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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Building Texture
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Texture can be achieved in many various ways; a technique sometimes referred to as scumble. For example, the above surface was created by using a printmaking scraper. To scrape off the surface and then reattach it. For a faceted technique. A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. And other topics (search the tabs), all are in the works. I should point out that this is a one person operation (takes...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Encaustic Paint and Grounds
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Encaustic Paint and Grounds. Encaustic Gesso (coming ASAP). How to Make Encaustic Medium and Paint. Oil Paint as Pigment. Temperatures (Melting and Flash Point). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. Has directed our attention to fill in the blanks on that topic (currently under revision/addition), as well as, more about gesso (specifically encaustic gesso). Crayons ...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Pharmaceutical Grade Beeswax
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Pharmaceutical grade beeswax is the preferred choice in making quality encaustic paints. (read more on How to Make Encaustic Medium and Paint. Beeswax; Bleached and Refined. How to Make Encaustic Medium and Paint. Temperatures (Melting and Flash Point). A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. And other topics (search the tabs), all are in the works. I should point out that this is a one person op...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Beeswax
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. The main component of encaustic is beeswax, the secretion made (of course) by bees which is used to build hives or honeycombs. The wax is white in its most natural form, when first secreted by the bee; however, impurities like pollen contaminate and discolor the wax giving to shades of yellows and browns. Contaminants are either filtered, bleached (chemically or naturally) to return it to this white state. That make...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Beeswax; Bleached and Refined
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Beeswax; Bleached and Refined. Is a term generically attributed to wax that has been filtered or bleached (not chemical) or some combination of the two. Simply put, depending on bee varieties, strains, environment/plant(s), etcetera, which the pollen was collected from, make some wax incapable of the bleaching process to whiten the wax fully. How to Make Encaustic Medium and Paint. Anyway, where was I? One person op...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Tacking Irons and Spatulas (electrically heated)
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Tacking Irons and Spatulas (electrically heated). Tacking irons and spatulas are commonly found in the entourage of tools for encaustic; mainly described as an alternative to the heat gun when fusing a painting. However, they have many other uses such as adhering paper scraps (small and large) and like items ( photos. A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. I should point out that this is a one p...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Encaustic History
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. I previously set out to offer the histories of encaustic, narrowed down into a few paragraphs. Knowing the impossibility of this, and the availability of other resources (see: Book Sources. And technique. In conclusion, I hope what I have offered is a relief and a well presented packet of information to assist those curious about this medium (found below). Portrait of a Boy. Brief History of Encaustic. It was necess...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: Materials, Tools and Techniques
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. Materials, Tools and Techniques. Encaustic Paint and Grounds. Waxes and Other Raw Materials. Substrates and Painting Surfaces. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. Has directed our attention to fill in the blanks on that topic (currently under revision/addition), as well as, more about gesso (specifically encaustic gesso). Anyway, where was I? Wax is the all importa...
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ParksArtworks | Encaustic Resources: FAQ
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Materials, Tools and Techniques. SEARCH for Encaustic Resource Topics Or Browse the Tabs. How do I get started with encaustics? Where can I buy encaustic paint and supplies? How do you make encaustic paint? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Note to Readers }- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. Revisiting old topics and filling in holes is quite a chore, yet a necessary one, one that will offer more quality information. For example: recent activity and questions surrounding hardboard and/or masonite.