This is a great introduction video, thank you for covering so many techniques! It definitely explains some things I've seen and have been trying to mentally break down process-wise.
Thanks Diana. I appreciate your comment. I hope you’ll stick around and watch some process videos for even more explanation and help. Feel free,to leave comments or questions. I will always reply to you. ❤️
I’ve been trying out this cold wax med. and haven’t had much luck . I think for one thing , I’ve been pressing too hard and I keep losing the colors that I put down. I think your video helped me with that problem .. thanks 👍
When you get first layers where you like them, wait a few hours or overnight, and then add more color. The first layers will set up enough that the new layers won’t smoosh the colors together as much. Lighter pressure also helps. Use a palette knife here and there instead of a bowl scraper for more texture and less mixing. Keep playing…it’s a fun medium when you get used to it.
I've been curious about this technique. I have a book somewhere 🥴. There's nothing better than watching instructions in real time. This was great!! Thank you
So glad you found it useful. I was just starting when I made the video…I’ve learned a lot more myself since then. But it’s great fun and so exciting to experiment with this medium. I hope you dive in and create and learn. Please consider subscribing and explore my cold wax playlist for more videos. ❤️
Hello from South Africa! Sally, a BIG hug for taking the time to make this amazing and very informative video!!! I feel much more comfortable to start with Cold wax & oil Painting after watching your video. I'm so glad I found your channel and of course I subscribed!
So inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. I am used to working with acrylics which dry so quickly that there isn't the opportunity to re-work, blend, etc. Definitely giving cold wax and oil a go.
Irena Popiolek I had never worked with oils before I started using cold wax...always just acrylics. But this has been so much fun. I bought the water mixable oil paints so no solvents to clean up with. Working abstract is fun and so it the cold wax! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.❤️
Thank you SO much! I've been curious about this, but it's been hard to find a detailed tutorial that helped me understand if I'd like it. Oooh I think I will like it when I try it now!
Hi Patty…I’m so sorry I missed your comment!! I’ve used Marie’s, which are very affordable (it’s what I originally started with, so I’m using it up.) I also like Windsor & Newton ones. You can find those here: amzn.to/3VMBmnw This is my Amazon link…I’ll get a few Pennie’s if you order using it 😀❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this tutorial. It’s exactly what I needed. I’m receiving a delivery from Jackson’s tomorrow morning with some cold wax and a scraper 😃 have my oils ready and waiting. I can’t wait to get started now thanks to this video. How am I going to sleep tonight 😩
Sam D that’s exactly why I make these videos!! Yay! I am so happy that it gave you the information you needed to decide to jump in! Have fun experimenting and check out my other videos where I use cold wax. There are lots of mediums besides oil that you can throw at it with great results. If you have questions when you get going, feel free to come back and ask. I’m not an expert, but I will always try to give you an answer or a place to go to find more info.
c smith hi and thanks for watching. I just use a piece of freezer paper taped to cardboard usually. It makes clean up easy...I use water mixable oil paints, so solvents aren’t needed.
purplezoid1 you are welcome! I’m no expert, but once you get the basics and right supplies, it’s all a matter of play and practice. So many possibilities with this medium. Have fun! Thanks for watching ❤️
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Hi, Sally. No, I'm more of a pencil/paint and not very often airbrush guy. My last big project was a mural in a Karate school where I teach. That was done in acrylics.
Thank you for watching! A cold wax painting can take months to cure. It isn’t recommended to paint it on canvas and never roll it. The wax can crack due to the flexibility of canvas (stretched or otherwise.) You could use a hard canvas panel I guess if you really want to paint on canvas. Oil paper or cradled wood panel is the usual substrate for cold wax and oils. Dry time will depend on the thickness of the wax layers and the humidity. It can take as short as a month, or up to many months, depending. I do hope you will try it but not on canvas 😊
This will be my next adventure. I work with coloured pencils drawing antique African mask. You have given me courage to experiment. THANK YOU SO MUCH...
