This soft body, all purpose medium can be mixed into any acrylic paint. It enhances the depth and intensity of color, increases transparency and gloss, eases the flow of paint, and adds flexibility and adhesion. It can also be used as a varnish to prote ct paintings and establish a glossy surface.Translucent when wet, Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish dries to a transparent, non-tacky, flexible surface. Extremely durable, it won-t retain dirt and won-t crack from temperature and humidity changes.