Sennelier : Beeswax : 100g

A pure natural bleached wax used in many recipes, it can be utilised as a medium in oil paints in small amounts, especially to make buttery paints for dense colors such as Flake White.

Beeswax melts at about 63° and is soluble cold in turpentine or white spirits. It is also used as a matting agent in varnishes (also in small amounts).

Beeswax is heat-sensitive and is used for making encaustic paints. As a binder, it has a good stabilising effect, especially if the works are stored in favourable conditions.