Yes, you can use Cold Wax Medium on canvas, but it requires following specific guidelines regarding the mixing ratios with paint or other mediums, particularly when working on a flexible support like stretched canvas.
Using Cold Wax Medium on Canvas: Important Considerations
Working with Cold Wax Medium on stretched canvas involves attention to the composition of your paint mixture. The flexibility of the canvas requires specific ratios to maintain the integrity and stability of the paint film over time.
Based on recommended practices:
- When using Cold Wax Medium mixed primarily with paint on stretched canvas:
- It is recommended to limit the amount of cold wax. The wax should constitute no more than 1/3 of the total paint mixture. This helps ensure the mixture remains suitable for the flexible surface.
- When you want to use a higher percentage of Cold Wax Medium in your mixture (more than 1/3):
- To maintain stability on stretched canvas, you should incorporate additional mediums. Add 25-50% of mediums such as:
- Galkyd Gel
- Solvent-Free Gel
- Galkyd (for mixtures requiring a more fluid consistency)
- To maintain stability on stretched canvas, you should incorporate additional mediums. Add 25-50% of mediums such as:
Following these mixing guidelines is essential for achieving durable results when applying Cold Wax Medium techniques to stretched canvas surfaces.
