Wax Resist Watercolor (8 Clever Techniques and Tricks!)

Wax Resist Watercolor - in this video I show you some amazing tricks and techniques for using substances that resist your paint to give great results. I guarantee some of these will be completely new to you!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Wax Resist Watercolor (8 Clever Techniques and Tricks!)
4:34 Wax resist small details (boat mast)
7:32 How to paint moving water (candlewax)
9:50 Candle wax sparkle on water
12:22 Dorland's Wax leaf prints (part 1)
15:25 White pencil resist techniques
18:15 Oil pastel sparkle sunset on water
23:08 Oil pastel texture techniques (flower centres)
25:00 Dorland's Wax leaves (part 2)
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[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Let me know which of these techniques you liked the best, if you enjoyed this you will love Masking Fluid Techniques (Amazing NEW tricks!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2O2fXmuppiIh7c

[@yesimk.7708]

All of them 😅❤️ very useful information, thank you!

[@bluemermaid8139]

Yes, I would love to know more about Dorland's wax to preserve your artwork.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I feel I'm going to have to do a video on Dorland's wax again soon :-)

[@bluemermaid8139]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Maybe you could tie in using fixative as well, different options to preserve your art.

[@valeriegehling4358]

All methods nearly new, similar seen in your other videos, so interesting! Thanks again for information! Will definitely try out.

[@glowycoey5379]

Can't pick just one of these I like most. So much info. You just gave me many ideas. TY!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@debrabartman6749]

Thank you for making all the videos. You are so appreciated and loved by all of us learning about watercolors. Bless you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much Debra that's very kind of you!

[@linlippy3358]

Absolutely yes to Dorman's "so no framing is necessary"! Great video and very helpful - I love it when you teach techniques like this!

[@Kandicookheller]

I love the Dorlands Wax idea! Can't wait to try it! Thanks for another great video.

[@tbm7187]

I would love to see how to apply and preserve paintings please!!

[@Rileygirl746]

Thank you for introducing me to techniques other than bottled resist which I have the worst time with. I am forwarding this to my watercolor teacher at our local senior center to show the class. Meanwhile,, I am going to experiment.

[@nereida116]

Bravissimo 🎉 Excellent lesson at a wonderful pace with enough visuals.

[@marlenevincent6019]

This is wonderful thank you Michele

[@rebanelson607]

I've had mixed results with colored pencils. Never tried candlewax but will. LOVED the Dorland's leaves. Many thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome, Reba!

[@marykendrick4304]

I’ve tried many different techniques to make waves. This one is brilliant. Thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@connielester1641]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@lindsayjayne2169]

Yes I would love a tutorial on the Dorland's Wax! I actually got some recently but haven't yet tried it out. Thankyou for your wonderful tutorials, they're always so helpful!💗

[@SmilinThyme]

Yes I agree. Please,

[@shaash5236]

Me too

[@alisadove-tech6893]

Would appreciate viewing a Dorland wax tutorial!

[@brightonrosie]

Yes please. Me too x

[@moirastevenson4567]

Me too!

[@judithmeller6969]

How can I sleep tonight 🙄😀 with all the ideas I have in my mind.. Wonderful and effective tool 😍 thank you for this! I'm very happy and take time to practice

[@basenjipoppy]

You made me giggle. I have the same feeling. Such a great motivating tutorial. Peace

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have much the same problem... every single night! haha :-)

[@eldoretsykes]

Thank you so much for all these lovely techniques!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@moirastevenson4567]

Love the effects of the dorlands wax. Great tips thank you 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@Bynna27]

Thank you for all your videos Michelle. This one in particular is fabulous. I look forward to trying these ideas tomorrow. 😊❤ Ro x

[@valeriegehling4358]

The Dorlands on leaves is a new technique that having recently purchased I‘ll try. Thanks

[@GlitterPoolParty]

I was wondering about this. I remember in elementary art class we would draw with crayon and then wash with watercolor. I was thinking about applying wax or vaseline to a watercolor's image and then doing a wash for background effect. I appreciate your examples. They save me my own trial and failures.

