Encaustic printmaking involves creating a monotype—a single, unique print—directly on a heated palette. The design is then transferred, or “pulled,” onto a piece of paper, all without the use of a press.
Unlike other printmaking methods, the encaustic monotype process creates an original work of art that cannot be duplicated. The monotype is made by laying a thin piece of paper onto molten wax. As the paper presses into the wax, it absorbs the design, capturing its unique textures and thicknesses. Once lifted, the exact composition can never be repeated, making each print a singular expression of creativity.
If you’re new to encaustic printmaking, consider starting at the bottom of the list. Posts are published in reverse chronological order, making it easy to follow along from the basics to more advanced techniques.
Today is the first day of the Fifth International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown. Provincetown’s Commercial Street is a colourful narrow one-way street with more pedestrians, bikes, and pedicabs then cars […]
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