045 Make Cold Wax Medium 

My pleasure Salva!

My pleasure! Let me know how it turns out for you,

This video may provide you some info. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N-qpp0Se4eg.htmlsi=z9phn9OfMZVl-C9i

I use Gamsol oderlless mineral spirits.

Thanks John! I appreciate that, it motivates me to continue making them!

I haven’t encountered this. The heat may affect the solidification. Try putting a small amount in a covered container in the fridge and see it it solidifies. If not there is too much solvent in the mix.

thanks will try this @@pattscrivenerartist

@@pattscrivenerartist it worked! Lowered the fridge temperature and it was perfect. Seems I will have to do this in the hot weather. Thanks 😊

@@catherinegauci9644 Glad it worked! You could also try adjusting the solvent next time you make it.

No I wouldn’t-damar is a resin that makes the wax dry harder. You can add Galkyd gel to the hardened wax (not while making it) to speed up the drying time.

Hello Lilliana, Thank you for enjoying my videos. I haven’t used turpentine myself but it is compatible with oil paint so shouldn’t pose a problem. I found these old recipes on the internet - some using turpentine. www.artywax.co.uk/recipes.htm

@@pattscrivenerartist Thanks Patt! Finelly I have made it with "eco"odorless white spirit(aguarrás in spanish ) and I see it very well.Tomorrow I'll add it the pigments and I'll tell you how it went. I think there should be no problem.Greetings!!!

@@lilianacurzi1289 Fantastic! I am glad you found something that would work. Keep in mind you can adjust the amount of white spirit to get the consistency you like. It should feel like soft butter. My last batch was a bit firm.

@@pattscrivenerartist Hello Patt!I tell you that the mix is perfect for me! I used 1 oz resin dammar,11 ozwax and 350cc solvent and it dry enough the next day to continue the process.I should like you can see my work and can tell me your opinion.Sometimes I feel very alone without being able to share with other people here in Spain who do the same technique.Thank you so much!

@@lilianacurzi1289 I am glad it worked out for you! You can contact me here. pattscrivenerartist.com/pages/contact-us and also if you are on Facebook you can join my community pattscrivener creative community

Thankyou Mimi! I use odourless mineral spirits - usually Gamblin’s brand - Gamsol.. Even though there is little scent the mineral spirits are still toxic and you could have a sensitivity. You could check out Williamsburg brand which is solvent free. I don’t have a recipe to make your own but I will let you know if I find one. Her is a link where you can read more about it. justpaint.org/williamsburg-wax-medium/

@@pattscrivenerartist, thank you very much for your. quick reply. I just read the link you sent for Williamsburg and although it doesn't use a solvent (which is good) the down side is that they claim it does not act like cold wax in the way it dries (takes a long time) and it can yellow. And they only recommend to use very little, unlike the 50/50 ratio of cold wax to oil paint. I need to just get better ventilation because I love this medium. Thank you again and blessings,

@@mimis289 You might find this information useful. www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2020/01/17/comparing-cold-wax-mediums/

@@mimis289 If I may throw in a suggestion, which is worth trying: On your work table, set up a stove hood fan. Either on the table, tilted 45 deg or on a stand. At 45ish degrees, it gets it out of your way but is enough to suck the fumes away. You can remove the metal filters plus they often have built in lights. Use clothes dryer vent hose to vent the fumes away.You can cut a hole in a piece of plywood to wedge in an open window. Stove hood fans can be had used for free or cheap. Having it close to your work piece and bellow your head level takes away the fumes before they get to your face and the dryer vent hose takes them right out of your studio so they aren't just getting pushed around by a fan. Another option for a smaller unit is a bathroom vent fan. Just make sure to get one that moves enough CFM. 100cfm + would be good. Either may need to have a wire and plug attached and an inline on/off switch if you want. Not hard to wire if you know how. If not ask a knowledgeable friend or an electrician. It's a good, cheap way to stay safe and avoid not having to wear a respirator, which is annoying. Good luck!

@@wingnutbert9685 Thanks for sharing those suggestions!

If you get the download you will find all the information. The link is below I the description. It is a combination of charcoal filtered beeswax, damar resin (not varnish) and a solvent. I use an odourless mineral spirit like Gamsol. Hope that helps.

The damar makes the wax harder when dry so it is more durable.

I use real turp but the damar make harder when dry.