I have been using Dorland's Wax Medium for over 20 years. What are your thoughts about using the medium as a varnish on top of acrylic as well as oil paintings? I mix oil paint and wax occasionally. I always enjoy painting things with that Medium, letting them dry for a bit and then during the summer leaving them outside the sign will reactivate the wax. It is a treatment that goes in between cold wax painting and encaustic. As a varnish itself, the wax tends to make everything matte.
Hi and thanks for watching. Many artists use cold wax as a finish layer over other media, like oils and watercolor. It’s not recommended to use over acrylics due to the incompatibility in terms of adhesion. It does go matte, but a soft cloth and light buff will produce a nice sheen (but not glossy.) I have not used it over watercolors but makes sense that a lot of people do. I use a clear layer over my cold wax+oil paintings as a final layer and buff it after about three days dry time.
I just watched an excellent online discussion with Rebecca and Jerry (Cold Wax Academy) with the Gamblin cold wax expert. They covered a whole array of questions. It was an excellent source of info. Here’s the link…have a watch. squeegeepress.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cab11db34562bd5425b154452&id=6ba16bcd39&e=02a69d6c1f
this was an excellent video. thanks for sharing! 3 questions approximately how long does a layer take to harden enough so it won't be disturbed by another layer? is the arches oil paper safe to use without further substrate support? in terms of paint cracking is unsafe to frame with glass because of condensation concerns if the glass is floated? i'm concerned about the cold wax as a dust magnet and hoped to frame it with a floated glass frame.
My pleasure. FYI...I’m no expert, it from what I know: you can add more than one layer at a session, but when you are done with it blending and want to dry before adding another, overnight is usually sufficient. As long as your paper is on a hard surface while painting, you’re fine. It can stay on paper and be framed or mounted as such when completely dry (wait about 3 to 4 weeks to be safe. Don’t frame a painting under glass, or at least not touching the glass. I think a floater frame would be ok, but maybe do a little more googling on that one. I usually mount my paper paintings with YES paste on birch panels. You can finish them with varnish suitable for oil paintings, or leave as it is. When it’s dry, it won’t crack (unless it’s on paper and gets really bent) and is smooth and hard, so doesn’t collect dust if I framed. Hope that helps. There is a great FB group called Cold Wax Academy where any number of people can answer any questions, and it’s full of info and inspiration. ❤️
One of the very best tutorials I've seen on UA-cam. Real artistic techniques, and she is very talented. The only thing I wasn't wild about artistically, was the newsprint, and printed collage elements. She is too good an artist to use that stuff. Nonetheless, a great and generous tutorial.
Glad it was helpful! As a mixed media artist, I do use paper collage and other mediums in my cold wax work. Personally, I do not think it lessens my worth as an artist. Thanks for watching.
Totally optional. I like to start with more tooth so I gesso. Plus I like to have the colors underneath my wax layers. But it’s good to seal the wood tho.
You just use a palette knife or other tools and build the layers to create whatever composition and subject you want to paint. The medium has some limitations in terms of getting very fine details, but I’ve done a lot of portraits and I am able to use a small brush for eye details. Watch the videos by Marina van Teding… she does florals and portraits. The videos I have on my channel were intended to just demo how to use the medium, but not how to paint any particular subject or genre.
Hi Sally, Thank you for sharing the video. . I am a beginner of painting and I would like to try it. How long does the paint will get dry eventually. Does it mean that we don't need to vanish the painting as it has wax. Elina
Hi and sorry for the late reply. Yes, the paint takes a long time to dry, depending on the number of layers and the thickness of the paint. Once it is completely dry, you can varnish it if you wish, but it isn’t absolutely necessary. Just don’t display the painting in direct sun or a hot environment...it can still soften the wax.
Hi Laura. No, the oil stick is oil paint in stick form. R&F is the brand I know and use. I think Shiva also makes them. Oil pastels will never dry, so those won’t work well.
