How to Use Fosshape for Sculptural Encaustic Art
Disclosure: Wonderflex World sent me one yard of Fosshape to review for this post. Are you excited to explore the creative possibilities of Fosshape? In this guide, you’ll learn how […]
Reuse Wax Scrapings: Tips for reusing encaustic paint
Originally published April 18, 2019 Do you reuse wax scrapings or throw them away? Perhaps you’re saving them with no idea how to use them. Scraping is a natural part
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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
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
How To Use Sumi Paper For Photo Encaustic
What is Sumi Paper? The term rice paper is really a misnomer, the paper has nothing to do with rice. It would be more accurate to call it Sumi Paper.
