This is a very good trial and review of Dorland’s. I’ve been using it for about a few years now and am very happy and satisfied. I like to make watercolor cards and it really gives me peace of mind that if the recipient accidentally splashes it, my artwork will hold up.
I have used it on two small watercolor paintings and am very pleased with the finish. It gives a lovely luster and I saw no diminishing of my color vibrancies. 👍🏼
I recently heard about and purchased Dorland's Wax. This morning I tried it on watercolor on paper, getting the same results you have. Then I decided to try it on a watercolor on Yupo, spraying Yupo with fixative is smelly and as is true with all aerosols, a bit messy. Dorland's worked fabulously well!! I did use a small piece of soft cloth for application, working it in with small circular motions (hubby's worn out teeshirts cut up are my art "go to" rags). Came onto RUclips to see if anyone had made a video and found you. I will share this product using your video. Thank You!!
I wait until my painting is completely dry and then rub this in. It’s non- water based so it doesn’t reactivate the paint. I have never had a problem with smearing or bleeding
I use Japanese Chiyogami paper to make covers for handmade journals. Frequently these papers have gold embellishments. Do you think the Dorlands would dull the gold?
I wasn’t sure with the oil pastels, so I gave it a try. Since it is applied with pressure I was worried it would move or blend the pastels as I was applying it. It went on fine without affecting the pastels but when I started to buff it, it started to blend with the oil pastel layer. I do know there are other ways to apply it by mixing it with solvents and misting it on, but I am not familiar with those. I would probably use a spare fixative in this case.
my work has a lot of white space around the image. So, when I put the wax on, you can see little pieces of dust. very frustrating. any ideas? enjoyed your video.
I am assuming that if this works for water colors than it should work for water soluble inks as well ? One other question, can you work over the top of dorlands ?
I used my finger a handful of times after seeing people do this too oops So how are you doing after using your fingers? I just realized how toxic this is and I am freaking out. I was stupid and did not read the jar because I am dyslexic and rely on videos to learn how to use things.
It will probably depend on the gallery. I typically frame my pieces with glass. In that case, no other protection needed. If you are mounting on board or another way this may be the best to protect the piece. If you are submitting for a competition that has strict watercolor rules, this may not be allowed.
I’ve exhibited watercolour mounted on wood panel and waxed…better to let the painting cure for a week or so before waxing…do multiple layers and buff with cloth or chamois between applications. Any colour shift reduces as it dries and it hardens over a couple of weeks so doesn’t remain tacky
This is a very good trial and review of Dorland’s. I’ve been using it for about a few years now and am very happy and satisfied. I like to make watercolor cards and it really gives me peace of mind that if the recipient accidentally splashes it, my artwork will hold up.
Glad to know it has stood the test of time with you and holds up. I love Dorland’s too.
I have used it on two small watercolor paintings and am very pleased with the finish. It gives a lovely luster and I saw no diminishing of my color vibrancies. 👍🏼
Excellent. I’m glad it worked well for you. Thanks for watching.
Super helpful. Thanks.
I recently heard about and purchased Dorland's Wax. This morning I tried it on watercolor on paper, getting the same results you have. Then I decided to try it on a watercolor on Yupo, spraying Yupo with fixative is smelly and as is true with all aerosols, a bit messy. Dorland's worked fabulously well!! I did use a small piece of soft cloth for application, working it in with small circular motions (hubby's worn out teeshirts cut up are my art "go to" rags). Came onto RUclips to see if anyone had made a video and found you. I will share this product using your video. Thank You!!
Excellent feedback, Brenda. Thank you for watching. Great to know it also works on Yupo paper.
I think this would be great for bookmarks!
Great idea, Brenda
I use it or my bookmarks and it's wonderful.
These are great ❤ will try all the brushes I like the trick of overlapping and the trunks and branches how they continue and crossover on the trunk.😊
Cannot tell but heard it was a good protecter.😊
Love the butterfly beautiful
Thank you!
I ordered some but I am going to use cotton rounds. I am excited to start using.
❤thankyou for another fun day.
Awesome!!! Thanks.
I'm going to purchase this product.
Awesome Penny. I'm really enjoying using it.
Any chance of smearing the watercolors or are they sprayed w/ a fixative first?
I wait until my painting is completely dry and then rub this in. It’s non- water based so it doesn’t reactivate the paint. I have never had a problem with smearing or bleeding
I use Japanese Chiyogami paper to make covers for handmade journals. Frequently these papers have gold embellishments. Do you think the Dorlands would dull the gold?
Good question, Lolly. I’m not sure how it would effect the gold. Maybe try a small swatch on a piece to test it out.
Do you buff it when it's complexly dry??? Does it work on canvases as well ???
I do buff it just with a paper towel. I have not tried it on canvas but I imagine it would work just the same.
I am working on a mixmedia: watercolor, acrylics, oil pastels , do you thinks it is ok for the oil pastel ?
I wasn’t sure with the oil pastels, so I gave it a try. Since it is applied with pressure I was worried it would move or blend the pastels as I was applying it. It went on fine without affecting the pastels but when I started to buff it, it started to blend with the oil pastel layer. I do know there are other ways to apply it by mixing it with solvents and misting it on, but I am not familiar with those. I would probably use a spare fixative in this case.
my work has a lot of white space around the image. So, when I put the wax on, you can see little pieces of dust. very frustrating. any ideas? enjoyed your video.
Hmmm? That’s a tough one. Not sure if I have a recommendation.
Dust? From what? Clean your surface better, wax doesn't make dust.
I am assuming that if this works for water colors than it should work for water soluble inks as well ? One other question, can you work over the top of dorlands ?
Most likely it would work fine but I have never tested it. Once the wax is applied you won’t be able to use water soluble materials on top.
@@shanacirce2667 thank you.
It works perfectly fine on inks, used it numerous times with good results.
@@gunsmokeandghouls thank you.
I used my finger a handful of times after seeing people do this too oops So how are you doing after using your fingers? I just realized how toxic this is and I am freaking out. I was stupid and did not read the jar because I am dyslexic and rely on videos to learn how to use things.
I am totally fine. No issues.
@@shanacirce2667 Thank you so much. You helped my anxiety. Also, Your paintings are beautiful.
So do art galleries allow watercolors to be waxed
It will probably depend on the gallery. I typically frame my pieces with glass. In that case, no other protection needed. If you are mounting on board or another way this may be the best to protect the piece. If you are submitting for a competition that has strict watercolor rules, this may not be allowed.
I’ve exhibited watercolour mounted on wood panel and waxed…better to let the painting cure for a week or so before waxing…do multiple layers and buff with cloth or chamois between applications. Any colour shift reduces as it dries and it hardens over a couple of weeks so doesn’t remain tacky
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