Thank you for this demo.... I have a Question.... how do you save your Paintings after it is ready? Is there a possibility for a finish that saves the wax from scratches ect??
If you want, when the painting is completely dry (at least a month dry time,) you can give it a coat of good quality varnish intended for oil paintings. The wax dries very hard and doesn’t scratch easily so top coating is optional. Never hang a cw painting in direct sun or put it under glass.
With the water mixable oils, I clean everything with regular isopropyl alcohol. Then follow with soap and water. With the regular oil paints you’d use whatever you usually do for cleanup…
Hi and thanks for watching. First, it’s not a great idea to work on a stretched canvas with oil and cold wax because the canvas has “give” and the cold wax could crack once it is fully dry. As far as layers, you can begin another layer as soon as the previous layer has set up to the point that the paint is not smearing under the palette knife or bowl scraper. That said, you decide when a layer is finished…if you don’t like what you just painted, you can move it around, add more paint, scrape paint back, etc. Once you’ve decided that layer is finished, then you wait for it to set up a bit before proceeding. Depending on the environment, this can take a few hours or a couple of days. You can add as many layers as you want, as long as you want. You could go back years later and add more layers if that’s what you want to do. It’s quite a wonderful medium to work with.
You should try to keep them out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Normally warm living spaces will not affect the wax once it is cured. Curing can take about 30 days, so take care not to bump the painting g hard or stack it against anything that might mar the painting. Hope that helps.
yes, absolutely. Oil pastels and oil sticks are perfect to use in cold wax paintings. Experiment and have fun! The nice thing is, you can always scrape away anything that isn’t working for you, or add a new layer to cover it up!
It's not necessary but it can be varnished once a piece is completely dry, which can take weeks depending on how thick the oil/wax application. Or it can be buffed or just left as is. Totally up to you. Just always keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Thanks for watching.
Sorry for the late reply. If you haven’t started yet, you’ll need cold wax, oil paint, a palette and palette knife, and some tools for applying the wax/paint mixture. A bowl scraper is an ideal tool. Oh, and a surface for painting on, such as a cradled panel, oil painting paper, or whatever you like.
It can be used on canvas but thinner layers are recommended to prevent the wax from cracking when the canvas flexes. Wood panels or oil paper are better choices as substrates.
@@dianahunter3555 they always function like regular oils but they are water soluable to clean up. You don’t actually ever mix them with water….they are still oil paints.
@@chrisgriffith1573 cold wax and oil is an art medium unto itself. The cold wax provides ways of adding multiple textures and additives that plain oil will not support. The wax also promotes faster drying times. The wax does not neutralize the oil paint, rather it enhances it and provides multiple ways to enhance technique. You can lay down a layer or two of gesso before starting the oil painting or use oil paper, but most cold,wax artists prefer cradled panels as a substrate. PS…I’m not sure who you are referring to when you say “you guys” but I am happy to be a cold wax and oil artist.
Why do painters WANT to use cold wax? I'm new to acrylics and watching a lot of videos. Can someone explain the reason for it? Does it give a different texture or....?
Old wax is only used with oils, not acrylics. But when mixed with oils, it reduces the drying time and allows you to build really cool layers of color that can’t be achieved any other way. You can embed papers and other things into it. You can create all kinds of awesome textures with it. This is not encaustic wax, which is melted and applied with a brush. Cold wax should never be melted with heat...it contains a solvent that should not be heated. You can lay down a layer of acrylic color as a first layer on your substrate if you want to start applying the oils over a color to scratch back into, but once the cold wax and oils go down, you can’t put acrylics on top of it. Hope that helps explain the why a little more for you. Thanks for asking!
