Oilcolour paintings are given a rich glow by dammar, a natural resin that refracts light more effectively than more contemporary resins. Schmincke Dammar Varnish Matte is a matte, nearly non-yellowing natural resin varnish for oil paintings that is made with only the finest white Palembang dammar in a special recipe. Any reflective, shiny portions of the painting are resolved by a matte sheen, providing a smooth, velvety protective surface. soluble in turpentine oil and turpentine replacement. can be used eight to twelve months later. Designed in Germany