[@suel4269]

Great tips! I never would have thought the wax could ruin a brush. Good to know! Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@JoanneBarsantiPhotographer]

yes please, looking forward to a tutorial about Dorland's wax

[@JanCarpenter-mx5gz]

Your tips are so very helpful and you’re a great, straightforward teacher!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@saral.1933]

Dorland wax used as a resist- I have never thought of nor used, but I think I will buy some and try it out on various paintings! I love to find new tools. Anytime I find something new to use on my paintings is a good day!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@susancook1617]

Wow, those leaves using the Dorland’s wax were amazing, the colours that you used looked gorgeous. Many thanks for this great video Michele.

[@annangel4828]

Hello MW. You weren't kidding when you said you had techniques I had never heard of. Like the pastels and the dorland wax. Thanks.

[@miriamrivera3742]

Thank you so much for teaching us this wonderful techniques!!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's my pleasure

[@JulianneWeinmann]

Excellent video! As a beginner, I find your tutorials to be easy to follow and fascinating. Very motivating. Thank you.

[@donnazwicker2364]

Thankyou for all the great tips for creating resist. Beautiful effects!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

This is definitely a great video full of wonderful techniques for a variety of different affects. I am going to try all the various ways to make sparkling water & waves in my next painting. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@ranias76]

Thank you Michelle ,great video ,so many tips.Claire

[@VixSy333]

Yes please on the wax varnishing technique!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

There's a wax tutorial up now if you search my channel (I can't place links here).

[@KathleenRenninger]

The Dorland's wax and leaves is my favorite, but they are all good techniques. The ocean spray was also quite nice. Thanks for sharing. And BTW, I enjoy the cats!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@jlighthouse9458]

Excellent lesson thank you !

[@trippiegirl]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@carollycett1329]

Brilliant interesting techniques, love the water tips and the flowers print Thank you 💐

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Thank you, that was most enjoyable!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, Sabine. :-)

[@roubend1]

Thank you for these great ideas!

[@bethlillis5575]

Thanks for so many great new ideas. Can't wait to try them

[@MaryRamirez-gd1up]

Wonderful ideas. Thank you.

[@margaretlindsay4129]

Absolutely fabulous. Can't wait to it. Once again you have opened news ideas. Thank you.

[@uk-aussie]

Thank you Michele. I really loved the Dorlands wax with leaves. As a complete beginner artist (can I call myself that yet?) I have not seen any of these techniques before. I am avidly watching all your videos and will be joining your group. Thanks again 🙏

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@shelbyprice7081]

Very interesting, I will be trying several of these techniques. Thank you for sharing you knowledge.

[@DebraPringle-go7en]

I love this video. I will absolutely experiment with these techniques. Well done

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carlabumstead9233]

thanks for this!!

[@sherrybyars4490]

I like all of the Resist techniques. Especially the wax and the leaves so beautiful.

[@irmareitz701]

Wow! What a great tutorial! I think I like the Dorland Wax technique the best, although the oil pastels are a great technique too. Thanks Michele. I’m so enjoying your tutorial and trying different things.

[@jakea1035]

Thank you for the Old brush with wax resist tip. It proved to be very timely! Yes please, more on Dorlands.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes, don't ruin your good brushes, Jake!! :-) *Puts another tick on the sheet for Dorlands*

[@shancre]

Wonderful video as usual. Its amusing to hear the pre-tutorial disclaimer get more and more complicated. :) Sign of the times I guess

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, yes or I get the same comment a million times!

[@chrislora8255]

Great ideas. I love learning new techniques. I’m interested in more about the wax medium. Thank you!

[@jennyd9543]

I especially liked the wax leaf prints. Will definitely give that a try. Also liked the hint about using regular coloured pencils.

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Love these techniques, thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome, Kelly!

[@impish22]

Oh my goodness.. that Dorland's wax with leaves looks so fun.. thanks for the tip!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It really is!

[@soniagrewal7363]

I’ve learned so much from this tutorial. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annieb8955]

So cool!!! Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you for watching, Annie. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@debbieritter1096]

Helpful tips- thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No worries!

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Very cool. Love these ideas. Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@miahughes1450]

The two for me Michele were the oil pastels and the Dorlands wax. I inherited three boxes of wax crayons and they have idled on a shelf - no longer! Thank you for these great techniques.

[@chrisavetrano]

Wow! Very cool!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks :-)

[@claychick100]

This was a WONDERFUL video! I can’t wait to try these! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@lesley-annmathews7971]

All of this was new to me! Love it thank you!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normaspande3141]

Thank you, love your videos

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, Norma. Glad you like them!