Yes, of course. Dry time depends on how many layers, the thickness of the layers, and the environment (hot and humid take longer.) It can take weeks or even months to completely cure but generally is dry enough to work over with more layers in 24 to 48 hours. Once it is completely dry, you can buff it out with a thin, clear layer of cold wax, or finish it with a quality oil painting varnish. Thanks for your comment and for watching! ❤️
Hi Kathleen… a cold wax painting can take weeks or even months to fully cure depending on the number and thickness of layers and the humidity in your area. Here in Ohio, my paintings are dry to the touch in a couple of days and cured completely in a couple of weeks. I use quite a few layers, but not really thick layers. The cold wax helps speed the drying time of the paint,so that’s a plus. But there are variables to dry time depending on thickness of applications. You don’t have to varnish the paintings. Once dry to the touch, a clear thin layer of wax can be applied and then buffed with a soft cloth when dry. It produces a soft luster (not shiny) and helps protect the painting. You can varnish if you wish though but it’s not necessary. Thanks for watching! ❤️
This is a great introduction video, thank you for covering so many techniques! It definitely explains some things I've seen and have been trying to mentally break down process-wise.
Thanks Diana. I appreciate your comment. I hope you’ll stick around and watch some process videos for even more explanation and help. Feel free,to leave comments or questions. I will always reply to you. ❤️
I’ve been trying out this cold wax med. and haven’t had much luck . I think for one thing , I’ve been pressing too hard and I keep losing the colors that I put down. I think your video helped me with that problem .. thanks 👍
When you get first layers where you like them, wait a few hours or overnight, and then add more color. The first layers will set up enough that the new layers won’t smoosh the colors together as much. Lighter pressure also helps. Use a palette knife here and there instead of a bowl scraper for more texture and less mixing. Keep playing…it’s a fun medium when you get used to it.
New to this medium, enjoyed watching and look forward to trying
I've been curious about this technique. I have a book somewhere 🥴. There's nothing better than watching instructions in real time. This was great!! Thank you
@@pamelamanning99 thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful. ❤️
Amazing thank you. Time to have fun.
Yay! Go nuts! Thanks for watching…experiments await. ❤️
This is a great video, I\ve been so curious about this method. Thank you, Sally for making an easy to understand video. Well done!
Thanks for watching ❤️
Very cool! Glad this video came up. I look forward to watching more and learning from you.
What a generous gift this is to me, so fascinating thank you 🙏
So glad you found it useful. I was just starting when I made the video…I’ve learned a lot more myself since then. But it’s great fun and so exciting to experiment with this medium. I hope you dive in and create and learn. Please consider subscribing and explore my cold wax playlist for more videos. ❤️
Hello from South Africa! Sally, a BIG hug for taking the time to make this amazing and very informative video!!! I feel much more comfortable to start with Cold wax & oil Painting after watching your video. I'm so glad I found your channel and of course I subscribed!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Cold wax is so fun to work with…just have fun…it’s all about building the layers! ❤️
Thank you so much!!! This is so kind of you ❤️💖❤️
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Hi Thanks for the sharing your experiences to us I really enjoyed learning about you and I hope I can Learn more about your techniques thanks a lot
Thanks for watching. Lots more to see in my playlists ❤️
Never tried this..very interesting. Thank you for showing your process
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you. Soooo many possibilities.
Thank you. It looks interesting and like a whole lot of fun!
I've always wanted to try oil and wax painting. Thank you for this video!
great video, thank you, i have watched many videos on the subject and this is by far the best
I’m so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching ❤️
So inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. I am used to working with acrylics which dry so quickly that there isn't the opportunity to re-work, blend, etc. Definitely giving cold wax and oil a go.
Irena Popiolek I had never worked with oils before I started using cold wax...always just acrylics. But this has been so much fun. I bought the water mixable oil paints so no solvents to clean up with. Working abstract is fun and so it the cold wax! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.❤️
Thanks for this tutorial
You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
Sally you're a gem, have a happy Crafty Friday!
Proudmixedchild thanks so much. Glad you came to watch another video!
