When working with encaustic wax, one of the most satisfying aspects of the medium is the ability to scrape, incise, and carve into the surface, revealing layers of colour and […]
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A Love Affair with Encaustic and Alcohol Ink Disclosure: Jacquard Products sent me a complimentary set of their Pinata alcohol inks to review as part of this article. I have
Disclosure: Kama Pigments sent me free encaustic paints to review for this post. Commercially available encaustic paints I usually make my own encaustic medium, I haven’t very often used ready-made
Disclosure: I received two tools Incising & Carving Tools from Diamond Core Tools for review. A Review of Diamond Core Incising & Carving Tools Artists painting with encaustic use clay
What are Wax Emulsion Water-Soluble Paints? Water-soluble wax paints are tube paints comprised of pigments in a wax binder. Although the manufacturers are branding them as encaustic paints they are
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Some time ago, I stumbled upon Debbie Lyddon’s work on Pinterest. Her work inspired me to explore new ways to combine textiles and encaustic wax painting. While I had used
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If you’re an encaustic artist, you know how quickly your workspace can get messy—and how tricky it can be to manage hot tools safely. Over the years, I’ve discovered a
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Disclosure: Chartpak, Inc. sent me a variety of Higgins Inks to review for this post. Ink can be used to great effect in encaustic painting. You can draw or write
Artists working in encaustic are always on the lookout for innovative ways to create texture and patterns in wax. Silicone cake decorating stencils, onlays and impression mats, are excellent for
Disclosure: Jacquard sent me a free sample of Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments to review for this post. I have shied away from using dry pigment powders since Gregory Wright’s patterned effects