[@Antaaira]

Very inspirational. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ginettemelody1035]

Big thanks. Very useful. Blessings

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@anthonyjones3698]

Very interesting, I know nothing about making prints but this is lovely!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tbm7187]

Love the new tips. My brain is already spinning with possibilities! Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Be careful with that, Traci! If it spins too many times in one direction, it might fall off! :-)

[@LizardJ24]

Awesome ideas!!! Thank you🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandraocallaghan8616]

Very informative, surprising too. Thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@arielle2745]

💗💓💖 Brilliant!

[@healanxiety]

i love all your videos, SO helpful. I had not seen any of these although I was familiar with wax resist. THANK you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@marijadika6444]

Such a great technique with the leaves ant the wax! I will definitely try that

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You should! Glad to help, Marija!

[@mollymathis1126]

These techniques would be great for winter scapes!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh yes. Good thinking, Molly.

[@lucev7497]

Yes to tutorial on Dorland’s wax medium

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

*Sharpens pencil and adds another tick to the Dorland's tally sheet* :-) Thanks, Luce!

[@miriammolloy5900]

Thanks Michelle i love the masking leaf technique and looking for ward to trying this x thank u

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@extracucumbers]

So very interesting! I’ve never seen any of those techniques before. Thank you Michelle for all your hard work, much appreciated!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Michele. These are great! I just wish I could remember all of them. The Dorlands wax print looks very fun! 💜

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome, Annette!

[@Decopainterandtea]

Loved this video. Yes more with Dorland's please. I bought a jar a few months ago and haven't used it much. Can you show a painting on top of the dorland resist you did type of thing? Or several techniques with it.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for the suggestions will think about them!

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Wow! Thank you, Michelle. Most of these methods are new to me and I love all the effects. Now just have to try them for myself and make friends (or not 😂).

[@joannagg9707]

What a wonderful tutorial. All of them a new in the context of water colour painting. I have used wax (candle) for batiks, but this is wonderful, especially the leaf one for backgrounds. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@delphinewood7519]

Favorite tip: regular colored pencils. This one was new to me and sounds very appealing. I also appreciated the reminder that wax resists can be used over dry color. Thanks for posting another great tutorial. 💙🌵

[@TrueLoveX1027]

Michele, this was a really helpful tutorial. I especially loved the Dorland's wax used on the leaves. I've a painting I've had in my head and wasn't sure how to pull it off and this technique will be just what I needed. Thanks for sharing your time and talent. Blessings from across the pond.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome Linda!

[@wakeupuk3860]

Yet another superb training video that shows so well your 20 years experience, which I have close to as well. If I had my way, having taken up WC , Oils (3 years a go) and now Mixed Media and the 'head shaking' disbelief of how bad so many wannabe Art tutors on here are, they would have to watch YOUR KZbins before going live to the public and have someone as good as you, to approve them before doing so. Recently due to finding I seem to have a talent for semi abstract landscape painting purchased a very good Mixed Media artist tutorial video whose style I really like and believe I may do well in. He uses a fair bit of WC and Oil Pastel that really gives some fantastic surfaces but unlike you, rushes the application of how to do so. So thank Michelle, so much for this video plus you reminded me of candle technique as well.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, thank you! I have no idea what other teachers are doing on KZbin, I rarely watch their videos, I kind of don't want to be influenced by anyone else, or worried I am doing youtube the wrong way, so I just do my thing and put it out there!

[@wakeupuk3860]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I certainly see the wisdom in your thinking. I also have greatly benefited in you doing so as today making use of some of my Paul Rubens Oils Pastels and WC Yellow Ochre & Quin Gold paints for the resist technique, created a really impressive professional looking beach which unlike me, I was well chuffed with.

[@9159bsbs]

I really do look forward to your videos! I’m going to practice w some wax because these are cool effects. I checked the price on amazon for Jacquard Products Dorland's 16-Ounce Wax, Medium (VDW1001) and it’s $21.56 US and $22.49 on dickblick I really like the leaf resist technique. thanks again for sharing your expertise.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@audreysenior5117]

Hi Michele, yet again you come through with such an interesting and helpful video. I remember when I first joined your FB group trying wax resist to produce highlights in water. At that time I believe I wasn't applying the wax correctly, so didn't get the results I was trying for. However, not only do I want to try this again, but all of the techniques you have demonstrated in your video. I particularly liked the Dorlands wax used with the leaves. This is so interesting, and would definitely look great in the background of a painting... so fascinating. Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials, and continued support. Take care and best wishes always. Aud ❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Audrey, yes all things take practice!

