So I huge box shows up at my house on my birthday. What could it be. Ampersand Art sent me a box filled with their new encaustic panels. I cannot wait to try them out. So thank you Ampersand for the panels (the best birthday gift ever) So heating up the...
I get many newbies in my workshop who ask what is encaustic medium? It is beeswax with damar resin. But watch the video and then you can see them in their original state [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqirGmDmNGI&w=448&h=252&hd=1]
Thanks to everyone who reposted the video or sent in questions. I did another video to help explain or re-explain the first video. Keep the questions coming and check back soon for the next tutorial....
The word encaustic is a Greek term which means to burn in. Each layer of the wax needs to be fused to the bottom layer. Â Encaustic is not he media. It is beeswax that has damar resin mixed in. So many people give me candles thinking that I can use it in my art. Candle...
