How to Make Encaustic Medium
Encaustic medium, often simply referred to as wax, is a combination of beeswax and damar resin. When pigment is added to encaustic medium, we then have encaustic paint. encaustic medium = beeswax + damar resin encaustic paint = beeswax + damar resin + pigment BEESWAX...
Encaustic Materials: Brushes
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
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
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...