Liquid applied as a coating for protection and appearance.

mid-14c., from Old French vernis "varnish" (12c.), from Medieval Latin vernix "odorous resin," of uncertain origin, perhaps from Late Greek verenike, from Greek Berenike, name of a [..]

late 14c.; see varnish (n.). Related: Varnished; varnishing. Century Dictionary defines varnishing day as "A day before the opening of a picture exhibition on which exhibitors have the privilege [..]

A coating applied to the surface of a painting. Varnish serves a dual function: it affects visual appearance by providing a uniform surface for the reflection of light (thereby imparting gloss to a pa [..]

a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface cover with varnish (varnished) stained: having a coating of stain or varnish Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish [..]

When applied to lubrication, a thin, insoluble, nonwipeable film deposit occurring on interior parts, resulting from the oxidation and polymerization of fuels and lubricants. Can cause sticking and ma [..]

a clear liquid that you paint on to wood and metal to make it look shiny

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference: vehicle.

Thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet of paper for protection or improved appearance.

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The glossy coating applied to the printed surface of the paper cover or dust jacket on a new book for protection and to enhance its visual appeal. Varnish can be expensive when applied in a separate p [..]

A colorless, transparent finish applied over a decorative system to protect the substrate and inks and improve gloss

A finish that contains either natural or synthetic oils that are refined by boiling and cooking with the addition of dryers. Slow to cure, but can be accelerated by the addition of heat. When used as a sealer, it is often burnished with a buffer and pads, the friction of which accelerates the curing process. Ambers well, somewhat stain and spot res [..]

Generic term for clear film-forming finish. Transparent or translucent liquids applied as a thin film, which harden.  Can be solvent or water-borne.

A deposit resulting from oxidation and polymerization of fuels and lubricants. Similar to, but softer than, lacquer.

(n) a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface(v) cover with varnish

from the French vernis: Italian, ver’nice. Sir G. C. Lewis says the word is a corruption of Bereni’ce, famous for her amber hair, which was dedicated in the temple of Arsin’ [..]

 A clear liquid applied to printed surfaces for looks and protection. (UV coating looks better.) 

a build-up of oxidized oil or fuel.

Clear liquid applied like ink on press for beauty and protection.

A clear solution of resin dissolved in oil or solvent, which dries to form a transparent film. Traditional varnishes consist of natural resins, such as mastic, dammar, or copal. Recently, various synthetic resins have been used. Varnish is usually used as a final surface coating over a finished painting to even out the gloss, to saturate the colour [..]

A deposit resulting from oxidation and polymerization of fuels and lubricants. Similar to but softer than lacquer.

The traditional top coat used in decorative painting, consisting of an oil-based paint with a solvent and an oxidizing or evaporating binder, which leaves behind a thin, hard film.

Black Japan: 1oz. lamp black, 2oz. bitumen, 1/2oz. acetate lead, 1/2oz. Turkey umber, 1/2oz. Venice turpentine, 12oz. boiled oil. Dissolve the oil in turpentine; powder the other ingredients, and stir [..]

A passenger train. Also see ride the cushions.

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference: vehicle.

Generally, a more or less transparent film-forming liquid that dries into a solid film.

a thin film deposit resulting from the oxidation and polymerization of fuels and lubricants. Similar to but softer than lacquer, and not removable by mechanical wiping.

"A solution of resin in a volatile solvent that, brushed or sprayed on a surface, it dries to a hard, glossy, and usually transparent film, which serves as a protective coating" (Mayer) An e [..]

Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil, a resin, and a thinner [..]

An oil or water-based solution applied to a finished painting to cover and protect the work. Varnishing can result in a gloss, satin or matte finish. It may sometimes be applied purely for aesthetic r [..]

An applied surface film, usually of a transparent, cloudless resin.  It imparts an even gloss to the surface, wetting the paint, and providing protection for it.

A clear solution of resin dissolved in oil or solvent, which dries to form a transparent film. Traditional varnishes consist of natural resins, such as mastic, dammar, or copal. Recently, various synt [..]

a final layer that can be applied over a finished painting. A varnish protects a painting from environmental dirt and dust and is removable for cleaning and conservation purposes.

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference, vehicle.

Thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet for protection or appearance, or to prevent fingerprinting.

A liquid resin that is applied to a work and when dry creates a hard, durable, protective surface.

A thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet for protection and appearance, providing a dull or high gloss product.

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference, vehicle.

This is a liquid coating applied to a surface for protection and for a glossy effect.

A clear liquid applied to printed surfaces for looks and protection. (UV coating looks better.)

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference: vehicle.

A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference, vehicle.

A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance. * Macaulay *: the varnish of the holly and ivy (b [..]