Varnishes
Varnishes are used to protect painted miniatures, models, terrain, and hobby projects after the painting work is done. A good varnish helps reduce wear from handling, protects painted surfaces during games, and can also change the final look of the model depending on the finish.
Matt varnish is often used when you want a natural, non-shiny finish for miniatures, cloth, armour, bases, and terrain. Gloss varnish is useful for gems, lenses, slime, wet effects, polished armour, and areas that should look shiny. Satin varnish sits between the two and gives a softer, slightly protective finish without looking too flat or too glossy.
Varnish is especially important for tabletop models that are touched often during games, such as Warhammer armies, Dungeons & Dragons characters, skirmish miniatures, historical wargame models, and board game miniatures. It is also useful when working with oil paints, pigments, washes, and weathering effects, because it can help protect layers during the painting process.
At Geek Shelter, we keep varnishes for hobbyists who want their models to last longer and keep their finished paint jobs looking clean. Whether you are protecting a full army, sealing a display piece, or preparing a model for weathering, varnish is one of the most useful finishing tools on the hobby desk.
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