--- product_id: 60514660 title: "Dorland's Wax Medium, Versatile Cold Wax for Oil Paints and Mixed Media, Protective Matte Varnish to Seal Artwork, Artist Grade Finishing Compound, 16 fl oz" brand: "jacquard" price: "R1340" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Jacquard" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60514660-dorlands-wax-medium-versatile-cold-wax-for-oil-paints-mixed store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Buttery cold wax texture 16 fl oz versatile jar Durable waterproof seal Dorland's Wax Medium, Versatile Cold Wax for Oil Paints and Mixed Media, Protective Matte Varnish to Seal Artwork, Artist Grade Finishing Compound, 16 fl oz **Brand:** jacquard **Price:** R1340 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art with the ultimate cold wax medium—where protection meets limitless creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dorland's Wax Medium, Versatile Cold Wax for Oil Paints and Mixed Media, Protective Matte Varnish to Seal Artwork, Artist Grade Finishing Compound, 16 fl oz by jacquard - **How much does it cost?** R1340 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60514660-dorlands-wax-medium-versatile-cold-wax-for-oil-paints-mixed) ## Best For - jacquard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jacquard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Texture & Depth on Demand:** Create rich impasto effects or delicate glazes with buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes beautifully. - • **Effortless Studio Safety & Comfort:** Cold wax formula with minimal odor—no heat or toxic fumes, ideal for home or classroom use. - • **One Medium, Infinite Possibilities:** Mix with oils or use as a protective matte varnish—perfect for paintings, pastels, photos, and mixed media. - • **Generous Supply, Consistent Quality:** Large 16 fl oz jar ensures you won’t run out mid-project, delivering smooth, reliable results every time. - • **Preserve Your Masterpieces for Generations:** Waterproof, non-yellowing, and crack-resistant archival finish that locks in vibrancy and detail. ## Overview Dorland's Wax Medium is a premium 16 fl oz cold wax paste that enhances oil paints with translucency and texture while providing a durable, waterproof matte varnish for mixed media artworks. Its archival formula safeguards against moisture, dust, and yellowing without harsh solvents, offering artists a safe, versatile, and professional-grade finishing compound trusted for decades. ## Description Discover the Secret Weapon in Every Artist's StudioImagine a single medium that not only protects your finished masterpieces but also transforms your creative process. For decades, artists, photographers, and crafters have relied on Dorland's Wax Medium to add unparalleled depth, texture, and archival protection to their work. This is more than just a varnish; it's a versatile, artist-grade tool designed to elevate your oil paintings, mixed media projects, and even wooden crafts from beautiful to breathtaking. Our unique blend of natural waxes and resin provides a buttery, workable consistency that offers limitless creative possibilities, all in one convenient jar.Unleash Your Creative Vision with Unmatched VersatilityWhy clutter your workspace with dozens of different mediums when one can do it all? Dorland's Wax Medium is the ultimate multi-purpose solution for your studio.As a Painting Medium: Mix it directly with oil paints or pigments to increase translucency and body without affecting the colour. It's perfect for creating thick, expressive impasto textures that hold their shape, or for thinning with a solvent to produce delicate, luminous glazes. This cold wax medium gives your oils a beautiful, buttery consistency that artists love.As a Final Varnish: Apply a thin layer over a finished piece to create a durable, non-yellowing protective sealant. It’s ideal for safeguarding oil paintings, watercolours, gouache, pastels, charcoal drawings, and even inkjet prints. The finish imparts a soft, satin to matte lustre that reduces glare and enhances the richness of your colours, unlike glossy spray varnishes.Archival Protection That Preserves Your LegacyYou pour your heart and soul into your creations; they deserve to be protected for a lifetime. Dorland's Wax Medium creates a tough yet flexible film that shields your artwork from the damaging effects of moisture, dust, and dirt. This waterproof barrier prevents smudging on delicate media like pastel and charcoal, sealing the surface securely. The archival formula ensures your work will not yellow, crack, or discolour over time, preserving its original integrity and vibrancy for generations to enjoy. It is the definitive