Oil and Wax: Exploring Cold Wax Painting Techniques
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Sally Hirst replied to Sally Hirst's discussion Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?"Thank you Rebecca. My research has uncovered that the only difference in both is the oils. The linseed oil in paint, if used in printmaking, will eventually damage the paper, but theres no evidence to show the oil used in printing ink is…"
Anna Haulenbeek Huskey replied to Sally Hirst's discussion Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?"Thank You
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Anna Haulenbeek Huskey replied to Sally Hirst's discussion Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?
Rebecca Crowell replied to Sally Hirst's discussion Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?"Sally and Anna, I don't see any reason why this would not work. Inks are basically dyes, but this is also true of some of your transparent colors. So I would guess they'd be usefeul for transparent layers when mixed with wax. From what I…"
Anna Haulenbeek Huskey replied to Sally Hirst's discussion Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?"I too ask this same question so I really hope that someone can answer this. Thank you, anna haulenbeek huskey"
Sally Hirst posted a discussionOil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?
As is the way with most of us I have decades of stuff gathering dust in my studio. Today I found some oil based printing inks..gorgeous colours, highly pigmented (expensive!)and thick consistency. Can I mix them with cold wax to paint with????See More
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Encaustic paint
Posted by Martha Sue Reynolds on July 8, 2017 at 8:53am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I have some in caustic paint. I have switched to cold wax. Can I use the encaustic paint for the cold wax projects?
a thought for you:
Posted by Carol Sams on July 1, 2017 at 5:44pm 0 Comments 1 Like
"I observed an old, almost dead Oak tree. Deeply gashed,
it had managed to survive it's wound. A scar, unhealed in some places, spiraled upward as the tree continued to grow. Its relevance informed me. A line, drawn boldly with force, to mimic the tree's attempt to endure.
Cold Wax book?
Posted by Anya Leveille on November 23, 2016 at 10:41am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone have any information when the Cold Wax book is being released? I know the early copies have already gone out.
How to eliminate/avoid residue
Posted by Frances Cordero de Bolanos on October 23, 2016 at 9:35am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Hello, I recently joined this forum and I am very new to cold wax. I used cold wax (Gamblin) and mixed the wax with oil paint but it left a residue that looks like I had added sand to the mix. I used a pallet to mix the medium and applied to a wood panel. The ratio that I used was about 50/50. I also tried the cold wax medium on its won; thick and thin layers but also shows sand like (or tiny bubbles) on the surface. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix or avoid the problem? Thank…
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Oil based printing inks compatable with cold wax?
Started by Sally Hirst. Last reply by Sally Hirst Feb 12. 5 Replies 0 Likes
As is the way with most of us I have decades of stuff gathering dust in my studio. Today I found some oil based printing inks..gorgeous colours, highly pigmented (expensive!)and thick consistency. Can I mix them with cold wax to paint with????Continue
Brayer softness comparison
Started by Patti Highley. Last reply by Rebecca Crowell Feb 2. 8 Replies 1 Like
I have the Speedball, soft brayers. Wanting to know if the Squeegee brayers are softer than speedball. I love brayers and want the best.Continue
Cold wax book by Rebecca and Jerry (review)
Started by Aino Shperber. Last reply by Rebecca Crowell Feb 2. 5 Replies 1 Like
It took me a loooong time (a year at least) before I finally hit that buy button for the Cold Wax book, as I live in Israel and the shipping costs are higher than what the book costs. The book arrived this week and I have to say - it is…Continue
Damar Varnish
Started by Randy Thompson. Last reply by Rebecca Crowell Feb 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This question is really pointed to Rebecca; I have notice in photos of your past workshops, the presence of Eco-House Damar Picture Varnish, what would this be used for? Thanks Randy.Continue
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Painting with Dorland's Cold Wax Medium article
Created by Rebecca Crowell Apr 18, 2010 at 11:35am. Last updated by Rebecca Crowell Apr 18, 2010.
Basic Cold Wax and Oil Procedures
Created by Rebecca Crowell Nov 29, 2009 at 9:11pm. Last updated by Rebecca Crowell Nov 29, 2009.
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