Art by Marcia Furman it’s works so well!! Great for postcards too.

The video after the next will be on a gouache portrait using the zorn palette. :) The next video is a review of Alla Prima by Richard Schmid. :) Thanks for sharing your suggestions.

Can unsealed gouache on art paper be framed under glass?

@@b.comeau2597 yes it can be framed

You are so welcome!! Thanks for the feedback. Have any other videos you might like to see?

You’re quite welcome. :) Hope you are having a great day!! ,

Awwww. Thanks. :) The microphone helps too. Have any other content you’d like to see a video on?

Thanks for that feedback.

The melting point of beeswax is 151°F so it should not reactivate under normal conditions. In addition, the application is ultrathin so even if there was a slight reactivation, I would imagine it would not be noticeable. I ship all of my paintings in clear poly sleeves, and I have yet to have a problem when shipping paintings sealed with wax. So I would say that it is not impossible for the wax to reactivate but it would be incredibly rare and even if it did it shouldn’t be noticeable unless applied to thickly. Does that help? :)

@@GalleryBry thank you!

@@MWLynch100 You’re quite welcome. :) Hope you are having a great day!!

These are all great questions. From what I have read it does not yellow over time. Gamblin also indicates on their label it can be used as a finish. They seem to be a very honest company making quality products so I trust their recommendations. I have not noticed it significantly effect white gouache. It’s naturally white and the application is so thin that the effect is minimal, in my option. If you apply it to a mounted support, it should not lift up. The pressure applied is very minimal. Because it does slightly darken the values, test it on a small study first to make sure you like the effect. Also, the label states it is removable with mineral spirits. But I don’t know how well that would work with gouache because the solvent is a liquid and may reactivate the gouache. I haven’t tried it, but know I’m curious. So make sure you test it before applying to a painting you want to sell. Was that helpful? :)

@@GalleryBry thanks for getting back so quickly and yes, that’s perfect, thank you. I’ll do some testing beforehand on scraps. It’s good to have a way of being able to post gouache work safely so I’m looking forward to having a go!

Great!! Definitely give it a try. It’s a great option especially if you want to avoid solvent sprays and don’t have great ventilation. Let me know how it goes. :)

As far as I know there is no uv protection in the wax medium. If you can get the pigment codes you can get a rough idea of lightfastness. Some pigments like alizarin crimson are notorious for fading. Earth pigments like yellow ochre are very lightfast.

I haven’t tried it personally yet. The finish I get is pretty uniform and I like the matte finish the wax creates. I’ll have to try buffing it with the cloth to see how it alters the finish. That’s good to know to have options for different finishes. Thanks for sharing that!! Let me know if you try it. I’d love to know what you think. :)

I haven’t personally tried it so I don’t have first hand experience with it and the results. But it’s a very similar product so I imagine it would work just fine. :) Hope that helps.

You can. I paint gouache on wood and seal it with the product. Any other questions I can answer at this time? :)

Welcome to the world of gouache!! It’s a great medium. When the solvent leaves the wax it is still soft like bees wax, so it could scratch easily over time. Krylon and Winsor and Newton make some spray varnishes. They would be more protective but the finish will darken the values of the gouache. Acrylic or oil paint would be another option. These would make a more solid bond to the cover and wouldn’t be as affected by moisture. Have you ever tried oils?

@@GalleryBry oh I see thanks! No, I’ve never tried oil paint before. Never actually painted at all…lol. But decided to pick up a hobby and was mesmerized by gouache artist I saw on instagram.

@@Iamrahcole so glad you decided to start painting!! Gouache is a fun medium and is a good way to transition to oils. Acrylics would be great for painting on journals. And oils are really great if you want to paint long term. They are actually easier to manage than acrylics, despite what everyone thinks. They don’t have a chemical smell like acrylics and you never have to wash your brushes, so cleanup is super easy. I have a video on brush care if you want to see how it’s done. And if you ever want to try oils, you might enjoy this article on how to pick the right oil paint for you. :) gallerybry.com/?p=194 let me know if I can help with anything else. :)

@@GalleryBry wow thanks so much for the info, I’ll definitely check out that article. So if I used oil paint on the cover of the journals would I still need to seal with the wax?

@@Iamrahcole the wax would still get scratched with the oil paint. Oil paint can be used without a varnish but many people use a varnish to even out the colors and finish. Some oil colors dry matte and others glossy. The varnish evens that out and protects it as well. Here is a video on varnishing oil paintings. :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppd2bMuDu5fNqas.html if you used oils you would need to prime the journal with gesso to make sure it adheres properly.

That is one limitation of this method: the wax cannot be extensively cleaned and removed the way oil painting varnish can. I would recommend framing behind sealed glass to ensure the painting lasts for generations and is not damaged by environmental elements. This method could work well if you plan to exhibit the painting for short periods without glass.

@@GalleryBry thx for the info

@@molambird You’re quite welcome. :) Hope you are having a great day!!

There is another method that involves an isolation coat followed by a removable varnish. The cold wax has a small amount of solvent in it but it’s not enough to activate the gouache. I haven’t had any issues yet. Thanks for the comment. :)

Great question!! I did an experiment just for you!!! I used a prismacolor premier colored pencil. And with this pencil, quite unfortunately, it smudged. Probably the only option for gouache and pencil would be a spray watercolor varnish if you want to frame without glass. Kamar by krylon is popular and some other manufacturers make them as well. You’ll need a matte varnish if you want to avoid a shiny look and retain the original matte surface. Hope that helps a little. :) thanks for the question. Anything else I can help with right now?

