Powertex Powerwax - Cold wax painting medium -250gr
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Powerwax is the cold wax medium for artists who want body, depth, and a soft glow in their work. It has a thick, rich consistency that holds a brushstroke or a palette-knife mark, and it's water-based, so there's no heating and no waiting. Unlike encaustic, it's ready the moment you open the tin.
It plays well with nearly everything on your art table. Mix it with acrylic paint, pigment powders, metallic pigments, 3D Sand, dyes, or Powertex products like Universal Medium. On its own it dries transparent, and mixed with powder pigments it intensifies their color. Stir it into absorbent powders like 3D Sand or Easy 3Dflex and you have a structural texture medium.
Powerwax doesn't contain a binder, so on its own it stays a softer wax finish and takes its time to dry. When you want a harder surface that dries faster, mix it with acrylic paint or Universal Medium. Both act as the binder.
What you can do with it:
- Blend with acrylic paint for thick, textured strokes and palette-knife work
- Mix with pigment powders to deepen and intensify color
- Add Bister for translucent, glazed effects
- Build structural texture with absorbent powders like 3D Sand or Easy 3Dflex
- Polish with a soft cloth once dry for a deep, brilliant shine
- Use as a glaze or finish on frames and furniture, mixing in acrylic or Universal Medium for a harder finish that dries faster
Tips:
- For a harder finish that dries faster, add acrylic paint or Universal Medium. They work as the binder that Powerwax doesn't contain
- If it feels stiff, warm it slightly by letting the tin sit in a warm room or holding a little in your hands for a minute
- Powerwax can resist blending at first, so start with a small amount of paint or medium and add the wax gradually, mixing with firm palette-knife pressure
- Test small batches to find the ratio of wax, medium and paint that gives you the texture and transparency you want. The Blending Tips tab below has more
Want to go deeper? Download the Powerwax PDF Resource Sheet.
BLENDING TIPS
BLENDING TIPS
Here are some suggestions to help you achieve a smoother consistency:
- Thorough Mixing: Powerwax can sometimes resist blending initially, especially when mixed with acrylic mediums. We recommend starting with a small amount of acrylic paint and medium, gradually adding the Powerwax while mixing with firm pressure using a palette knife. This process ensures the wax is fully incorporated.
- Warming the Powerwax: If the wax feels stiff, slightly warming it (by letting it sit in a warm room or holding a little in your hands for a minute).
- Dilution with Mediums: If you prefer thin, translucent layers, try increasing the ratio of acrylic medium to Powerwax. This can help create a more fluid, spreadable mixture without compromising the translucency.
- Testing Proportions: Every combination of products behaves slightly differently. We suggest experimenting with small batches and adjusting the Powerwax, medium, and paint ratios until you achieve the desired texture and transparency.
🎨 USAGE TIPS
🎨 USAGE TIPS
- Professional-Grade Versatility: Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting your creative journey, Powertex Powerwax offers unmatched versatility. Mix it with Powertex, acrylic paint, pigment powders, metallic pigments, 3D Sand, dyes, and more to achieve your desired effects.
- Transparent or Intense: Control the intensity of your colors with ease. Powerwax dries transparent when used alone, but when mixed with powder pigments, it intensifies their appearance, giving your artwork a vibrant boost.
- Endless Possibilities: Get ready to explore new artistic dimensions. From creating translucent effects with Bister to crafting structural mediums with absorbent powders like 3DSand or Easy 3Dflex, the possibilities with Powertex Powerwax are limitless.
- Stunning Finish: Once dry, polish your masterpiece with a soft cloth to reveal a brilliant, deep shine that enhances the beauty of your artwork.
✨ CLEAN UP MADE EASY:
✨ CLEAN UP MADE EASY:
- Simply rinse tools and brushes with warm, soapy water leaving you more time to focus on your creativity.
- Eco-Friendly Disposal: Dispose of Powertex products responsibly according to local regulations.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
- VOC-Free Formula: Say goodbye to harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Powertex Powerwax contains no VOCs, making it safe for you and the environment.
- Now in metal tin that can be reused or recycled (please see your local recycle requirements)
