Wax (caustic) paster 50g

Lavender Wax Paste 50g by Alternative Photographic Suppliesis a professional, historically inspired preparation designed for waxing, finishing, and permanently protecting photographic prints. Made from carefully purified beeswax and natural lavender essential oil, it is an essential addition to every alternative photography and historical process darkroom.

Applications in Historical & Alternative Processes

This preparation originates directly from traditional photographic practices and has historically been used for finishing prints created in processes such as:

• Cyanotype
• Salt Prints
• Van Dyke Brown Prints

Triple Action: Protection & Unique Aesthetic Qualities

Protection Against External Factors

Provides long-lasting protection for photographic prints against moisture, humidity, and environmental conditions.

Enhanced Contrast

In addition to its protective function, the paste naturally deepens shadows slightly and enhances overall image contrast.

Warm Tonal Shift

Gently warms the overall tone of the finished print, giving it a classic archival appearance (final results depend on the paper used).

0% Turpentine Formula – Safe for Fine Art Papers

The product is completely free from turpentine and its derivatives. Thanks to the use of only pure beeswax and lavender oil, the paste is 100% safe for delicate paper substrates, does not damage the structure of archival prints, and provides excellent comfort and a beautiful fragrance while working in the studio.

Directions for Use

1. Apply a small amount of wax paste onto a clean, soft cloth.
2. Using gentle circular motions, evenly spread the preparation across the surface of a completely dry print.
3. Carefully rub and polish until all visible traces of the paste disappear from the print surface.

Tip

The Fine Art Photography wax paste may also be used for preserving wooden objects and other surfaces resistant to solvents based on essential oils.

Complete Your Darkroom Setup

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• Cyanotype Kit – freshly prepared photographic chemistry mixed on the day of your order.
• Canson Student Paper – acid-free paper resistant to repeated washing, ideal for alternative photographic processes.
• Pictorico Film – ultra-premium transparent film for printing dense digital negatives.