This is a great introduction video, thank you for covering so many techniques! It definitely explains some things I've seen and have been trying to mentally break down process-wise.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diana. I appreciate your comment. I hope you’ll stick around and watch some process videos for even more explanation and help. Feel free,to leave comments or questions. I will always reply to you. ❤️

@sandrabos9268

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying out this cold wax med. and haven’t had much luck . I think for one thing , I’ve been pressing too hard and I keep losing the colors that I put down. I think your video helped me with that problem .. thanks 👍

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

When you get first layers where you like them, wait a few hours or overnight, and then add more color. The first layers will set up enough that the new layers won’t smoosh the colors together as much. Lighter pressure also helps. Use a palette knife here and there instead of a bowl scraper for more texture and less mixing. Keep playing…it’s a fun medium when you get used to it.

Thank you. It looks interesting and like a whole lot of fun!

I've always wanted to try oil and wax painting. Thank you for this video!

Very cool! Glad this video came up. I look forward to watching more and learning from you.

This is some beautiful art Sally. Thanks for sharing.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Pull My Pork BBQ thank YOU for watching!

Thank you. Soooo many possibilities.

New to this medium, enjoyed watching and look forward to trying

What a generous gift this is to me, so fascinating thank you 🙏

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it useful. I was just starting when I made the video…I’ve learned a lot more myself since then. But it’s great fun and so exciting to experiment with this medium. I hope you dive in and create and learn. Please consider subscribing and explore my cold wax playlist for more videos. ❤️

Thank you so much!!! This is so kind of you ❤️💖❤️

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

Amazing thank you. Time to have fun.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Go nuts! Thanks for watching…experiments await. ❤️

This was so helpful! Thank you!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Soooo cooool!

Wow, very informative - thank you so much!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is a great video, I\ve been so curious about this method. Thank you, Sally for making an easy to understand video. Well done!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

This looks amazing x

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Julia McNeill Crafts hi!!!! Thanks for the nice comment. Hope you're doing well. Your channel has really taken off, and that is great to see!!

This is so amazing!!! Guess i missed this Video!!! Watching now!! Love from San Diego!!!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

JS Slots hey there ...thanks!! Love back from Ohio!

Thank you SO much! I've been curious about this, but it's been hard to find a detailed tutorial that helped me understand if I'd like it. Oooh I think I will like it when I try it now!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It takes a little trial and error but once you get a feel for it, it’s really a cool medium to work with!

Really informative video - thanks for sharing!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hey Sally starting the cold wax and oil painting playlist!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for your support

great video, thank you, i have watched many videos on the subject and this is by far the best

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching ❤️

Great project for me. Thank you

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

So inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. I am used to working with acrylics which dry so quickly that there isn't the opportunity to re-work, blend, etc. Definitely giving cold wax and oil a go.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Irena Popiolek I had never worked with oils before I started using cold wax...always just acrylics. But this has been so much fun. I bought the water mixable oil paints so no solvents to clean up with. Working abstract is fun and so it the cold wax! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.❤️

Brilliant. Thank you soooo much

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

exactly what i needed thank you

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Di Smith oh good. Glad it helped you! Thanks for watching.

Hi Thanks for the sharing your experiences to us I really enjoyed learning about you and I hope I can Learn more about your techniques thanks a lot

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Lots more to see in my playlists ❤️

Very interesting!!! Thank you.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Never tried this..very interesting. Thank you for showing your process

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it

Great video! Thank you 🙂

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

9 ай бұрын

Of course…thanks for watching ❤️

Sally you're a gem, have a happy Crafty Friday!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Proudmixedchild thanks so much. Glad you came to watch another video!

Beautiful art

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Thanks for this tutorial

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

Hello from South Africa! Sally, a BIG hug for taking the time to make this amazing and very informative video!!! I feel much more comfortable to start with Cold wax & oil Painting after watching your video. I'm so glad I found your channel and of course I subscribed!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Cold wax is so fun to work with…just have fun…it’s all about building the layers! ❤️

So awesome! I must do you research! Like I really need another craft hobby. Lol. ♡♡♡

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

We all need more art supplies...always. Seriously tho, you will like it. It’s easy and forgiving.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this tutorial. It’s exactly what I needed. I’m receiving a delivery from Jackson’s tomorrow morning with some cold wax and a scraper 😃 have my oils ready and waiting. I can’t wait to get started now thanks to this video. How am I going to sleep tonight 😩

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Sam D that’s exactly why I make these videos!! Yay! I am so happy that it gave you the information you needed to decide to jump in! Have fun experimenting and check out my other videos where I use cold wax. There are lots of mediums besides oil that you can throw at it with great results. If you have questions when you get going, feel free to come back and ask. I’m not an expert, but I will always try to give you an answer or a place to go to find more info.

