Hi friends! I have been experimenting with old stuff in my studio. I had a couple of jars of home decor liquid wax left over from some chalk paint projects a few years ago. I did not like using it on furniture because you periodically needed to reapply it, hence why I have this leftover. I wondered if there was an artsy use for this stuff and after much experimenting I found one. Protecting your watercolors, painted postcards, and art journal pages instead of using Dorlands Wax. Learn how in today’s video!
Pros of this method:
- It’s quick and easy It is cheap (or free if you have some leftovers)
- It works well
Cons:
- There is a slight cream color to the wax
- You must be gentle and use a soft brush so you don’t smear your watercolor
- I don’t know if it is archival (Use Dorlands Wax if you need a clear and archival solution)
Here are the products I mentioned (affiliate links used)
- Home Decor Wax
- Dorlands Wax: Blick or Amazon *you get 2x the product of home decor wax vs Dorlands wax for the same price.
Another quick and frugal idea for postcards is to rub a chunk of paraffin or beeswax on it and heat it if desired for a nice seal before sending it through the mail. What did you think of this idea? Let me know in the comments below and til next time happy crafting!
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