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Damar Varnish
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Damar Varnish

Damar varnish is a natural tree resin dissolved in turpentine, used as a final picture varnish and as an ingredient in traditional painting mediums. It adds gloss and depth to finished oil paintings and is a component of many classical medium recipes.

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Artists who use this(2)

E.C. Baugh
E.C. Baugh

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Component of his painting medium recipe (1 part stand oil, 1 part damar varnish, 5 parts turpentine).
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John Currin

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"I used to make my own Damar, and it would be super ultra thick." Uses damar resin in his painting medium.
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Last updated March 22, 2026