Cold Wax
medium:
Techniques, Concepts & Conversations
$49
Now In Its 3rd Printing!
Winner of TWO
International Book Awards!
...will provide both inspiration and practical information for decades to come.
The conversations and images contained in this book demonstrate that artists have a facility for taking ideas, methods and techniques from the past and renewing them in unexpected ways.
– John Seed, The Huffington Post
McLaughlin and Crowell have given cold-wax artists (and artists-to-be) an enormous gift. Impossible to imagine a book that could be more comprehensive, thoughtful, careful, and generously written and presented.
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I own a lot of art books as an educator and practicing artist. This is one of the finest and most inspiring books on cold wax I have ever read. Whether you are new to this medium or experienced and need fresh ideas, this is an easy to follow, excellent and highly thorough resource. It's beautifully bound and holds up to much use in or out of the studio. � 
Diana Shay Diehl
June 8, 2018 -
Wide coverage of techniques & examples. Makes a great coffee table book, too! 
Robert Dodge
December 23, 2018 - This book is like a cold wax manual. Educational and inspiring. For a medium that has been around so long, I was surprised to see there was so little information about it. This book has the answers. If you want to use cold wax, buy this book!
Jennifer Vorraro Jorgensen
October 22, 2018 - I have worked in Encaustic and other media for years, but took a short 2 hour cold wax last year. It seemed like a good option during the time of year that I couldn't use encaustic due to time or weather constraints (hot wax needs venting). I found this site and recently bought the book, which just arrived on my doorstep. I am delighted with the detail, the wealth of information, and the pure fun of reading this well crafted book. I have many art books and how-to books, but this has sprung to the top of my list. It is awesome. It is a quality production item, and I hardily recommend it to anyone interested in working with wax. Well worth the price, which is far cheaper than I would have expected for what is offered.
Barb Smith
May 23, 2017 - The ultimate cold wax medium reference, no matter what stage of artistic development you are at. Also, it is an easy read -- neither simplistic or scholarly. It's also a good way to discover some of the best cold wax medium artists out there.
Johnny-Valerie Jackson
March 3, 2019 - It's by far the most comprehensive book on cold wax and the variety of things you can do with it! Rebecca and Jerry are the ultimate professionals that together have produced an outstanding resource book for all artists interested in cold wax!
Gretchen Black Papka
June 27, 2019 - Wow that was fast! 😊Thank you
Shawna Moore
April 9, 2020 - The Bible of Cold Wax information and technique. A wonderful read, covers so many topics. If you have to get one book about CW this is it.
Darcy Gray
October 6, 2019 - Det er en fantastik alsidig bog. Du får hele undervisningen i cold wax medium fra første side til den sidste side.
Den tungeste bog jeg længe har haft som lærebog.man kan næsten ikke have bedre indgang til det kunsteriske side af denne art for kunst. Jeg bruger den hver dag.
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April 15, 2020 - This is the most comprehensive resource. Everything and anything you want to know is in this book. It is also beautiful. I have it out on my coffee table and love to page through it.
Barb Weber
June 30, 2019
More than just a technical guide, this 320-page, fully illustrated book provides comprehensive information for those who are new to cold wax, as well as technical expertise and inspiration to those already using the medium.
The authors’ advice and experience–along with the work and words of over 100 artists from around the world–will strengthen your work and studio practice, suggest exciting new directions, and support thoughtful self-critique.
Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin feel strongly that the "why" of using cold wax medium is as important as the “how.”
Many of the artists whose work appears in the book speak about intentions, process, and experimentation. The authors include their own thoughts about these topics, and more.
And because readers also want clear information and direction for working with cold wax, large sections of the book are devoted to important practical information, including: materials, detailed lists of supplies, studio setup, illustrated how-to sections, and in-depth discussion of procedures.
The book’s many images—which include paintings, collages, combines, prints, and even sculpture—provide artistic inspiration and illustrate the diversity of ways artists around the world are using cold wax medium. There are quotes, recipes, and tips from many of the artists, as well as a final chapter that focuses on the reflections of a selection of key artists.
Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts & Conversations will provide both inspiration and practical information for decades to come.
