---
product_id: 12010919
title: "Cold Wax Medium Size: 16 oz"
brand: "gamblin"
price: "€ 81.97"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Gamblin"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/12010919-cold-wax-medium-size-16-oz
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# matte finish for oil paints 16 oz natural beeswax base wax varnish protection Cold Wax Medium Size: 16 oz

**Brand:** gamblin
**Price:** € 81.97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your oil painting game with the matte magic of Cold Wax Medium!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Wax Medium Size: 16 oz by gamblin
- **How much does it cost?** € 81.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/12010919-cold-wax-medium-size-16-oz)

## Best For

- gamblin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gamblin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Matte Mastery:** Transforms oil colors into rich, matte textures for that coveted gallery-worthy look.
- • **Trusted Quality:** Made in the USA with a 4.7-star rating from 586 artists who swear by it.
- • **Precision Control:** Mix up to 1/3 paint volume to avoid cracking—engineered for flawless finishes every time.
- • **Natural Power Blend:** Crafted from unbleached beeswax and alkyd resin for a pure, eco-conscious medium.
- • **Versatile Application:** Use as a thickener or a protective wax varnish—flexibility that fuels your creative edge.

## Overview

Gamblin Cold Wax Medium is a 16 oz soft paste made from natural unbleached beeswax, alkyd resin, and Gamsol, designed to thicken oil paints and create a matte finish. It doubles as a wax varnish for dry oil paintings, offering versatile use without adding oil. Made in the USA, it’s highly rated for quality and ease of use, perfect for professional artists seeking durable, refined textures.

## Description

Gamblin Cold Wax Medium can be used to make oil colors thicker and more matte. A soft paste formulated to knife consistency it is made from naturally white unbleached beeswax, alkyd resin and Gamsol. Gamblin Cold Wax Medium contains no oil so it can be applied as a wax varnish over a dry oil painting or mixed with Gamsol to increase stiffness when added to oil paints. Add no more than 1/3rd total paint volume otherwise cracking may occur.

Review: Great product! - Easy to use, dries on watercolor paintings as a hard finish, used with oil paintings it has many uses. Great product!
Review: Excellent - High quality. Fast delivery. Good price.

## Features

- GB03016

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006OJACY |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,523 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #645 in Art Paints |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (586) |
| Finish types | Flatt / Matte |
| Import | Made in US |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
| Item model number | G03016 |
| Manufacturer | Gamblin |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 7.5 inches |
| Skin type | Dry |
| Specific instructions for use | Interior |
| Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Gamblin
- **Item Form:** Paste
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Art Paints, Oil Colors, Gamblin Mediums, Gamvar, Wax Varnish
- **Item Weight:** 0.44 Kilograms

## Images

![Cold Wax Medium Size: 16 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iQUnVtdOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it be shipped internationally  ?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is this any different than the Gamblin's wax with the screw top lid?**
A: I have used this pry top and it's fine.  I have been waxing my watercolor abstracts.  I seems to "enrichen" the colors a but, and also moves any pencil drawings around.  G.M.

**Q: This says can be mixed with osm, what is osm? Thank you, I need to do a different finish for my acrylic paintings.**
A: Cold Wax Medium is a mixture of beeswax and resin and could be thinned but does not need to be. It can be used to finish acrylic and watercolor paintings. Just rub it on with a soft cloth to a satin sheen. The watercolor paintings need to be mounted on a sturdy support. I use cradled wood panels. They can then be displayed without glass.

**Q: Can this be used over chalk painted furniture as a wax varnish?**
A: I mix cold wax with oil paint for art work and then apply the wax over the finished painting. I use a soft cloth to polish it after letting it dry. I think it could work over chalk in multiple coats and then polished but I have never tried that. It is thin so I am not sure of the long term effect.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!
*by D***E on December 3, 2025*

Easy to use, dries on watercolor paintings as a hard finish, used with oil paintings it has many uses. Great product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by S***R on October 15, 2025*

High quality. Fast delivery. Good price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth texture
*by M***A on July 13, 2025*

Love this product for my oil paints. Rich texture and helps drying time. Gives good body without sacrificing the paint quality. Good price too.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-26*