[@ImUrHuckleberry33]

Great info

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kimber_Lee_Enlow]

I liked dorlands wax and would love to see more

[@nereida116]

Awesome!🎉 I share always on Pintrest.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kathyhall668]

It would be nice to be able to find wax pencils, such a cool medium! Dorlands wax , never heard of it , want to learn more about that. Wonderful demonstration for oil pastels . You are so clever!

[@basenjipoppy]

Hi Kathy, Blick's carries wax resist crayons (that you can sharpen) by Susan Scheewe Wax Resist Sticks, under $5.00 US dollars for 4 . Always on backorder tho. I was wondering if Prisma colored pencil blender would work, all the blender is to my knowledge is a colorless pencil and those pencils are sooo waxy, I might give 'em a try. I love learning new things :-) Peace.

[@kathyhall668]

@@basenjipoppy ok thanks is it blocks. Com?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, Kathy. I will be doing more on Dorland's wax in the future.

[@sherrybyars4490]

Not only do I love you tutorials and painting, I enjoy you a quick wet.

[@4ohgollycats]

I like white pencil technique

[@basenjipoppy]

Hi Michele, fantastic tutorial. The Dorland's wax got me thinking of a "frosty window" with snowflake designs. The possibilities are endless with all these techniques. I haven't started to paint yet (only use colored pencils so far) I want to learn from artist's like you before I invest in supplies, well okay I do have some supplies lol, I want to get the best quality I can afford so I don't get discouraged; but I do have some white candles hanging to try, this really is a motivating video.. I'm excited to just jump in and start. Thank you for teaching us. Peace. p.s. sparking water and sparkling snow are two of most favorite things in nature to be mesmerized by :-)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it, PJ. Give it a try and see where you go with it!

[@darleneplant.6284]

I would love to learn more about Dorlands wax. This was very insightful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, Darlene. I'll be doing more about Dorland's wax in the future.

[@Bynna27]

Dorland’s wax sounds fascinating. I hope you do a video. 😊❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I think I did a video about it, have a look using the search bar, I've made so many I can't recall!

[@gardengal9478]

Please make a video on the Dorlands wax 💗

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Fantastic lesson! I, too, would like to see more about Dorland's. If possible, would you please show this resist used in a splashing fountain? I would love to be able to paint a beautiful fountain in a park setting! (And some of those lovely leaves would be just perfect in the background.) Blessings Michele! Donna

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great suggestion! I'll add it to the list for the next video on Dorland's.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Oh that's great! ♥️😻♥️

[@barbararivera2380]

AWESOME Michele! Thank you for this. Could you overlap the leaves? I could see putting some wax on some crinkled plastic wrap for a tie dye/batik effect.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great idea. Yes you could overlap the leaves but it might become a little confusing, as they don't always leave the strongest shapes. But if you are feeling like experimenting, why not!

[@veroniquequesnel76]

Great techniques Michelle ! And so enjoyable ! In fact I practised those tips with chidren when I was a teacher !!! During 40 years... I realize, watching your video, that I don't use them enough for my own practice... gonna give it a go TODAY !!! 😃

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Always good to refresh yourself on old techniques you haven't used for a while!

[@marcwheeler4406]

I really enjoyed these techniques, they are easy to use for me and basically I cant spill anything.. I think I like the doland wax the best I watched a few ink monoprinting videos as i saw your India ink painting I had a 🌟 thought could I do a watercolor monoprinting back ground to do a layer watercolor technique 🤔 although I really enjoy watching artist do monoprinting with arcylics/ inks and it seemed a messy but beautiful median but I prefer the doland wax a bit better less messy median for me that is going on my xmas wishlist I think if I could find a very small container of the item......👩‍🎨🎨mikelle my mom

[@TrueLoveX1027]

Oh Michele, these were some really fab techniques! Not a big fan of masking fluid, I just loved the candle wax for the ocean surf! I loved others, too, but the wax on the leaves was just brilliant and so subtle, especially appreciated as I’m a mixed media watercolour artist. I’m going to have to watch this again, as I just know I’ve forgotten some others that would be so useful. Thanks so much for sharing your creative thinking!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!