Wow thanks for trying that for me! Too bad though, I'm not a big fan of using spray cans for anything, so I'm really looking for alternatives. Again, thanks a million!

@@Frummel1985 try Spectra Fix. It’s a non toxic milk casein fixative for gouache, pastel, charcoal and more. It might be just what you are looking for. :)

@@Frummel1985 As he advised, SpectraFix would be the way to go. Their cans don’t use propellant, so nothing nasty to breathe in or release into the air.

@@GalleryBry Thanks again! I really appreciate this. Thanks to @third dimension jewellery as well for confirming this :)

Unfortunately I don’t know enough about the medical restrictions of pregnancy to say for sure. So it’s best to take precautions and ask your doctor. I always wear gloves because it saves me from washing my hands. There are two ingredients in this medium-beeswax (which should be safe) and a solvent (which many people find irritating). There is far less solvent than if you were to use solvent for oil painting. I don’t use solvents because I don’t like the smell, but the cold wax does not bother me. With that said, it might be wise to use a mask and to use it outside if you want to be extra safe. Again, it would be best to discuss the ingredients with your doctor to see what they recommend. Either way I would wear gloves because it can be messy and to keep the oil from your skin away from the painting and finish. Hope that helps. :) Anything else I can help with at this time?

No problems thus far. I pack my panels in plastic sleeves, and there is no sticking that occurs. Wax is naturally not sticky, which is why it’s used in wax paper for cooking and other applications. The melting point for bees wax is 151 F, so melting won’t occur during shipping, even in a very hot warehouse. When the solvent evaporates from the wax, it dries to the hardness of bees wax. So it is not hard like a resin, but it is by no means soft and sticky. Was that helpful? :) Happy to answer any other questions :)

Very helpful thanks

@@shockschism You are quite welcome. :)

I ship works on paper sans frame in a plastic sleeve in a rigid photo mailer. Works on panels I wrap in plastic and ship in a box with lots of padding. Shredded paper works great in priority mail boxes.

The main purpose is to protect the painting from moisture and dust and dirt in the environment. A painting in a closed sketchbook is probably less susceptible to environmental factors than a painting hanging on a wall out in the open. The wax is not completely hard when dried, so I would be concerned about the pages smudging the wax over time. If you are concerned about your sketchbook paintings, you can try a spray fixative like Kmar from Krylon. But I would be concerned about the pages sticking together. So experiment on some sample paper if you want to try it. :) Give it a go and let me know what you think.

@@GalleryBry Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it :)

You are quite welcome. :) Happy to help.

I have sealed gouache paintings in my sketchbook and I have not had any sticking of the pages. I will say it does slightly darken the colors but not where it is noticeable. I have not seen any yellowing of the whites either.

@@feliciamarianne966 what surface are you painting on and what gouache are you using? I’m sorry to hear that is happening. Perhaps try some experiments with little sketches on different surfaces to see if there is any difference. I’d be curious if the results vary.

@@GalleryBry arches paper different weights and winsor and newton gouache. Cant find anyone who has had a similar problem. So what I do wrong is a mystery 🤷

@@feliciamarianne966 perhaps it is the arches paper. It is very highly sized and is less absorbent. I usually only seal paintings on wood panels that I don’t frame behind glass. I typically frame works on paper behind glass. Is there a reason you want to seal the works on paper?

@@GalleryBry ah i see… I’ve seen others do it on paper without a problem but I don’t know which paper they used though. Thanks for your thoughts ✨

@@GalleryBry I guess for protection (if any moisture would find its way to it, during a move or so). And I guess I just like the thought of sealing it, it makes it finished for me 😄 I also like the satin finish of dorlands wax.

I have not done that, but it couldn’t hurt. I mainly use earth pigments, which are extremely resistant to fading and should last for generation on their own. But a little extra protection wouldn’t hurt. For fugitive pigments like alizarin crimson UV protection might be worth trying. :) Thanks for the question!!

It does have a solvent in it. So if you are allergic to chemicals it might have a strong smell to you. I’m not a fan of strong smells and it didn’t bother me. But everyone is different. It’s not odorless but not overpowering.

​@@GalleryBry Thanks! ! I have severe migraines so trying to find good sealers for my art. just got varnish for acrylic its not strong ...then bought mod podge for my gauche and the smell was too strong like chemicals even with a mask. Hopefully it's ok if i use my mask :)

@@90sDRgirl I hope it works okay for you.

Yes indeed!! It works just as well. :)

Thank you,,, have a nice day ‹3

You sure can!! Test it on a small painting first to make sure you like it. It darkens the values. I typically don’t use it for works on paper because they frame easily behind glass. I mainly use it on panels because they take more work to frame behind glass. The wax makes it safer to frame in the open air. Was that helpful?

@@GalleryBry Ow thank you 🤗

You are most welcome‼️:)

@@GalleryBry Do you seal / varnish your paintings with something else for framing behind glass?

@@Carmen97531 framing behind glass generally does not require a seal or varnish because the glass acts as a protective layer between the painting and the environment. :)

Very sorry to hear that!! I use a vinyl glove. You could even use your finger and then wash it off your hand with soap and water. It’s always best to use something lint free and durable. Does that help at all?

How did it turn out? Any luck with my suggestions?

Yes thank you so so much!! I used a glove and applied it with my finger and it turned out wonderful best Christmas gift ever thanks ♥️

@@angiepangie1273 awesome!!! So glad it worked out!!! Have a happy new year!!!!

Thanks for the feedback, friend. Hope you’re having an awesome day. :)