Jacquard Dorland's Wax Medium

Dorland's Wax Medium is a versatile cold wax medium made from a premium blend of pure wax and damar resin, designed for encaustic work and a wide range of painting techniques. This medium is incredibly useful for artists looking to modify their materials, as it can be seamlessly mixed with oil paints, powdered pigments, colored sands, dyes, and other compatible fine art media. Whether you are looking to extend your paints or increase their flow, this medium provides a professional-grade solution for achieving unique textures and finishes.

Beyond its use as a painting additive, it serves as an excellent protective coating and topcoat for sealing and finishing a variety of media, including oil paintings, collages, sculptures, and art objects. It is especially popular as a varnish for watercolor and gouache paintings, offering a durable waterproof finish that adds significant depth to colors. By applying this medium as a final seal, artists can protect their work from the elements and enjoy the benefits of glassless framing and display.