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 …
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Damar resin has long been the hardener of choice to combine with beeswax in encaustic medium recipes. Because of its high melting point, it aids in making a more robust …
Comparing Castor Wax & Damar Resin in Encaustic Medium Discover More »
Encaustic Gesso is typically used to prime your substrate so that you are beginning with a white ground. But, encaustic gesso doesn’t have to be white. In this post, you’ll …
When I want to know things I tend to go to the bottom and gather knowledge and experience from different sources. Then I try out the facts/statements in my own …
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Is encaustic toxic? With adequate ventilation and a working temperature that is under 200°F, encaustic is a safe medium to work with. It is important to use a thermometer to …
Cold wax painting does not use the encaustic painting process Encaustic is the name for both a wax painting medium and a painting process that uses heat to apply and …
Before you begin to paint with encaustic, you’ll need to pick up encaustic art supplies and set up a studio space. Once you have all the supplies you need in …
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This past week I visited MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Seeing famous encaustic paintings and sculptures in person at the …
Famous Encaustic Paintings and Sculptures in New York City Galleries Discover More »
