Faux encaustic techniques

The one thing I DON'T like about doing Encaustic paintings is the cost... seriously it adds up. Each small brick can cost up to $20, and medium brick up to $50. So I love it when I have the opportunity to teach "tricks" that can either save on $$ or time. The first such trick is using Gesso specifically made for Encaustic painting. Another technique involves white tissue paper and chalk pastels... together they equal Faux Encaustics. It's simple really.. draw your design onto a sheet of…

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I love the look of encaustics and have always thought that the effect would lend itself well to my work. But the lack of ventilation a...

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Mixed-media artist Cathy Nichols provides 10 helpful tips for artists interested in discovering the world of encaustic art!

Tips for finishing encaustic painting sides with encaustic medium and using the encaustic iron to fuse to a smooth surface.

It's faux encaustic time again. I was really trying to add different types of inclusions into these layers - paper, natural elements, hand written and card. Seal greyboard media board with white gesso and blend titan buff, titanium white, medium grey and burnt sienna media fluid acrylics with a sponge. Adhere some tissue wrap sealing it with decoupage sealer. Layer on a thickish coat of the decoart clear modeling paste and lay in some inclusions. I went and grabbed some dry grass from the…

How to add fine details to encaustic paintings — Studio Stacy

About six years ago I attended a Golden Gel Mediums workshop with an all-day hands-on demonstration of all the possibilities of their various gels and texture mediums. Since then, I’ve used …

Discover loads of information relating to various encaustic wax melting processes. Learn about tools, materials, support and recipes or the archived section

Wanna learn how to make encaustic photos? Here I’ll show you how to transfer photos onto wax! Far out! Gesso setup These are 10×15 inch pine boards. And yes, I have lots of storage in my shelf by the window. My dining room is really more of a studio working space. Waxing setup We space-time … Encaustic photo tutorial Read More »

If you're interested in painting with encaustics this post will help you get started with the right supplies and tools. Check out allthingsencaustic.com for more

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The Altered Page: Faux Encaustic Video Tutorial

A step-by-step guide to the encaustic pour method to achieve a glossy smooth encaustic painting surface for outstanding results

An introduction to the world of encaustic art, where wax is used to paint a variety of subjects from magical abstracts to more traditional artworks.

Blick Art Materials on Instagram: "It’s not magic. It’s encaustic ✨ This ancient technique involves melting and fusing pigmented beeswax 🐝 🤯 As the wax cools, it solidifies, creating layers of shiny, luminous color. The Fayum mummy portraits, painted over 2,000 years ago, prove just how enduring encaustic art can be⚱️ Almost lost to time, today encaustic is back and better than ever thanks to generations of diligent artists and innovative companies like R&F Handmade Paints—their…