How to Finish a Painting with Cold Wax Medium

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How to Finish a Painting with Cold Wax Medium

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In a previous video I discussed my 7 layer process to finishing acrylic paintings so I get the satiny luster I am looking for. In this video, I am going through the process of adding the final layer of Cold Wax Medium and buffing it to the finish I want. Feel free to leave a comment or question. You can subscribe here or you can sign up at ClaudeLarsonArt.com to get tips, techniques, videos and giveaways right in your inbox.

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@J3nnycat 10 ай бұрын

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!

@claudelarsonart 10 ай бұрын

Just be sure to steel wool the surface. I've heard it works great over watercolors! Have a creative day!

@suzannetaylor1556 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@edwin_art_studio414 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome 😎 thnks

@foreverjoy9334 3 ай бұрын

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.

@JenDecker Жыл бұрын

I use the cold wax to protect my watercolors !

@sheremckim3860 Ай бұрын

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF USING THE STEEL WOOL PRIOR TO WAXING? THANK YOU!

@claudelarsonart Ай бұрын

It roughens the surface so the cold wax can adhere better.

@Grumpysusie 11 ай бұрын

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?

@claudelarsonart 11 ай бұрын

I would make a sample board and see what layers give you the effect you are looking for. Good Luck!

@georgekatzenberger2144 Жыл бұрын

Are you using this wax over acrylic or only oil?

@claudelarson459 Жыл бұрын

Acrylic that has been rubbed with steel wool.

@carynpercell8979 5 ай бұрын

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!

@susannekhouri2370 Жыл бұрын

What did you apply first before the medium?

@claudelarsonart 11 ай бұрын

gloss medium 2 coats, matte medium 1-2 coats, varnish 3 coats

@sdouba 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your skills and talents Claude. What did you use to wet the steel wool ? Thanks again.

@claudelarsonart 2 жыл бұрын

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.