Thanks for this video its just what I needed to see how this works! :)

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

purplezoid1 you are welcome! I’m no expert, but once you get the basics and right supplies, it’s all a matter of play and practice. So many possibilities with this medium. Have fun! Thanks for watching ❤️

@purplezoid1

4 жыл бұрын

@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you!

Gréât job

Good video... thanks for sharing....

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Bridgers Reed you are welcome. I had several people,ask for more basic info on cold,wax painting, so here we are.

Спасибо за отличный урок!

Thank you!!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

Thank you!!!

@6Gwendolyn2

2 жыл бұрын

This will be my next adventure. I work with coloured pencils drawing antique African mask. You have given me courage to experiment. THANK YOU SO MUCH...

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

@@6Gwendolyn2 that’s awesome. Have fun with it.❤️

I like that! Have a GREAT weekend! Have to find a way to send you some pics of a project I did.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Lou Roberts hi! Happy to hear you liked the video. Do you work with cold wax?

@louroberts5567

4 жыл бұрын

@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Hi, Sally. No, I'm more of a pencil/paint and not very often airbrush guy. My last big project was a mural in a Karate school where I teach. That was done in acrylics.

This is a great video, thank you! What do you use for your pallet? A special kind of paper or surface? Looking forward to more of your videos!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

c smith hi and thanks for watching. I just use a piece of freezer paper taped to cardboard usually. It makes clean up easy...I use water mixable oil paints, so solvents aren’t needed.

Wonderful video. Excellent. I really enjoyed it. What kind of water soluble oil paints do you use.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patty…I’m so sorry I missed your comment!! I’ve used Marie’s, which are very affordable (it’s what I originally started with, so I’m using it up.) I also like Windsor & Newton ones. You can find those here: amzn.to/3VMBmnw This is my Amazon link…I’ll get a few Pennie’s if you order using it 😀❤️

Needed this tutorial! Thank you! What bowl scrapper do you use?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! So sorry for the late reply. I use a Messemeister bowl scraper, but you can find less expensive ones on Amazon in the Kitchen section.

this was an excellent video. thanks for sharing! 3 questions approximately how long does a layer take to harden enough so it won't be disturbed by another layer? is the arches oil paper safe to use without further substrate support? in terms of paint cracking is unsafe to frame with glass because of condensation concerns if the glass is floated? i'm concerned about the cold wax as a dust magnet and hoped to frame it with a floated glass frame.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. FYI...I’m no expert, it from what I know: you can add more than one layer at a session, but when you are done with it blending and want to dry before adding another, overnight is usually sufficient. As long as your paper is on a hard surface while painting, you’re fine. It can stay on paper and be framed or mounted as such when completely dry (wait about 3 to 4 weeks to be safe. Don’t frame a painting under glass, or at least not touching the glass. I think a floater frame would be ok, but maybe do a little more googling on that one. I usually mount my paper paintings with YES paste on birch panels. You can finish them with varnish suitable for oil paintings, or leave as it is. When it’s dry, it won’t crack (unless it’s on paper and gets really bent) and is smooth and hard, so doesn’t collect dust if I framed. Hope that helps. There is a great FB group called Cold Wax Academy where any number of people can answer any questions, and it’s full of info and inspiration. ❤️

I love your channel! 🙌. Can you tell me how long after creating an oil painting with cold wax can I then roll up the canvas and ship it? Thank you!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! A cold wax painting can take months to cure. It isn’t recommended to paint it on canvas and never roll it. The wax can crack due to the flexibility of canvas (stretched or otherwise.) You could use a hard canvas panel I guess if you really want to paint on canvas. Oil paper or cradled wood panel is the usual substrate for cold wax and oils. Dry time will depend on the thickness of the wax layers and the humidity. It can take as short as a month, or up to many months, depending. I do hope you will try it but not on canvas 😊

Ooh would love to try this great tutorial. Do oil paints need a fixative when used like this? Thanks.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

You can varnish a fully dry painting,but it isn’t necessary. Most just apply a thin clear layer of wax as a finish and buff it lightly when it’s dry.

