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Jacquard Dorlands Wax - 4 Ounce - Versatile Pure Wax and Damar Resin - Protective Topcoat for Sealing and Finishing

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  • Versatile Cold Wax Medium - Dorlands wax is made from pure wax and damar resin.
  • Protective Topcoat - Used for sealing and finishing a variety of media from oil paintings to collage. Especially popular as a varnis for watercolor and gouache paintings.
  • Durable Waterproof Finish - Adds Depth to color and allowing for glassless framing and display.
  • Malleable Finish - Leave it rough for a matte effect or buff with a rage after drying for a uniform high gloss
  • All in One - Sealant, varnish, and medium all in one. It won't yellow over time, and will protect artwork for the ages.

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Jacquard Products-Dorland's wax medium. Translucent compound of waxes and resin to be mixed with oil paint powdered pigments powdered metals colored sands dyes and other compatible fine art materials. Excellent for encaustic painting hot or cold wax painting and mixed media. Also use as a protective coating for paintings wood plastic metal projects or photos. This package contains one 4oz jar of wax medium. Flammable: do not heat above 165 degrees. Made in usa.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
1,717 global ratings

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Customers are happy with the quality, color fading, ease of use, finish and waterproofness of the surface protection wax. They mention that it works well, it enhances the color and that it protects the paintings very well from moisture.

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115 customers mention115 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the surface protection wax. They mention that it works great over gouache projects, watercolor, and casein. Some say that it's better than spray sealant and works to seal pieces.

"...It is amazing. I do a lot of work in watercolor and other water-soluble media and protecting it has been an issue...." Read more

"...It's excellent on my gouache pieces as well as watercolor and even over the mixed media pieces with an acrylic base and pigment markers...." Read more

"Great quality medium, difficult to find in stores, tiny little bottle but, gold.. great for the price too. I’m very happy that I ordered here." Read more

"This is a marvelous product for preserving finished acrylic paintings...." Read more

58 customers mention58 positive0 negative

Customers like the color fading of the surface protection wax. They mention that it enhances the color to the original wet state, gives the watercolor paintings a nice luster, and protects them from water damage. Some say that it makes their paintings feel finished and is perfect for painting with tea or coffee.

"...In my tests so far, this has worked on watercolor markers, gouache and watercolor paint. It is easy to apply...." Read more

"...product that protects pencil drawings from smearing and watercolor artwork from water damage.Apply it carefully, specially on drawings...." Read more

"...Its supposed to protect them from UV radiation and prevent fading. Some YouTubers even said it enhanced the colors of their paintings...." Read more

"...I loved the effect I got. Deepening of color and permanent, no smudging finish." Read more

43 customers mention40 positive3 negative

Customers find the surface protection wax easy to apply. They say it blends well, doesn't damage or blur their watercolor or ink, and it dries quickly. Some mention that it mixes easily and thoroughly with oil paint, and that it buffs to a lovely luster.

"...It is easy to apply. I like that I can buff it to a glossier finish and that it somewhat enhances the colors." Read more

"...gouache, protects the paintings very well from moisture and is easy to apply, I used a gloved finger to rub the wax onto the surface...." Read more

"...This product is great for preserving watercolors and is easy to use. So far, I've only used it a few times, but I am very satisfied with the results." Read more

"Very easy to use. I just brushed it over watercolor paintings and it works beautifully. Will definitely recommend it or buy it again." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the finish of the surface protection wax. They mention that it creates a vibrant finish, has a nice matte finish, and has luster. Some say that it leaves a low sheen and lifts up the colors in the painting. It can be buffed to a gloss. Overall, most are happy with the product's finish.

