{"product_id":"gamblin-cold-wax-medium","title":"Gamblin Cold Wax Medium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cold Wax Medium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamblin Cold Wax Medium is a mixture of natural beeswax (wax pastilles),\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-gamsol-odorless-mineral-spirits?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=gamsol\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGamsol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a small amount of alkyd resin. The term “cold” in Cold Wax Medium and Cold Wax Painting refers to the fact that heat is not required for working with this wax medium – as it dries by solvent evaporation (Gamsol), rather than the cooling of the wax, as in encaustic painting. As the Gamsol evaporates out of the medium, the soft wax hardens to the density of a beeswax candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other Gamblin painting mediums, which increase the flow and gloss of oil colors to varying degrees, Cold Wax Medium makes oil colors thicker and more matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold Wax Medium is compatible with oil colors, alkyd\/oil colors,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealkyd-based painting mediums, and Gamsol. Fast-drying mediums such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-glakyd-oil-painting-medium?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=b4605ecb4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalkyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-glakyd-gel-oil-painting-medium?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ee9c2ebfe\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalkyd Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gamblincolors.com\/galkyd-gel\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill increase the tack when mixed with Cold Wax Medium.\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-glakyd-lite-gel-oil-painting-medium?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c9b354168\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalkyd Lite Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the silky, soft gel medium gives the wax a smoother feel and will round the peaks of impasto. These alkyd mediums will increase the gloss level of Cold Wax (just as adding Cold Wax lowers the gloss level of these mediums). Adding\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-gamsol-odorless-mineral-spirits?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=gamsol\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGamsol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto Cold Wax Medium will make it more fluid without adding gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Wax medium is made from naturally white, pure beeswax. Formulated to knife consistency, Cold Wax Medium makes oil colors thicker and more matte. Cold Wax Medium can be used to make Gamblin mediums and Gamvar more matte. It can also be applied alone as a matte varnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much Cold Wax Medium can be safely added to oil colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended adding up to 1\/3 Cold Wax Medium to 2\/3 oil colors. Beyond this amount, approximately 25%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-solvent-free-gel?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=69eaab640\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolvent-Free Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gamblincolors.com\/solvent-free-gel\/\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e Galkyd Gel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGalkyd Lite Gel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould be added to 75% Cold Wax Medium. The addition of these mediums will maintain the body of your wax while also increasing both the flexibility and durability of the resulting paint layer, making it less prone to cracking. For more fluid results, you could alternatively add 25%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGalkyd,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGalkyd Lite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolvent-Free Fluid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best support to paint on for Cold Wax Painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like encaustic paintings are done on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erigid supports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as panels, it is recommended the same for Cold Wax Paintings. Wood or aluminum panels are appropriate, as are panels with fabric adhered to the surface. Rigid supports limit movement the paint layers and will help prevent cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using Cold Wax Medium alone as a painting medium on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estretched canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is recommended limiting the wax to 1\/3 of the total paint mixture. To use higher percentages of Cold Wax Medium on stretched canvas, add 25-50% Galkyd Gel, Solvent-Free Gel, or for more fluid results, Galkyd. The addition of these mediums will increase the flexibility and durability of the resulting paint layer, making it less prone to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Cold Wax paintings subject to melting because of the wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wax that is used to formulate the Cold Wax Medium has a melting point of approximately 155 degrees F. In most environments, Cold Wax paintings will remain quite stable. However, if you need to transport or ship the painting through a warm climate in the summer, consider air conditioning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gamblin","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":31920522002529,"sku":"GB03004","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/Coldwax4.jpg?v=1747345328","url":"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-cold-wax-medium","provider":"MC Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}