@ShatteredRippleBooks

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanku

Thank you for the amazing tutorial! When you mentioned removing the extra point onto an oil paper, which kind of paper is that?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Arches Oil Paper…It’s really nice for painting on cuz there is no bleed through

@AnneBSay

2 жыл бұрын

@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you! I'm excited to experiment. :D

Fab video, what's the roller thing called in the art world?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I believe you’re referring to the Breyer (roller thing.) ❤️

Great video! Can I also do this on a stretched canvas?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use canvas, paper, cradled panel, etc.

One of the very best tutorials I've seen on KZread. Real artistic techniques, and she is very talented. The only thing I wasn't wild about artistically, was the newsprint, and printed collage elements. She is too good an artist to use that stuff. Nonetheless, a great and generous tutorial.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! As a mixed media artist, I do use paper collage and other mediums in my cold wax work. Personally, I do not think it lessens my worth as an artist. Thanks for watching.

@rebeccamoore4177

4 ай бұрын

Many real and professional artists work in mixed media.

Thank you for this demo.... I have a Question.... how do you save your Paintings after it is ready? Is there a possibility for a finish that saves the wax from scratches ect??

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

If you want, when the painting is completely dry (at least a month dry time,) you can give it a coat of good quality varnish intended for oil paintings. The wax dries very hard and doesn’t scratch easily so top coating is optional. Never hang a cw painting in direct sun or put it under glass.

Hi Sally, Thank you for sharing the video. . I am a beginner of painting and I would like to try it. How long does the paint will get dry eventually. Does it mean that we don't need to vanish the painting as it has wax. Elina

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Hi and sorry for the late reply. Yes, the paint takes a long time to dry, depending on the number of layers and the thickness of the paint. Once it is completely dry, you can varnish it if you wish, but it isn’t absolutely necessary. Just don’t display the painting in direct sun or a hot environment...it can still soften the wax.

Thank you for sharing!! Do you have to gesso a birch board before using the cold wax or is it optional?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Totally optional. I like to start with more tooth so I gesso. Plus I like to have the colors underneath my wax layers. But it’s good to seal the wood tho.

@karenperry5342

3 жыл бұрын

@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist Thank you so much!

Hi. How do you clean up afterwards? What if you use water mixable oils, does it clean the same way?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

With the water mixable oils, I clean everything with regular isopropyl alcohol. Then follow with soap and water. With the regular oil paints you’d use whatever you usually do for cleanup…

Can you use gel prints for paper collage pieces?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

8 ай бұрын

Yes you can use any paper to embed into the wax. Thinner papers work best for me. So, if you have gel prints on tissue or deli paper those are ideal.

Can you also use oil pastels for mark making?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 жыл бұрын

yes, absolutely. Oil pastels and oil sticks are perfect to use in cold wax paintings. Experiment and have fun! The nice thing is, you can always scrape away anything that isn’t working for you, or add a new layer to cover it up!

That’s a neat color wheel, where did you get it?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll find one at any art supply store, online or in person. Amazon probably carries them too.

When you say oil stick is that the same as oil pastel. Im in Ireland and sometimes we use slightly different names so i become unsure

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura. No, the oil stick is oil paint in stick form. R&F is the brand I know and use. I think Shiva also makes them. Oil pastels will never dry, so those won’t work well.

I have been using Dorland's Wax Medium for over 20 years. What are your thoughts about using the medium as a varnish on top of acrylic as well as oil paintings? I mix oil paint and wax occasionally. I always enjoy painting things with that Medium, letting them dry for a bit and then during the summer leaving them outside the sign will reactivate the wax. It is a treatment that goes in between cold wax painting and encaustic. As a varnish itself, the wax tends to make everything matte.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching. Many artists use cold wax as a finish layer over other media, like oils and watercolor. It’s not recommended to use over acrylics due to the incompatibility in terms of adhesion. It does go matte, but a soft cloth and light buff will produce a nice sheen (but not glossy.) I have not used it over watercolors but makes sense that a lot of people do. I use a clear layer over my cold wax+oil paintings as a final layer and buff it after about three days dry time.

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

I just watched an excellent online discussion with Rebecca and Jerry (Cold Wax Academy) with the Gamblin cold wax expert. They covered a whole array of questions. It was an excellent source of info. Here’s the link…have a watch. squeegeepress.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cab11db34562bd5425b154452&id=6ba16bcd39&e=02a69d6c1f

Every video I have watched is abstract, how do you use cold wax on say a landscape painting?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

You just use a palette knife or other tools and build the layers to create whatever composition and subject you want to paint. The medium has some limitations in terms of getting very fine details, but I’ve done a lot of portraits and I am able to use a small brush for eye details. Watch the videos by Marina van Teding… she does florals and portraits. The videos I have on my channel were intended to just demo how to use the medium, but not how to paint any particular subject or genre.