"...It is easy to apply. I like that I can buff it to a glossier finish and that it somewhat enhances the colors." Read more

"...It leaves a low sheen and "lifts" up the colors in the painting. I've used it on about 30 paintings so far. Better than spray sealant." Read more

"...Much the same process but even when buffed the sheen is so light and so soft there is no waxy look to the artwork...." Read more

"...it beautifully without altering or smearing the color and it retained the beautiful, matte finish that gouache has." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the surface protection wax. They mention that it completely protects and waterproofs the artwork. Some say that it is easy to apply and provides invisible protection for watercolor projects. They also say that the product is great to protect projects from the worry of destroying their watercolor.

"...Dorland's Wax doesn't dull water-based media and protects it from stray water droplets or other wet/damp surfaces...." Read more

"...Apply it carefully, specially on drawings. As it protects the drawing from further damage, but your drawing is still susceptible to smears if you..." Read more

"Felt that the surface was well protected" Read more

"A bit of a learning curve, but it does the job of protecting my watercolors." Read more

20 customers mention15 positive5 negative

Customers like the surface protection wax for its non-greasy finish and non-smearing ability. They say it protects pencil drawings from smear and watercolor artwork from bleed or smear. They also mention that the colors pop and there is no glossy or oily residue.

"...I loved the effect I got. Deepening of color and permanent, no smudging finish." Read more

"...It doesn't make things bleed or smear. It gives a subtle sheen after you let it dry and buff it, which I like for certain things...." Read more

"Used this for watercolors on different quality paper and it didn’t smear any...." Read more

"...it protects the drawing from further damage, but your drawing is still susceptible to smears if you rub too hard while applying this compound." Read more

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Customers like the consistency of the surface protection wax. They say it's velvety smooth, creamy, and easy to buff smooth. They also say the sheen is light and soft, and it gives a soft kind of eggshell sheen to the finished painting. Customers say it’s quick to apply and easy for them to use.

"...Much the same process but even when buffed the sheen is so light and so soft there is no waxy look to the artwork...." Read more

"...This is quick to apply and easy to buff smooth just a few hours later." Read more

"...It gives a soft kind of eggshell sheen to the finished painting and seems to protect it from humidity and weather...." Read more

"This stuff is great for your watercolor paintings. Goes on smooth and dries well to preserve your paintings from any water spotting...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the thickness of the surface protection wax. They say it's rich, velvety smooth, and exactly as described. Some customers also like the mayonnaise-like texture and the waxy finish it gives the finished product. They also mention that it'll protect their paintings.

"...I prefer it to a spray sealer as I like the sort of waxy finish it gives the finished product. Very nice." Read more

"Really liked how simple Dorlands wax was to apply I actually just used my finger tips. It was fun and can be buffed if you want to a soft sheen." Read more

"...I don't have a way to exhaust the fumes yet but this cold wax is terrific as a substitute and I am finding a lot of interesting ways to use it." Read more

"This is the best cold wax medium on the market. Smooth and creamy consistency...." Read more

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Juanita Floyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Product
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have just become aware of this for use on gouache and watercolor paintings. It is amazing. I do a lot of work in watercolor and other water-soluble media and protecting it has been an issue. In my tests so far, this has worked on watercolor markers, gouache and watercolor paint. It is easy to apply. I like that I can buff it to a glossier finish and that it somewhat enhances the colors.
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E. N. Abentroth
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important varnish I've used
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I've done a lot of mixed media artwork over the years and I've tried a lot of different varnishes on my journal pages and have had a lot of disappointment when they didn't prevent unnecessary sticking/tearing/smudging of my artwork. I love using watercolors and gouache with water-based and pigment inks and I don't like how spray varnishes can leave a tacky surface for weeks so storing finished pieces becomes really difficult. You can apply the wax after the piece is dry and store it immediately without issue. I can clear up space between projects quickly and easily without stress. Waiting for a varnished piece to de-stink and dry can be frustrating for so many reasons (the chemicals can make you dizzy, you could forget about it outside, it could get lost, a pet could eat it and get sick, etc.) so I prefer if I can just use the wax and not have to deal with any issues except what I want to create next.

