First Wax Layers

Here is the painting with the painters tape on the framing (that was a good idea, you can see the textures on the side tapes which is dripped wax) and the first 5 thin layers of clear wax medium (pharmaceutical grade beeswax and damar).








You can barely see the wax on the wood at this stage, but in order to build a stronger piece, each layer should be thin and built up patiently, layer after layer.


I'll continue to add layers of clear medium until it gets pretty thick.





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