Thank you SO much! I've been curious about this, but it's been hard to find a detailed tutorial that helped me understand if I'd like it. Oooh I think I will like it when I try it now!
Thanks for watching! It takes a little trial and error but once you get a feel for it, it’s really a cool medium to work with!
Really informative video - thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
This is some beautiful art Sally. Thanks for sharing.
Pull My Pork BBQ thank YOU for watching!
Hey Sally starting the cold wax and oil painting playlist!
thanks for your support
Wonderful video. Excellent. I really enjoyed it. What kind of water soluble oil paints do you use.
Hi Patty…I’m so sorry I missed your comment!! I’ve used Marie’s, which are very affordable (it’s what I originally started with, so I’m using it up.) I also like Windsor & Newton ones. You can find those here:
amzn.to/3VMBmnw
This is my Amazon link…I’ll get a few Pennie’s if you order using it 😀❤️
Very interesting!!! Thank you.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this tutorial. It’s exactly what I needed. I’m receiving a delivery from Jackson’s tomorrow morning with some cold wax and a scraper 😃 have my oils ready and waiting. I can’t wait to get started now thanks to this video. How am I going to sleep tonight 😩
Sam D that’s exactly why I make these videos!! Yay! I am so happy that it gave you the information you needed to decide to jump in! Have fun experimenting and check out my other videos where I use cold wax. There are lots of mediums besides oil that you can throw at it with great results. If you have questions when you get going, feel free to come back and ask. I’m not an expert, but I will always try to give you an answer or a place to go to find more info.
Wow, very informative - thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Good video... thanks for sharing....
Carolyn Bridgers Reed you are welcome. I had several people,ask for more basic info on cold,wax painting, so here we are.
So awesome! I must do you research! Like I really need another craft hobby. Lol. ♡♡♡
We all need more art supplies...always. Seriously tho, you will like it. It’s easy and forgiving.
Gréât job
Soooo cooool!
Ooh would love to try this great tutorial. Do oil paints need a fixative when used like this? Thanks.
You can varnish a fully dry painting,but it isn’t necessary. Most just apply a thin clear layer of wax as a finish and buff it lightly when it’s dry.
Ok thanku
Love it
Great project for me. Thank you
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.
This looks amazing x
Julia McNeill Crafts hi!!!! Thanks for the nice comment. Hope you're doing well. Your channel has really taken off, and that is great to see!!
Fab video, what's the roller thing called in the art world?
Thanks for watching. I believe you’re referring to the Breyer (roller thing.) ❤️
Brilliant. Thank you soooo much
You're very welcome!
This is a great video, thank you! What do you use for your pallet? A special kind of paper or surface? Looking forward to more of your videos!
c smith hi and thanks for watching. I just use a piece of freezer paper taped to cardboard usually. It makes clean up easy...I use water mixable oil paints, so solvents aren’t needed.
Beautiful art
Thank you very much!!
This is so amazing!!! Guess i missed this Video!!! Watching now!! Love from San Diego!!!
JS Slots hey there ...thanks!! Love back from Ohio!
Thanks for this video its just what I needed to see how this works! :)
purplezoid1 you are welcome! I’m no expert, but once you get the basics and right supplies, it’s all a matter of play and practice. So many possibilities with this medium. Have fun! Thanks for watching ❤️
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you!
I like that! Have a GREAT weekend!
Have to find a way to send you some pics of a project I did.
Lou Roberts hi! Happy to hear you liked the video. Do you work with cold wax?
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Hi, Sally. No, I'm more of a pencil/paint and not very often airbrush guy. My last big project was a mural in a Karate school where I teach. That was done in acrylics.
I love your channel! 🙌. Can you tell me how long after creating an oil painting with cold wax can I then roll up the canvas and ship it? Thank you!
