This pale yellow flammable varnish dries quickly to a high gloss. Use it to finish and protect oil and alkyd paintings, prints, maps and drawings. It will tend to darken with age and is removable with Distilled Turpentine. Quick drying. Do not use until painting is completely dry (6-12 months). Use in warm, dry conditions. Not for use as a medium. Quick drying. Do not use until painting is completely dry (6-12 months). Use in warm. dry conditions.