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Powertex Powerwax - Cold wax painting medium - 700g

24.7 oz
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$41.95 USD
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SKU: 0441

Introducing the Newly Improved Powerwax Formula! Now in Sleek, All-New Metal Tin Packaging!

Discover the Difference with Powertex Powerwax: Your Ultimate Cold Wax Medium Solution!

Looking for a cold wax medium that goes above and beyond? Look no further than Powertex Powerwax – the game-changer in artistic mediums. Unlike traditional beeswax, our non-irritating formula is water-based and nontoxic, ensuring a pleasant experience every time you create.

With Powertex Powerwax, unleash your creativity and elevate your artistic endeavors to new heights. Join the countless artists who trust Powertex for unparalleled quality and performance. Try Powertex Powerwax today and experience the difference for yourself!

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

  • VOC-Free Formula: Say goodbye to harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Powertex Powerwax contains absolutely no VOCs, making it safe for you and the environment.

🎨 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:

  • 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.

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Powertex Powerwax - Cold wax painting medium - 700g

Customer Reviews

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Tomasina Conti
Powerwax by Powertex

This product is fantastic. As a mixed media artist I have used it on canvas, paper, metal, rusted substrates, wood. It seals the work to a satin sheen beautifully with no stickiness or streaks at all. I also seal textured work with it. Adding colors to it is a breeze as well as clean up. The BEST is filling the cracks after using a crackle medium. Stencils, stamps, carving, texture rollers, all come through clean and can also easily create prominent textured depth. A tiny amount really goes a long way. Like a nickel size amount filled the cracks on a 4”x4” . Buy the larger can because it’s definitely worth it.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you’ve enjoyed using Powerwax and that it’s been a great addition to your creative process.

We’d absolutely love to see the amazing artwork you’re creating with it! If you’re on social media, please share your creations and use the hashtag #PowertexUSA so we can find your work. Who knows? We might even feature your artwork on our page to inspire others in the Powertex community!

Thank you again for your support and for being part of our creative family. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next!

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Rachell Youngman

I’m finding the texture hard to work with. Very stiff and crumbly.
It looked creamy on videos I watched. So I get small grain size lumps in my paint.

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with Powerwax. We understand how important it is for your materials to meet your artistic needs. It is worth noting that the updated formula has a thicker, more cold-wax-like consistency, which may influence its blending characteristics. The creamy gel-like Powerwax is the older formula that you may be seeing in older videos.

The flecks of wax you’re encountering may result from how the Powerwax is mixed. 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 placing the sealed container in warm water) can soften it and make it easier to blend.

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.

Additionally, we’d love to help you further troubleshoot and make the most of this product.

Please let us know if these tips help or if there’s anything else we can do to support your creative journey.

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Kim Fink
This is nothing like the original Powerwax

I have been working with power wax and acrylic paints for about one year. The results have been great. I loved the texture I could create with it and the colors were vivid. As a person with many allergies, I really appreciated its lack of odors and fumes, as well as the very easy cleanup. Today I opened up a new can of Powerwax, looking forward to how it might have been “improved”. This new product is NOTHING like the original. It shouldn’t even have the same name. The product doesn’t act anything like the original- it has a strange “ drag “ to it when applying to your substrate. The colors don’t blend well and everything has a chalky look to it. In addition, the slow dry time is not at all helpful, especially when layering. Worst of all ,for me,it gives off strong fumes which caused my eyes to burn, my ears to itch and my nose to run. I had to open a window and it was 18 degrees Fahrenheit out! If you want to sell this as a new product, that’s fine, but PLEASE bring back the original powerwax and stop trying to pass this off as the same thing. It’s not.

Hello Kim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the new formula of Powerwax. We genuinely value your feedback and are truly sorry to hear that this updated version didn’t meet your expectations.

We’d like to clarify that the product is not marketed as the original formula. Our website does clearly state that this is a newly formulated Powerwax. The formula was updated due to a drastic increase in raw material costs, which unfortunately made it impossible to continue producing the original version. While we worked hard to create a high-quality alternative, we understand that it doesn’t replicate your previous experience with the original formula.

We also want to address your concerns about odor. The new formula does have a slight scent due to its composition, and while it dissipates over time, we understand that this can be problematic for those with sensitivities. Your comfort and health are important to us, and we are sincerely sorry this caused you discomfort.

We appreciate your candid feedback on the texture, blending, and drying time, as this helps us identify areas for improvement. While we are unable to bring back the original formula, we remain committed to refining our products based on the needs of our customers.

If you’d like further assistance or would like to explore alternatives, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We truly value your support and your dedication to our products over the past year.

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Patricia Miller
Modest help for Acrylics

I've used cold wax for about five years and was super interested in the water-based version. My container came with the lid open and it will seal, some sort of manufacturing error, so I've placed the container in an overly large plastic bag to prevent drying out. I've done I've first few layers on a painting with collage elements, and the wax has worked well. I mixed in a variety of my water-based media and used additives to increase texture. I found the wax has a strong odor and it took significant time and work to mix in to the Acrylics. Eventually a smooth mix would be achieved, but it took quite a bit of time.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and feedback with our newly formulated Powerwax! We truly appreciate your detailed observations, as they help us continue improving our products and service.

We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the lid not sealing properly. This does sound like a manufacturing defect, and we'd love to make it right for you. Please contact us at sales@powertexproductsusa.com.

We’re thrilled to hear that the wax has worked well for your collage layers and that you’ve been able to mix it with your favorite water-based media and additives. We understand that the mixing process took a bit of time, and we’re always looking for ways to make our products more user-friendly.

Regarding the odor, we want to acknowledge that our updated Powerwax formula does have a slight smell due to its new formulation, which mimics traditional cold wax. However, the scent typically dissipates as the product cures. Your feedback helps us better communicate this with customers, and we’ll continue exploring options for improvement.

Thank you again for giving Powerwax a try and for your thoughtful feedback. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is our priority!

Warm regards,
Cheryl &
Powertex Products USA Team

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Deborah Blackwell

Took too long for it to dry with acrylic paints mixed in 4 days latter and it’s still soft.

We do realize this new formula takes a bit longer to dry and that will also vary with how thick you apply and what climate you are in. However, it will dry and provide a slight sheen and helps to blend your acrylics so beautifully in your painting. We'd love to hear if your project has now dried and have you tried to use thinner layers? Thanks for sharing your experience with us as all will help us improve in the future.

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