Thank you for watching! A cold wax painting can take months to cure. It isn’t recommended to paint it on canvas and never roll it. The wax can crack due to the flexibility of canvas (stretched or otherwise.) You could use a hard canvas panel I guess if you really want to paint on canvas. Oil paper or cradled wood panel is the usual substrate for cold wax and oils. Dry time will depend on the thickness of the wax layers and the humidity. It can take as short as a month, or up to many months, depending. I do hope you will try it but not on canvas 😊
Thank you!!!
This will be my next adventure. I work with coloured pencils drawing antique African mask. You have given me courage to experiment. THANK YOU SO MUCH...
@@6Gwendolyn2 that’s awesome. Have fun with it.❤️
exactly what i needed thank you
Di Smith oh good. Glad it helped you! Thanks for watching.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for the amazing tutorial! When you mentioned removing the extra point onto an oil paper, which kind of paper is that?
Arches Oil Paper…It’s really nice for painting on cuz there is no bleed through
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you! I'm excited to experiment. :D
You do mixed media with oils in a different way to me . My channel is new and I hope you like what I do
I have been using Dorland's Wax Medium for over 20 years. What are your thoughts about using the medium as a varnish on top of acrylic as well as oil paintings? I mix oil paint and wax occasionally. I always enjoy painting things with that Medium, letting them dry for a bit and then during the summer leaving them outside the sign will reactivate the wax. It is a treatment that goes in between cold wax painting and encaustic. As a varnish itself, the wax tends to make everything matte.
Hi and thanks for watching. Many artists use cold wax as a finish layer over other media, like oils and watercolor. It’s not recommended to use over acrylics due to the incompatibility in terms of adhesion. It does go matte, but a soft cloth and light buff will produce a nice sheen (but not glossy.) I have not used it over watercolors but makes sense that a lot of people do. I use a clear layer over my cold wax+oil paintings as a final layer and buff it after about three days dry time.
I just watched an excellent online discussion with Rebecca and Jerry (Cold Wax Academy) with the Gamblin cold wax expert. They covered a whole array of questions. It was an excellent source of info. Here’s the link…have a watch.
squeegeepress.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cab11db34562bd5425b154452&id=6ba16bcd39&e=02a69d6c1f
That’s a neat color wheel, where did you get it?
You’ll find one at any art supply store, online or in person. Amazon probably carries them too.
this was an excellent video. thanks for sharing! 3 questions
approximately how long does a layer take to harden enough so it won't be disturbed by another layer?
is the arches oil paper safe to use without further substrate support? in terms of paint cracking
is unsafe to frame with glass because of condensation concerns if the glass is floated? i'm concerned about the cold wax as a dust magnet and hoped to frame it with a floated glass frame.
My pleasure. FYI...I’m no expert, it from what I know: you can add more than one layer at a session, but when you are done with it blending and want to dry before adding another, overnight is usually sufficient. As long as your paper is on a hard surface while painting, you’re fine. It can stay on paper and be framed or mounted as such when completely dry (wait about 3 to 4 weeks to be safe. Don’t frame a painting under glass, or at least not touching the glass. I think a floater frame would be ok, but maybe do a little more googling on that one. I usually mount my paper paintings with YES paste on birch panels. You can finish them with varnish suitable for oil paintings, or leave as it is. When it’s dry, it won’t crack (unless it’s on paper and gets really bent) and is smooth and hard, so doesn’t collect dust if I framed. Hope that helps. There is a great FB group called Cold Wax Academy where any number of people can answer any questions, and it’s full of info and inspiration. ❤️
Needed this tutorial! Thank you! What bowl scrapper do you use?
Hi! So sorry for the late reply. I use a Messemeister bowl scraper, but you can find less expensive ones on Amazon in the Kitchen section.
One of the very best tutorials I've seen on UA-cam. Real artistic techniques, and she is very talented. The only thing I wasn't wild about artistically, was the newsprint, and printed collage elements. She is too good an artist to use that stuff. Nonetheless, a great and generous tutorial.
