Restoration painting needs a colour that absolutely does not ‘move’, in other words one that will not change either tone or shade over time. Gouache tempera can satisfy this requirement but, although it does not change itself, the tone can vary, since it is hard to maintain the wet appearance. Obviously, this depends on the fact that the varnishing solvent has an index that differs from water and no one has yet developed a stable, water-based varnish. However, varnish colours are ideal here. Their solvent is the same as that of the final varnish and there will thus be no change in shade between the wet original and final varnished versions. What is more, these colours can be combined with any additional resinous varnish or other ingredients chosen by the painter. (A quote from the book Gianni Maimeri, Treatise on Painting.)

• Varnish colours, reversible using suitable solvents, depending on the restoration regulations. opaque, semi-opaque, transparent.
• Precious pigments in ideal concentrations for restoration. The balance of colour shades in the range was made possible through the experience of Gianni Maimeri.
• The range includes luxurious cadmium, cobalt, intense brown, and natural earth pigments.
• Perfectly plain colours. Mastic resin-based, solvent chosen from among the most volatile and most inert, leaves no traces after evaporation and enables exceptionally easy blending of shades.
• Can be combined very simply without compromising the stability and reversibility.
• High concentration enables the layering and overlapping needed in restoration techniques.
• High UV resistance - the essential factor for modern restoration practices. Colours with maximum and medium lightfastness.
• Carefully and accurately ground to ensure a perfect result, even when layering.
• Grain size of 5 microns.