Article · Poff Studio
Cold Wax and Oil Ideas and Techniques for Painters
By Tamara Poff
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Explains mixing cold wax medium into oil paint at 30-50% ratios for a faster-drying, matte, velvety surface, then details layering, scraping, impasto and sgraffito techniques plus how to care for the finished, wax-bound surface.
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