Category Archives: Tutorials

Dec
16
2008

Encaustic 101: Image Transfers

Have you already read my tutorial on Getting Started in Encaustics and Making Your Own Paints? Then read on….
Transferring images onto wax is easy! First, prepare your surface with an even layer of encaustic paint or medium. Fuse, fuse and re-fuse until it is nice and flat. (A separate tutorial on [...]

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Sep
08
2008

Encaustic 101: Making Your Own Paints

Are you ready to make your own paints?
Have you already read my blog on getting started in encaustics? Then read on!
Step 1:
Supplies. You’ll need damar resin, beeswax and pigment. If you are new to encaustics, I suggest you start with a 1 pound bag of resin and a 5+ pound bag of granulated white beeswax [...]

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Aug
10
2008

Encaustic 101: Getting Started

Are you interested in painting with encaustics?
Are you just a casual internet browser who stumbled upon my website? Here’s where to start!
Step 1:
Education. Want to teach yourself? Buy and read “The Art of Encaustic Painting” by Joann Mattera. This is the most accurate and up to date guide on encaustics that has been printed in [...]

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Jun
13
2008

Screen Printing Update

I wanted to give you a wee little taste of the current projects in process… however, I had “technical difficulties” with the screen filler ONLY method (damn it, I KNEW better too) and I’ve had to blast out this screen and opt for the more complicated photo emulsion process. (sigh)
Still… here’s a tidbit to wet [...]

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