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Hello Rochelle,
Before I say anything please understand I never learned to type in a proper manner and I am very uncomfortable trying to give you a response. So if this comes off very mechanical please excuse
me.
I keep bees and get my virgin wax from the cappings when harvesting the honey crops.
White beeswax will combine with solvent in a glass bottle in the hot sun. Test a small amount first. Remember to cap the bottle. For solvent I use mineral spirits. Turpentine will age with time and becomes resinous. It will also begin to dry poorly.
As above but with dry pigment adding the solvent on top and finally the wax. In the doing, the next step becomes obvious. You need enough wax to bind the pigment. Normally I weigh the pigment and the wax. Usually one to one works. You need enough solvent to get a brushable quality.
Be aware that the paint made takes time to fully harden. Test on a panel. That's the non-toxic way to make the paint.
You can of course use a pan in a water bath. Watch the heat and the naked flame. Don't let your wax smoke.
Use non-toxic pigments.Handle with respect. Practice good hygiene.Breathing mask. Wash hands. Mars Colours. Titanium Dioxide. Calcium Carbonate.
ee Sinopia.com or Kremer Pigments.
Wax works best with wax. See the book - The mysterious Fayum Portraits. Good Luck.
You can also render the wax water usable. See Mayer for more information.
Khaimraj
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Khaimraj
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