Have you already read my tutorial on Getting Started in Encaustics and Making Your Own Paints? Have you already picked up all your encaustic supplies? 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 [...]
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 can find a great list of money saving options on my Encaustic Supply page). You’ll need damar resin, beeswax and pigment. If you are new to encaustics, I suggest [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