artist sealant for work that matters.Effortless Application for a Safer StudioExperience the beauty of encaustic-style effects without the complex and hazardous heating process. As a true cold wax medium, Dorland's is ready to use straight from the jar. It has a very low odour and contains no harsh solvents, making it a safer choice for artists working in home studios or shared spaces.Application Instructions:For a final coat, apply a thin, even layer using a soft, lint-free cloth, brush, or palette knife.Allow it to dry for 24-48 hours. The drying time may vary depending on the thickness of application and ambient conditions.Once dry, you can leave the beautiful matte finish as is, or buff it gently with a clean cloth to achieve a higher satin sheen.When mixing with oils, start by adding a small amount and increase as needed to achieve your desired consistency.Product Specifications:Brand: Dorland'sProduct: Wax MediumVolume: 16 fl oz (0.47 litres)Composition: A premium blend of selected waxes and damar resinFinish: Translucent; dries to a satin or matte finish (buffable to a higher sheen)Compatibility: Oils, pastels, watercolours, tempera, photography, wood, and mixed media artTrust in Dorland's for Consistent, Professional ResultsJoin the community of artists who refuse to compromise on the quality and longevity of their work. This generous 16 fl oz jar of Dorland's Wax Medium ensures you have a reliable supply for all your projects, big and small. Add this indispensable finishing compound to your art supplies today and discover the difference it makes in both your process and your final product. Review: Great product - This stuff is amazing. I have used it to protect home made playing cards. There is a nice matte finish if you don't buff, when buffing it leaves a nice satin/slight shine to the cards. Application is pretty easy. I used a thin layer that I rubbed into the design, let cure overnight and then buffed with some kitchen roll the day after. Leave to dry for another 24 hours and they don't leave a residue if applied thin. I went for the bigger tub, and honestly it will last me probably through to the year if I use it regulary enough. A little goes a long way. Review: Great stuff. - I love this stuff. I came across it from someone who was using it to seal watercolour bookmarks in a journal. This is just what I needed. It’s great stuff. I am making oracle cards and was using Mod Podge but they didn’t come out so good and the cards kept sticking together. So I tried this and it’s perfect for sealing watercolour. So easy to use. I left it overnight to dry to make sure and I’m very happy with the more professional finish than using messy Mod Podge! So glad I bought the big pot, even though a little goes a long way. ## Features - UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY ON ANY SURFACE: Elevate your art beyond the canvas. Dorland's Wax Medium is a uniquely versatile formula that blends seamlessly with oil paints to add translucency and texture, or can be applied as a final protective varnish over watercolours, drawings, and even photographs. This single jar replaces multiple mediums, saving you space and money while opening up new possibilities for your mixed media projects, from sealing collages to finishing wooden crafts with a professi - PRESERVE YOUR ARTWORK FOR A LIFETIME: Safeguard your masterpieces against dust, moisture, and the effects of time. Our premium blend of waxes and resin creates a durable, waterproof sealant that prevents smudging on pastels and drawings without the harsh solvents found in other varnishes. This archival cold wax finish delivers a beautiful satin to matte lustre that won't yellow or crack, ensuring your paintings and photographs retain their original vibrancy and integrity for generations to come. - ACHIEVE STUNNING TEXTURE AND DEPTH: Transform flat colours into dynamic, captivating surfaces. Mix this medium directly into your oil paints to create rich impasto effects, build up layers with incredible body, or thin it with a solvent for delicate glazing techniques. Unlike other mediums, it provides a buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes and palette knife marks beautifully, allowing you to control the final finish from a subtle matte sheen to a luminous, polished surface. - ENJOY A SAFER, MORE PLEASANT STUDIO EXPERIENCE: Create encaustic-style effects without the hazards of heat or toxic fumes. As a true cold wax medium, Dorland's requires no heating and has a minimal odour, making it ideal for home studios or classroom environments. It applies smoothly with a brush, palette knife, or cloth and cleans up easily with a solvent. Spend less time on complicated setups and more time focusing on your artistic vision with this convenient and artist-friendly formula. - GET EXCEPTIONAL VALUE AND CONSISTENT RESULTS: This generous 16 fl oz (0.47l) jar provides an ample supply for numerous large-scale projects, ensuring you won't run out mid-creation. Manufactured to the highest standards, Dorland's delivers a consistently smooth, workable paste every time you open the jar. This reliable performance makes it a trusted staple for artists, photographers, and crafters who demand dependable results for their work, from initial mixing to the final protective coat. