Yes, You Can Paint with Encaustic on Plexiglass
When Encaustic is painted on Plexiglass, the beauty of translucent wax and the transparency of plexiglass combine to create luminous works. When I first heard about painting on plexiglass with […]
Gesso, Surfaces, & Substrates
Learn how to select, prepare, and work with different surfaces for encaustic painting, from wood panels to alternative substrates. Discover best practices for priming with encaustic gesso, creating a stable painting surface, and experimenting with underpainting techniques like pigmenting gesso. Explore ways to reclaim and rework encaustic-covered boards for sustainable art practices.
How to Make and Pigment Encaustic Gesso
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
Testing Encaustic Gesso Grounds using the Freezer Test
In this post Amie Brand tests homemade encaustic gesso using the freezer test. When I want to know things I tend to go to the bottom and gather knowledge and
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Yes, you can use Chalk Paint in place of Encaustic Gesso
Chalk & Milk Paint as a stable underpainting for encaustic art So many of us are familiar with acrylic-based mixed media art. YouTube videos have walked us through thousands of
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Venetian Plaster an Alternative to Encaustic Gesso
Last month Georgia Ferrell shared a post about her experiments with Venetian Plaster on Jute and Burlap for encaustic surfaces. In this post, Dianne Jean Erickson demonstrates how to use Venetian Plaster as an alternative to Encaustic Gesso when preparing a panel substrate.
Experimenting with Plaster on Jute & Burlap
Years ago I purchased some oil sticks to play with, not having any idea that they would lead me here, to share my encaustic experimentation with you. Searching for information about
Introducing Encaustiflex for Encaustic Mixed Media, Textile & Fibre Art
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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The What, Why, & How of Encaustic Gesso
This post was originally written by Victoria Wallace and published on March, 18, 2011. It has been expanded and rewritten by Ruth Maude, January 28, 2025 What is Encaustic Gesso?
