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Question asked 2020-12-04 14:43:35 ...
Most recent comment 2020-12-04 15:31:03
Varnishes
Can Gamblin's cold wax medium be applied to a painting as a final varnish? Will it provide adequate protection? I love the soft luster it provides.
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(brian baade)
You can, but realize that wax actually attracts and holds
dust. Additionally, if the painting surface is at all absorbent, the wax will
probably never be removable. Finally, the product you mention does contain a
small amount of alkyd binder. If you like the surface it creates, I would
suggest that you make your own wax paste using odorless mineral spirits and
bleached beeswax alone. You should never directly heat anything containing an
organic solvent or alcohol. This is best done by melting the beeswax in a disposable
container. Then remove the molten wax to a completely different room or outside
and then add the solvent to the molten wax. Continue stirring until it is
evenly combined.
You will need to experiment to determine the ratio you prefer.
Thankfully, beeswax does not yellow over time, the residual wax will not become
disfiguring with age.
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