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00279D26G | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,289 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 19 in Wax | | Brand | Jacquard | | Brand Name | Jacquard | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,917 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00743772100133, 00758035390015 | | Item Form | Paste | | Item Weight | 0.81 Pounds | | Item form | Paste | | Item weight | 0.81 Pounds | | Manufacturer | RUPERT GIBBONS & SPIDER | | Model Number | F-VDW1001 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of items | 1 | | Part Number | F-VDW1001 | | Recommended Uses For Product | sealing, varnishing, mixing with oil paint and powdered pigments, cleaning, preserving, polishing antiques paintings, not for hot wax painting | | Recommended uses for product | sealing, varnishing, mixing with oil paint and powdered pigments, cleaning, preserving, polishing antiques paintings, not for hot wax painting Recommended uses for product sealing, varnishing, mixing with oil paint and powdered pigments, cleaning, preserving, polishing antiques paintings, not for hot wax painting See more | | Specific Uses For Product | Sealing, Varnishing, Mixing with Paint and Pigments, Cleaning, Preserving, Polishing | | Specific uses for product | Sealing, Varnishing, Mixing with Paint and Pigments, Cleaning, Preserving, Polishing | | UPC | 685239120592 743772100133 | | Unit Count | 473.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Jacquard - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00743772100133 - **Item form:** Liquid - **Item weight:** 0.81 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** RUPERT GIBBONS & SPIDER - **Number of items:** 1 - **Recommended uses for product:** mixed media art projects, oil painting, artwork preservation, antique cleaning - **Specific uses for product:** Artwork Protection, Mixed Media Art Projects, Antique Cleaning, Sealant, Varnish, Medium - **UPC:** 685239120592 743772100133 - **Unit count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Dorland's Wax Medium, Versatile Cold Wax for Oil Paints and Mixed Media, Protective Matte Varnish to Seal Artwork, Artist Grade Finishing Compound, 16 fl oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710ea-zaPSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by N***E on 19 March 2026* This stuff is amazing. I have used it to protect home made playing cards. There is a nice matte finish if you don't buff, when buffing it leaves a nice satin/slight shine to the cards. Application is pretty easy. I used a thin layer that I rubbed into the design, let cure overnight and then buffed with some kitchen roll the day after. Leave to dry for another 24 hours and they don't leave a residue if applied thin. I went for the bigger tub, and honestly it will last me probably through to the year if I use it regulary enough. A little goes a long way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stuff. *by T***. on 16 April 2025* I love this stuff. I came across it from someone who was using it to seal watercolour bookmarks in a journal. This is just what I needed. It’s great stuff. I am making oracle cards and was using Mod Podge but they didn’t come out so good and the cards kept sticking together. So I tried this and it’s perfect for sealing watercolour. So easy to use. I left it overnight to dry to make sure and I’m very happy with the more professional finish than using messy Mod Podge! So glad I bought the big pot, even though a little goes a long way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bit small *by S***A on 12 August 2026* Works okay however it's a small tub for the price and won't last very long ## Frequently Bought Together - Jacquard Dorlands Wax - 16 Ounce - Versatile Pure Wax and Damar Resin - Protective Topcoat for Sealing and Finishing - Pebeo Easy Peel Liquid Latex Masking Fluid - Drawing Gum - Dries Quickly - For Ink - Watercolor - Gouache Painting & Illustration - Fine Arts & Crafts Supplies - 45ml Bottle - Dr. Ph. 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