Glad it was helpful! As a mixed media artist, I do use paper collage and other mediums in my cold wax work. Personally, I do not think it lessens my worth as an artist. Thanks for watching.
Many real and professional artists work in mixed media.
Thank you for sharing!! Do you have to gesso a birch board before using the cold wax or is it optional?
Totally optional. I like to start with more tooth so I gesso. Plus I like to have the colors underneath my wax layers. But it’s good to seal the wood tho.
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you so much!
Every video I have watched is abstract, how do you use cold wax on say a landscape painting?
You just use a palette knife or other tools and build the layers to create whatever composition and subject you want to paint. The medium has some limitations in terms of getting very fine details, but I’ve done a lot of portraits and I am able to use a small brush for eye details. Watch the videos by Marina van Teding… she does florals and portraits. The videos I have on my channel were intended to just demo how to use the medium, but not how to paint any particular subject or genre.
Great video! Can I also do this on a stretched canvas?
Yes you can use canvas, paper, cradled panel, etc.
Hi Sally, Thank you for sharing the video. . I am a beginner of painting and I would like to try it. How long does the paint will get dry eventually. Does it mean that we don't need to vanish the painting as it has wax. Elina
Hi and sorry for the late reply. Yes, the paint takes a long time to dry, depending on the number of layers and the thickness of the paint. Once it is completely dry, you can varnish it if you wish, but it isn’t absolutely necessary. Just don’t display the painting in direct sun or a hot environment...it can still soften the wax.
When you say oil stick is that the same as oil pastel. Im in Ireland and sometimes we use slightly different names so i become unsure
Hi Laura. No, the oil stick is oil paint in stick form. R&F is the brand I know and use. I think Shiva also makes them. Oil pastels will never dry, so those won’t work well.
Thank you for this demo.... I have a Question.... how do you save your Paintings after it is ready? Is there a possibility for a finish that saves the wax from scratches ect??
If you want, when the painting is completely dry (at least a month dry time,) you can give it a coat of good quality varnish intended for oil paintings. The wax dries very hard and doesn’t scratch easily so top coating is optional. Never hang a cw painting in direct sun or put it under glass.
Hi. How do you clean up afterwards? What if you use water mixable oils, does it clean the same way?
With the water mixable oils, I clean everything with regular isopropyl alcohol. Then follow with soap and water. With the regular oil paints you’d use whatever you usually do for cleanup…
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Can you use wax and oil mix on canvas? Also. Don’t you need to dry it before you do next layer?
Hi and thanks for watching. First, it’s not a great idea to work on a stretched canvas with oil and cold wax because the canvas has “give” and the cold wax could crack once it is fully dry. As far as layers, you can begin another layer as soon as the previous layer has set up to the point that the paint is not smearing under the palette knife or bowl scraper. That said, you decide when a layer is finished…if you don’t like what you just painted, you can move it around, add more paint, scrape paint back, etc. Once you’ve decided that layer is finished, then you wait for it to set up a bit before proceeding. Depending on the environment, this can take a few hours or a couple of days. You can add as many layers as you want, as long as you want. You could go back years later and add more layers if that’s what you want to do. It’s quite a wonderful medium to work with.
Does hot weather or hot rooms affect a finished cold wax painting?
You should try to keep them out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Normally warm living spaces will not affect the wax once it is cured. Curing can take about 30 days, so take care not to bump the painting g hard or stack it against anything that might mar the painting. Hope that helps.
Can you use gel prints for paper collage pieces?
Yes you can use any paper to embed into the wax. Thinner papers work best for me. So, if you have gel prints on tissue or deli paper those are ideal.
Is this green board made of silicone? Please tell me what brand it is. Thank you very much!
Are you talking about he bowl scraper tool? It is silicone by Messermiester. But you can use a color shaper tool or a catalyst wedge.
