Pain of Existence Graphic Art by David S. Soriano

 Currently being painted with gouache on canvas.

Aquazol 50/ Acrylic Paint Formulations ( Observation)

 Aquazol 50 (water-soluble polymer) has been used as a consolidant in art restoration studies. It remains water-soluble and ageing simulations in the lab ( La Nasa et al 2017) revealed stability.

The Aquazol ( Polymer Science Innovations in AZ., USA) has been used in several ways in art conservation.

I placed a 1:1 mixture (v/v) of 35% Aquazol 50 with a commercial acrylic and a smooth blend occurred quickly at 20 deg C. The paint was smoothly added to cardstock and drying was retarded.

I will test a dried swatch in water for 24 hrs. at 20 deg C and look for bleeding. The acrylic should prevent this from happening.

The Aquazol 30 does indicate acceptable consolidant utility at this point  in time.

Sun, Tree & Dance Graphic Art by David S. Soriano

 Currently being painted with oil/ cold wax formulation on canvas.

Sol Graphic Art by Soriano (Cuurently Being Painted)

 Acrylics in cold wax formulations on canvas.

Topsy Turvy Graphic Art ( Being Painted) David S. Soriano

 Currently being painted with acrylic cold wax formulations on canvas.

Acrylic Cold Wax Formulation

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial acrylics in cold wax ( 1:1:0.5  beeswax: emulsifying wax: iso-octanol)   / Turgitol (   few drops of non-ionic surfactant)  with "Mothers California Car Wax" and drops of water.

The paint flows smoothly like peanut butter.

I have found artwork can be varnished with dammar resin in turpentine in 48 hrs with no observed paint smearing.