Create Three-Dimensional Structures With Fosshape
Disclosure: Wonderflex World sent me one yard of Fosshape to review for this post. Fosshape is a felt-like material that can be used to create three-dimensional forms. When heat-set Fosshape …
How to reuse encaustic scrapings
Originally published April 18, 2019 Scraping is part of the encaustic painting process but this can feel wasteful. What do you do with encaustic scrapings? Believe me, I know that …
Christina Lovisa’s Homemade Paste for Collage
This recipe to make your own paste for collage comes from master mixed-media art instructor Christina Lovisa. Christina’s homemade YES! paste alternative works really well under encaustic. This adhesive is …
Glass As A Substrate For Encaustic Painting!
A good substrate for Encaustic Painting is rigid, absorbent, and heat resistant, it bonds well with the layers of wax without fear of cracking or separation. Yes, you can paint …
How to organize your art studio
Originally published July 12, 2019 I’ve noticed a few people asking in Facebook groups for advice to organize their encaustic art studio. My art studio is the most organized space …
Create Beautiful Cyanotype Prints To Use In Encaustic Paintings
Creating cyanotype prints is a fun thing to do on a sunny day. What is Cyanotype? Cyanotype, also known as photograms, blueprints or sun prints, is a 19th-century alternative photographic …
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How To Do An Encaustic Pour For Outstanding Results
In the last post, I talked about the best way to paint a smooth encaustic surface. In this post, I’ll introduce you to an alternative way to achieve a glossy …
The Best Way To Paint A Smooth Encaustic Surface
A perfectly smooth surface is the hardest to achieve in encaustic painting. When fusing, air bubbles from the substrate rise up through the wax and cause tiny pinholes on the …