Can you use wax and oil mix on canvas? Also. Don’t you need to dry it before you do next layer?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

5 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching. First, it’s not a great idea to work on a stretched canvas with oil and cold wax because the canvas has “give” and the cold wax could crack once it is fully dry. As far as layers, you can begin another layer as soon as the previous layer has set up to the point that the paint is not smearing under the palette knife or bowl scraper. That said, you decide when a layer is finished…if you don’t like what you just painted, you can move it around, add more paint, scrape paint back, etc. Once you’ve decided that layer is finished, then you wait for it to set up a bit before proceeding. Depending on the environment, this can take a few hours or a couple of days. You can add as many layers as you want, as long as you want. You could go back years later and add more layers if that’s what you want to do. It’s quite a wonderful medium to work with.

How would you seal a piece? Do you varnish over this?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It's not necessary but it can be varnished once a piece is completely dry, which can take weeks depending on how thick the oil/wax application. Or it can be buffed or just left as is. Totally up to you. Just always keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Thanks for watching.

Thank you! Can't Cold Wax be used on canvas?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It can be used on canvas but thinner layers are recommended to prevent the wax from cracking when the canvas flexes. Wood panels or oil paper are better choices as substrates.

Is this green board made of silicone? Please tell me what brand it is. Thank you very much!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about he bowl scraper tool? It is silicone by Messermiester. But you can use a color shaper tool or a catalyst wedge.

@shana3968

2 жыл бұрын

@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist yes! Thank you ！

Does hot weather or hot rooms affect a finished cold wax painting?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

You should try to keep them out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Normally warm living spaces will not affect the wax once it is cured. Curing can take about 30 days, so take care not to bump the painting g hard or stack it against anything that might mar the painting. Hope that helps.

does it ever dry? and become hard?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yes, of course. Dry time depends on how many layers, the thickness of the layers, and the environment (hot and humid take longer.) It can take weeks or even months to completely cure but generally is dry enough to work over with more layers in 24 to 48 hours. Once it is completely dry, you can buff it out with a thin, clear layer of cold wax, or finish it with a quality oil painting varnish. Thanks for your comment and for watching! ❤️

You do mixed media with oils in a different way to me . My channel is new and I hope you like what I do

what you need to start with

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. If you haven’t started yet, you’ll need cold wax, oil paint, a palette and palette knife, and some tools for applying the wax/paint mixture. A bowl scraper is an ideal tool. Oh, and a surface for painting on, such as a cradled panel, oil painting paper, or whatever you like.

Why do painters WANT to use cold wax? I'm new to acrylics and watching a lot of videos. Can someone explain the reason for it? Does it give a different texture or....?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Old wax is only used with oils, not acrylics. But when mixed with oils, it reduces the drying time and allows you to build really cool layers of color that can’t be achieved any other way. You can embed papers and other things into it. You can create all kinds of awesome textures with it. This is not encaustic wax, which is melted and applied with a brush. Cold wax should never be melted with heat...it contains a solvent that should not be heated. You can lay down a layer of acrylic color as a first layer on your substrate if you want to start applying the oils over a color to scratch back into, but once the cold wax and oils go down, you can’t put acrylics on top of it. Hope that helps explain the why a little more for you. Thanks for asking!

what is the value of using cold wax? Why cold wax and not another medium

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

4 ай бұрын

Cold wax and oils is an art medium I enjoy using.

Can you tell me how long it takes for one of these paintings to dry? And do you have to varnish it like you do an oil painting?

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen… a cold wax painting can take weeks or even months to fully cure depending on the number and thickness of layers and the humidity in your area. Here in Ohio, my paintings are dry to the touch in a couple of days and cured completely in a couple of weeks. I use quite a few layers, but not really thick layers. The cold wax helps speed the drying time of the paint,so that’s a plus. But there are variables to dry time depending on thickness of applications. You don’t have to varnish the paintings. Once dry to the touch, a clear thin layer of wax can be applied and then buffed with a soft cloth when dry. It produces a soft luster (not shiny) and helps protect the painting. You can varnish if you wish though but it’s not necessary. Thanks for watching! ❤️