Encaustic Materials: Brushes

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

For encaustic work, it is important that you only use natural-bristle brushes. The bristles of synthetic brushes may melt when subjected to heat. BRUSH OPTIONS Chip Brushes – Chip brushes from the hardware store are affordable and come in a variety of widths,...

Encaustic Materials: The Heated Palette

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

A heated palette is used to melt encaustic medium and paints and keep them in their molten state when painting. It is also used to warm brushes and other tools. An electric griddle is well-suited for this purpose. Choose one that has a smooth surface so you can melt...

A Guide to Encaustic Materials

Monday, March 13, 2017

Encaustic is a wax-based paint you apply hot to a surface and then reheated to fuse the paint. It is a versatile medium which can be worked on smooth or textured and can even be combined with a lot of other media. If you’re interested in encaustic but have never...

Hanging Book Sculpture Tutorial

Monday, March 6, 2017

Learn how to make this hanging book sculpture that you can display indoors or outdoors. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Email me your comments here.

Book Sculpture Tutorial: The Dickinson

Thursday, March 2, 2017

The Dickinson Book Sculpture features a staggered geometric design complemented with dainty pearl-accented flowers. It is one of my bestsellers, and now you can do it at home with this free video tutorial. For a guide to choosing the right book for this project, click...