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist yes! Thank you ！
Can you also use oil pastels for mark making?
yes, absolutely. Oil pastels and oil sticks are perfect to use in cold wax paintings. Experiment and have fun! The nice thing is, you can always scrape away anything that isn’t working for you, or add a new layer to cover it up!
How would you seal a piece? Do you varnish over this?
It's not necessary but it can be varnished once a piece is completely dry, which can take weeks depending on how thick the oil/wax application. Or it can be buffed or just left as is. Totally up to you. Just always keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Thanks for watching.
what you need to start with
Sorry for the late reply. If you haven’t started yet, you’ll need cold wax, oil paint, a palette and palette knife, and some tools for applying the wax/paint mixture. A bowl scraper is an ideal tool. Oh, and a surface for painting on, such as a cradled panel, oil painting paper, or whatever you like.
Thank you! Can't Cold Wax be used on canvas?
It can be used on canvas but thinner layers are recommended to prevent the wax from cracking when the canvas flexes. Wood panels or oil paper are better choices as substrates.
When you use Water Soluble Oils they are no longer water soluble. They now function like regular oil paints because of the Cold Wax.
@@dianahunter3555 they always function like regular oils but they are water soluable to clean up. You don’t actually ever mix them with water….they are still oil paints.
What is up with you guys and cold wax? No gesso? Optional? Why is that? Does cold wax magically neutralize the oil?
@@chrisgriffith1573 cold wax and oil is an art medium unto itself. The cold wax provides ways of adding multiple textures and additives that plain oil will not support. The wax also promotes faster drying times. The wax does not neutralize the oil paint, rather it enhances it and provides multiple ways to enhance technique. You can lay down a layer or two of gesso before starting the oil painting or use oil paper, but most cold,wax artists prefer cradled panels as a substrate. PS…I’m not sure who you are referring to when you say “you guys” but I am happy to be a cold wax and oil artist.
Why do painters WANT to use cold wax? I'm new to acrylics and watching a lot of videos. Can someone explain the reason for it? Does it give a different texture or....?
Old wax is only used with oils, not acrylics. But when mixed with oils, it reduces the drying time and allows you to build really cool layers of color that can’t be achieved any other way. You can embed papers and other things into it. You can create all kinds of awesome textures with it. This is not encaustic wax, which is melted and applied with a brush. Cold wax should never be melted with heat...it contains a solvent that should not be heated. You can lay down a layer of acrylic color as a first layer on your substrate if you want to start applying the oils over a color to scratch back into, but once the cold wax and oils go down, you can’t put acrylics on top of it. Hope that helps explain the why a little more for you. Thanks for asking!
what is the value of using cold wax? Why cold wax and not another medium
Cold wax and oils is an art medium I enjoy using.
does it ever dry? and become hard?
Yes, of course. Dry time depends on how many layers, the thickness of the layers, and the environment (hot and humid take longer.) It can take weeks or even months to completely cure but generally is dry enough to work over with more layers in 24 to 48 hours. Once it is completely dry, you can buff it out with a thin, clear layer of cold wax, or finish it with a quality oil painting varnish. Thanks for your comment and for watching! ❤️
Can you tell me how long it takes for one of these paintings to dry? And do you have to varnish it like you do an oil painting?
Hi Kathleen… a cold wax painting can take weeks or even months to fully cure depending on the number and thickness of layers and the humidity in your area. Here in Ohio, my paintings are dry to the touch in a couple of days and cured completely in a couple of weeks. I use quite a few layers, but not really thick layers. The cold wax helps speed the drying time of the paint,so that’s a plus. But there are variables to dry time depending on thickness of applications. You don’t have to varnish the paintings. Once dry to the touch, a clear thin layer of wax can be applied and then buffed with a soft cloth when dry. It produces a soft luster (not shiny) and helps protect the painting. You can varnish if you wish though but it’s not necessary. Thanks for watching! ❤️
Great video! Thank you 🙂
Of course…thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you!!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!