I knew SOMETHING MUST of been invented by now...so THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUU SO MUCH for this demo...appreciate it very much...and by the way your paintings are stunning
Ohh the cold wax was a tip from one of my college professors! He would use it over the finished work he showed us for demos. I always thought it was a cool way to varnish waterbased media 😁 And thank you so much for the compliment, that's very kind!
Oh, you're welcome! There are other options out there too, I would always suggest experimenting to see what you personally like best! I'm happy that I could help
I am grateful for your video. I JUST bought the dorland wax and cannot wait to get it. I ruined many a gouache painting by touching it (my hands sweat sadly) and it is frustrating lol. Thank you again!
Aww noo, that's heartbreaking! I am happy that you found the video helpful, though. I still really like the wax, its a cool option for waterbased matte media imo. Make sure you give the wax a good day or so to dry after you apply it!
I've ordered some wax after watching this! Only thing is I live in Australia where heat temperatures get pretty crazy. I'm wondering if anyone experiences any problems with the wax melting?
I suppose you can buff it after, but I actually much prefer the textured finish. If you do buff the cold wax.. I would be careful - If you buff before its completely dry, you can disturb the pigment. And if you buff too hard, or with something too abrasive, that could also disturb it. It might also make your finish more shiney/glossy.. I would test before doing that to a finished piece to be sure its the finish you like!
Thank you so much! I haven't used casein since highschool! I would wait a couple weeks before testing the wax. Let it harden more. And do it on a test swatch, just in case! Sorry I missread your comment at first!
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about the migraines! The wax has a light putty smell, it's not terribly strong but you can smell it. I do believe they list their ingredients on the Jacquard website.
I apologize for the late reply - yes it is traditional gouache. I have tried varnishing both my watercolor and acryla gouache paintings the same, and I got very similar results. The main thing I notice is the colors look a little richer after I varnish with the wax (with both types) - it gives almost a satin-type finish as well. You don't NEED to varnish your gouache/watercolor paintings by the way, it's totally okay to leave them unvarnished (some artists don't, some do) - completely up to you!
Hmmm, that's an interesting question. I haven't heard anything about that from my professors or friends. That's maybe something to look into! IMO the best way to protect your water based art from fading is to keep it out of the sunlight as much as possible. They even have UV glass for frames now, which i haven't tried, but seems like a good option too!
@@BleesArt I know there are some uv-protective varnishes out, but reviews most always say, that they leave a stain on the painting, so I'm hesitant to try them. UV-glass is an option if you plan on framing them, sure. That's a great tip!
That's a great question - I actually have never tried this on acrylic gouache. The paintings I used in this video were a mixture of watercolor and traditional gouache. I hope that's helpful! 🌿
I knew SOMETHING MUST of been invented by now...so THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUU SO MUCH for this demo...appreciate it very much...and by the way your paintings are stunning
Ohh the cold wax was a tip from one of my college professors! He would use it over the finished work he showed us for demos. I always thought it was a cool way to varnish waterbased media 😁 And thank you so much for the compliment, that's very kind!
@@BleesArt Thank YOU for responding and sharing!!!
Thank youuuu!!! I had no idea what to use. You paintings look amazing
Oh, you're welcome! There are other options out there too, I would always suggest experimenting to see what you personally like best! I'm happy that I could help
thank you so much! 💜 these pieces are really beautiful btw
I am grateful for your video. I JUST bought the dorland wax and cannot wait to get it. I ruined many a gouache painting by touching it (my hands sweat sadly) and it is frustrating lol. Thank you again!
Aww noo, that's heartbreaking! I am happy that you found the video helpful, though. I still really like the wax, its a cool option for waterbased matte media imo. Make sure you give the wax a good day or so to dry after you apply it!
thank you for sharing!!! I love your gorgeous artworks btw
Beautiful work, and thanks for the tip!
Thank you, I was happy to share!
I've ordered some wax after watching this! Only thing is I live in Australia where heat temperatures get pretty crazy. I'm wondering if anyone experiences any problems with the wax melting?
you're supposed to buff the wax after its dried. that gets rid of the brush marks
I suppose you can buff it after, but I actually much prefer the textured finish. If you do buff the cold wax.. I would be careful - If you buff before its completely dry, you can disturb the pigment. And if you buff too hard, or with something too abrasive, that could also disturb it. It might also make your finish more shiney/glossy.. I would test before doing that to a finished piece to be sure its the finish you like!
love your paintings.. what are your thoughts on using it for casein?
Thank you so much! I haven't used casein since highschool! I would wait a couple weeks before testing the wax. Let it harden more. And do it on a test swatch, just in case! Sorry I missread your comment at first!
Does the x have a chemical smell at all or strong. I suffer from migraines and have been in search for a varnish for my gauche paintings. Thank :)
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about the migraines! The wax has a light putty smell, it's not terribly strong but you can smell it. I do believe they list their ingredients on the Jacquard website.
Wtf! I was just looking for this thanks!! ❤
You're welcome! 🙂
Is that watercolor gouche ? I use water colour gouche don't know what to varnish it with
I apologize for the late reply - yes it is traditional gouache. I have tried varnishing both my watercolor and acryla gouache paintings the same, and I got very similar results. The main thing I notice is the colors look a little richer after I varnish with the wax (with both types) - it gives almost a satin-type finish as well. You don't NEED to varnish your gouache/watercolor paintings by the way, it's totally okay to leave them unvarnished (some artists don't, some do) - completely up to you!
Looks Great! Really cool explanation!
Thanks :) I appreciate it!!
Does this varnish serve as an uv protectant, too, if your colors aren't lightfast?
Hmmm, that's an interesting question. I haven't heard anything about that from my professors or friends. That's maybe something to look into! IMO the best way to protect your water based art from fading is to keep it out of the sunlight as much as possible. They even have UV glass for frames now, which i haven't tried, but seems like a good option too!
@@BleesArt I know there are some uv-protective varnishes out, but reviews most always say, that they leave a stain on the painting, so I'm hesitant to try them. UV-glass is an option if you plan on framing them, sure. That's a great tip!
Gonna see how I can make my own...
Awesome! Thank you 😊
does this only work with acrylic gouache?
That's a great question - I actually have never tried this on acrylic gouache. The paintings I used in this video were a mixture of watercolor and traditional gouache. I hope that's helpful! 🌿