Dave Hawksford
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I'm working up a formula to coat an old pine table from Europe. Beeswax, Damar/True Gum Turpentine and Mineral oil. The less Damar the less gloss. I used the mineral oil to add a little more vehicle to the mix. I rag on the mixture give it a half hour and then hand rub the surface creating a low luster. I'm loving this look.
I use Damar and Beeswax 15%/85% for sealing oil paintings after cleaning and repairs.
I forgot, it is applied warm or hot from the melting pot.
I use Amber shellac 1st coat then wiped off with DA , I didn't want much of the material but the color.
2nd coat Clear Shellac and then sanded
Today added the 1st coat of the Encaustic finish, wiped on and wiped off. One thing you don't want with encaustic finish is for the wax to dry before the next coat. So Monday the 2nd coat will be applied.
I use Damar and Beeswax 15%/85% for sealing oil paintings after cleaning and repairs.
I forgot, it is applied warm or hot from the melting pot.
I use Amber shellac 1st coat then wiped off with DA , I didn't want much of the material but the color.
2nd coat Clear Shellac and then sanded
Today added the 1st coat of the Encaustic finish, wiped on and wiped off. One thing you don't want with encaustic finish is for the wax to dry before the next coat. So Monday the 2nd coat will be applied.
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