We are sure you will be as happy with them as we are but if you have any further questions or queries we will be more than happy to help. They will not fade, rub off or yellow (over time oil paints can yellow depending on a lack of continued light source) so their colour will remain true.

TLDR: The choice between matte and gloss varnish depends on personal preference and the desired effect for your artwork. If you are cleaning the vinyl this way please ensure that you only wash the outside of the parts – if water gets inside the parts it may not dry properly and can form mouldy patches that can show through.If you are using these paints purely for health reasons and do not want to use any odourless thinners, it is absolutely fine to ‘bath’ your vinyl parts in washing up liquid (this is more suitable than ‘baby bath’ which isn’t as powerful at de-greasing). Once set they cannot be rubbed off no matter how hard you might try (I have actually damaged the vinyl on one baby whilst scratching away to test their permanence – the vinyl has a decent scratch on it but the colour is still there! On the other hand, gloss varnish has a shiny, reflective finish that can make colors appear more vibrant and add depth to your piece. To enjoy all that Hobbycraft has to offer, please enable cookies or check whether another programme is blocking them.

Consider factors such as the artwork’s intended use, display location, and overall aesthetic when making your choice. They are designed to build layers of the natural tones in real baby flesh and do not contain a ‘flesh’ colour paint which can be ‘flat’ and not as realistic. Consider how your varnish choice will impact your decisions related to soft touch coating or lamination , matte or gloss lamination and embossing or debossing . This helps “volumize” the printed area or graphic by creating a raised area that not only sticks out more visually, but also in a tactile sense – you can feel the difference between the raised area and the non-raised area.

Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. They consist of a combination of pigments and mediums with the specific ability to stick to vinyl providing subtle results that can built upon – layer after layer. Consider factors like display location, lighting, texture, and the medium used when choosing between the two types of varnish. When you need your packaging or printed material to stand out, consider using varnish to add a pop of depth to your colors or to add a subtle appearance that reflects your brand.