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Golden MSA Varnish
Mediums & Varnishes

Golden Artist Colors

Golden MSA Varnish

A removable, mineral-spirit-based acrylic resin varnish made by Golden Artist Colors in New Berlin, New York. MSA forms a tougher, less permeable film than water-based acrylic varnishes and includes UV light stabilizers (UVLS) for sun protection. It can be applied to acrylic, oil, and alkyd paintings, and is available in gloss, satin, and matte finishes.

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Ellsworth Kelly
Ellsworth Kelly

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Tried Golden MSA varnishes for a period but abandoned them because the spray was sometimes visible and irreversible
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Last updated March 21, 2026