ENCAUSTICS
Encaustic is a versatile and forgiving medium, allowing you to “undo” almost anything. It’s the process of painting with a mixture of beeswax, resin, and pigment to make paintings or collage with wax instead of glue. Encaustic is compatible with most types of media. Consider combining several techniques to find your own unique look, and don’t be afraid to experiment!
GO WITH THE FLOW
You can buy commercial encaustic paints in many colors and thin them with any amount of clear encaustic medium to get the consistency you want and to extend your paint. Simply heat your paint in tins or directly on a pancake griddle at about 200 degrees ...
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