I bought a pot of cold wax medium with the intention of using it to seal watercolour paintings. It works great for those. Going to try over acrylics next. Thanks for the tutorial!
Is there a difference between using varnish and wax? Is it a personal preference? I only ask because I have several pieces that need sealing and I have the wax and not the varnish. I would love it if you could do a video on pricing! I have zero idea of where to even begin!
Great tutorial, thank you. I've never used the cold wax on my paintings, but I'm interested now because the process provides such unique beauty. I use quite a lot of Liquitex glaze as a layering tool, would that be all right to use?
I see why you would need the steel wool, unless you are kinda sanding down. When I add satin varnish or wax over the isolation coats (gloss medium layers) it takes away the glossy look anyway.
Just water. Even so the water will become discolored from the steel wool but, you wipe the artwork with a soft cloth so there's nothing discolored in your work before you apply the CWM.
Your tutorials are outstanding - Thankyou very much! ❤
I bought a pot of cold wax medium with the intention of using it to seal watercolour paintings. It works great for those. Going to try over acrylics next. Thanks for the tutorial!
Just be sure to steel wool the surface. I've heard it works great over watercolors! Have a creative day!
Gorgeous work! And this video was very helpful. :)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
That's awesome 😎 thnks
Is there a difference between using varnish and wax? Is it a personal preference? I only ask because I have several pieces that need sealing and I have the wax and not the varnish. I would love it if you could do a video on pricing! I have zero idea of where to even begin!
What did you apply first before the medium?
gloss medium 2 coats, matte medium 1-2 coats, varnish 3 coats
Are you using this wax over acrylic or only oil?
Acrylic that has been rubbed with steel wool.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF USING THE STEEL WOOL PRIOR TO WAXING? THANK YOU!
It roughens the surface so the cold wax can adhere better.
Great tutorial, thank you. I've never used the cold wax on my paintings, but I'm interested now because the process provides such unique beauty. I use quite a lot of Liquitex glaze as a layering tool, would that be all right to use?
I would make a sample board and see what layers give you the effect you are looking for. Good Luck!
I see why you would need the steel wool, unless you are kinda sanding down. When I add satin varnish or wax over the isolation coats (gloss medium layers) it takes away the glossy look anyway.
I use the cold wax to protect my watercolors !
Thank you so much for sharing your skills and talents Claude. What did you use to wet the steel wool ? Thanks again.
Just water. Even so the water will become discolored from the steel wool but, you wipe the artwork with a soft cloth so there's nothing discolored in your work before you apply the CWM.