Cold Wax Finish Coating on Mixed Media Art (16)

[@lizdoodles3783]

You just reminded me of my Dad who had mentioned "A little dap'll do ya" was a commercial from his time. It was for Brill cream. Thanks for that! Made me smile. :-)

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yep, my Dda used to rub that in my hair when I was a kid!

[@Mmothership68]

I can still smell it. Thanks for that memory

[@sherryleggett1612]

You could put a piece of cardboard cut to for snuggly on the back of the canvas to help keep it taught when you are pushing against it.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Good idea, I will try that 👍

[@dawnarobertson9577]

Dippity Do! A little dab will do ya!

[@slipthetrap]

Very nice, thanks. I thought it might be similar to the old military way of putting a "spit shine" on shoes/boots; with black kiwi polish, bic lighter to melt/dull polish (not for cold wax), then cotton balls and ice water to get that mirror shine ... repeat+. I look forward to the video about colors/mediums.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yeah, my Dad taught me that similar spit shine. He always said a man is judged by what his shoes looked like...

[@Harkart59]

It was a man's hair creme...A little dab 'll do ya! 😂Think it was Brillcreme or something like that. I am happy to know how to work with oil sticks. Never knew cold wax existed.....Great video, I appreciate your knowledge. Thank you!

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yes it was! Thanks for support!

[@kspalmer]

Brylcream-a hair pomade for men. “Brylcream, a little dab’ll do ya”. Was the little song, Don’t know if it’s spelled right.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yes and yes 🎨

[@Seneca85]

This wonderful information to have: I haven’t heard of this method before. I work with pastels mainly, on paper, so, now I will try this on canvas…🤔interesting.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Glad you enjoyed this, hope it helps!

[@rosemaryrideout4271]

I know many young men who didnt believe a little dab would do them. Perhaps influenced by the King.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yep the King a good man and a real DO!

[@marleneholdsworth538]

So informative! This was great, thanks.

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you so much!

[@taramatzen6872]

😅also used as a slogan for dippity do, a hair setting gel when we actually put curlers in our hair

[@Myname2663-w2z]

Love your videos. Thanks

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thanks for support

[@trenaoelschlager3981]

Thank You for sharing!

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you 🎨 🖌

[@trenaoelschlager3981]

Great videos!

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you 🎨

[@Jeannine754]

Is the fixative that is under the cold wax the same that you put between your layers? (That technique was mentioned in the video I viewed before this one. ) Thanks! I like your style of abstract :)

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yes I coat first with a couple coats of fixative, let it dry for a few hours, then do the cold wax treatment. Practice on a small test piece first.

[@neecywatson8250]

Thanks!!!!!! Will try it❤

[@armenkojoyianart]

Good luck, let me know if you have questions 🎨 🖌

[@katherine8900]

A little dab will doo-ya😊

[@guylaineregimbald2914]

This was a great explanation. Thanks

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you for support!

[@suzen7987]

Great explanation! Great video! I got me an R&F Blending Stick based on your suggestion. 😆 It’s super cool what it does to the oil pastels… looking forward to experimenting more with it. 🙌 Question: do you perhaps know if the Gamblin cold wax medium is the same general substance as Dorland’s wax medium? Do they serve the same purpose? I’m trying to decide which brand to buy. Thanks so much for your videos!! I’m learning a lot. 🙏❤️☺️

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you, Suzen. I will have to read up on it the Dorland product, but I have no experience with it. I assume it will be very similar but different, like no two oil pastels are the same, nor is oil paint the same by 6 different manufacturers. If you try it, let me know, I must research it, but you have to hold it in your hand for the litmus test. Good luck and progress with it.

[@suzen7987]

Thanks for your reply! That makes sense. I’ll do some more research on it. 😁👍

[@chrismomberg6632]

What is the use of using cold wax, if the work has been sealed with the spray already. For the satin finish, or something more?

[@armenkojoyianart]

Yes for that matte satin finish, but it allows a first base protective layer, so I can rub down and burnish the cold wax without smudging the medium below. Cold Wax creates one unified sheen or appearance, no hot shiny spots. It just makes the art look so much richer, and more protection never hurts!

[@plant-a-holic]

Thanks ! Just found you! Great videos… wondering how does this cold wax product/technique hold up in Florida?

[@armenkojoyianart]

Hopefully, it's in an air-conditioned environment, I am sure it would soften slightly but not come off. Direct sunlight over a 100 degrees will start to bake anything. It goes on as a very thin skim coat. Keeping it protected will preserve the painting.

[@plant-a-holic]

@@armenkojoyianart thanks so much for your speedy reply!!

[@lettienugent]

Why do you add the cold wax?

[@armenkojoyianart]

the cold wax extends the life of the oil pastels and oil bars, it helps mix colors in more painterly fashion and create more luminosity, I hope this helped!

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

Your work is beautiful and unique. Thank you so much for sharing your process!

[@armenkojoyianart]

Thank you for the support, means a lot.

[@armenkojoyianart]

thank you so much for support@ @@MadisonBriggsArtchick

[@LindaAKeller]

Brill Cream...not certain of spelling

[@kristinaviolette5081]

A little dab ill do ya - Brillcream ☺️ LOVE your art‼️

[@armenkojoyianart]

I have to check now to see if Brylcream is still on the shelf in drug stores.

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

Brillcream

[@armenkojoyianart]

Lil dab'll do ya...

[@sherryleggett1612]

Brylcream hair dresssing

[@lisamccloughry2335]

Brill Cream

[@jillkrasneronline497]

Brillcream

[@kilaamos6070]

brylcreme! hair treatment for men