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varnish
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Encyclopedic overview
22 sectionsContents
- History
- Safety
- Components of varnish
- Drying oil
- Resin
- Solvent
- Types
- Violin
- Resin
- Shellac
- Alkyd
- Spar varnish
- Drying oils
- Polyurethane
- Lacquer
- Acrylic
- Two-part epoxy
- Conversion
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain. It usually has a yellowish shade due to the manufacturing process and materials used, but it may also be pigmented as desired. It is sold commercially in various shades.
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