With watercolor and gouache art, protecting the integrity of the pigment placement means you can't use a water-based varnish and certain sprays can dull the vibrancy of the colors. Dorland's Wax doesn't dull water-based media and protects it from stray water droplets or other wet/damp surfaces. It's excellent on my gouache pieces as well as watercolor and even over the mixed media pieces with an acrylic base and pigment markers. It does require a bit of care in rubbing in on over more delicate media on the uppermost layers, but it hasn't disturbed a lot of different products I use.

Graphite, chalk, and some oil pastels are prone to smudging when touched in general, so I try not to use the wax directly on top of those.
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Pamela Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch product
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
You can always count of this product to perform.
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Francisco O Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Protects and preserves
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
It is a great product that protects pencil drawings from smearing and watercolor artwork from water damage.
Apply it carefully, specially on drawings. As it protects the drawing from further damage, but your drawing is still susceptible to smears if you rub too hard while applying this compound.
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting product
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I saw a number of videos on YouTube in which artists used this to cover their watercolor paintings. Its supposed to protect them from UV radiation and prevent fading. Some YouTubers even said it enhanced the colors of their paintings. Well.....

It went on the painting exactly as I thought. Just get a bit out on your clean fingers (I actually used a neoprene glove) and rub it all over your paintings. A little goes pretty far. I can't vouch for the UV protections (thought the painting hasn't faded yet) but it does, somewhat, enhance the colors. It's not a lot, but it did a little. I guess its possible that for other paint, or paper, it could have a larger effect than it had on mine.

I have a couple of concerns about using this product like this. The first is that its a wax, and its a soft wax at that. If I put this in a mat, and then it gets too warm, will it melt and ruin the mat? I don't know because it hasn't happened to me yet. The second is how "sticky" will it make the painting. Third, will this wax stay transparent for the lifetime of the paintings. I'd hate for the wax to become cloudy and ruin someones painting.

I guess time will tell on those concerns. It is an interesting concept, I'll continue to test for the entire time I have this jar of wax, and will have to evaluate for myself how good it really is then.
27 people found this helpful
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Deborah Butters
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I used this wax medium over dry pastels on paper clay. I loved the effect I got. Deepening of color and permanent, no smudging finish.
3 people found this helpful
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Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Great quality medium, difficult to find in stores, tiny little bottle but, gold.. great for the price too. I’m very happy that I ordered here.
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CJJones
5.0 out of 5 stars Use This On Acrylic Paintings
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
This is a marvelous product for preserving finished acrylic paintings. I apply it all over the surface of my dry painting, then gently buff it with a soft dry cloth later. It leaves a low sheen and "lifts" up the colors in the painting. I've used it on about 30 paintings so far. Better than spray sealant.
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Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Protects watercolor
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2023
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
It protects watercolor from water damage nicely. It does not make the painting look odd, if anything it brings the depth of color back into it as if it were wet. It takes very little product to cover an 8.5x10.5 surface ( I covered edge to edge)
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carol-anne almquist
5.0 out of 5 stars For sealing watercolour paintings on board
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2023
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Excellent product I use it all the time.
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Helo
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom selante para aquarela
Reviewed in Brazil on March 8, 2023
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Eu vi um vídeo no YouTube que ensinava a selar a pintura aquarela com esse medium e desde então eu uso pra esse fim.
Tem servido bem. A textura e de silicone.
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Helo
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom selante para aquarela
Reviewed in Brazil on March 8, 2023
Eu vi um vídeo no YouTube que ensinava a selar a pintura aquarela com esse medium e desde então eu uso pra esse fim.
Tem servido bem. A textura e de silicone.
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Mrs J Masters
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Really good value, and great item
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Penture
5.0 out of 5 stars Imperméabilise bien sans changer la couleur
Reviewed in France on October 25, 2023
Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
J’ai effectué un test en y aspergeant de l’eau, c’est un bon produit.
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