Making the switch

JENDZS wrote:Just my 2 cents - I bought a TAG white and have had nothing but problems with it doing line work. My Wolfe white was always wonderful. People say these are the same, but not IMHO!

Interesting. I have bought and used up more than enough of all the different beeswax/paraffin brands (DFX/TAG/Wolfe) to find that in constant use and practice there was no definable difference. Perhaps it is my longer experience that leads to this conclusion?

I would love to see photo comparisons if you have them Thanks

~Heff

Michelle Heffner wrote:I think its so funny when people argue/discuss the differences in performance with the TAG/DFX/Wolfe whites and blacks.

Funny funny funny

~Heff

Double ditto...

so they are exactly the same you say? I only tried DFX, I know another painter in my area that uses wolfe and she says her wolfe black stains more than my DFX black...
I donno...

I think there are slight variations between batches. The NEWER Wolfe and DFX whites are essentially identical... I've got both and they,,IMO, work exactly the same, with the same results.

So for new purchases I stand by my "ditto"!!

However, I have lots of OLD Wolfe white and it IS much better than the above two noted. It is glossier in the pot and more opaque on application - I think it contains more wax... it looks waxier and feels waxier on the skin.

Over the last 20 years that I have been face painting, I have used many different products. I don't think it's funny when people discuss their preferences. I think it is interesting. Like Shannon wrote, there are slight variations between batches. There are also variations in how we all use our paints. You can see what more or less water can do to a design. I say explore, enjoy, and use what you feel comfortable with to do your personal best work. Keep posting your personal feelings about products. I love reading it all!

glad your having fun. Beautiful daughter and butterflies.
Thanks for sharing.
Laurie

I think alot of people keep two whites, one for line and one for bases. On another note, I don't own a wolfe black, but my partner does. I have been using the tulip black. I tried both on my arm the other night. While I found that the both were similar in loading and use between loads, the tulip was much blacker. So I went to buy more and of course they were sold out.

thefacepaintlady wrote:Hmmm and TAG white is sticky as all get out, apparently. I don't like it for bases. I guess I have to keep two whites on hand, one for bases and one for linework? Sheesh.

Most of us do! I actually have three flat whites... Snaz and Kryolan for bases, and Wolfe for linework. Also have Kryolan Interferenz silver and Snaz Sparkle White for sheer bases.

And two reds... Snaz for bases and Wolfe for details (like tongues and blood)

etc.

I even had 3 whites at one stage wolfe for line work, paradise for a soft base & TAG white for a more solid white base. Now I only have 2 wolfe & TAG oh & I use TAG pearl white for a soft base.

I use Wolfe Black & White for my line work. Im extremely pleased with them.. I also bought Wolfe (like a bright)green, and found that it stains quite a bit. Not to happy with that one... What blues did you use in that recently posted butterfly, same as your avatar, that blue is what Ive been looking for.

I know they are supposed to all be the same but something was wrong with my TAG white and I did a side-by-side on my arm with DFX and kept it on for a few hours and the TAG flaked off ALOT more. I love it for everything but the line work cracked and flaked....so THERE you smiley ladies.