Fantastic intro to Encaustic Painting . Love your honesty and down-to-earth approach . Thank you for all you share , so appreciated . Kind regards - Judi - Australia 🤗🤟🌻
Great question! I don't clean my brushes often, so it's something I need to get better at. Right now I heat them up and take off the wax with a paper towel. I'll use a little clear medium when I've cleaned off as much wax as I can, and that helps me get more color out. There's a type of wax that's just for cleaning brushes, but I can't remember what it's called since I've never used it.
I was told you need soy wax to clean your brushes with. Also I heard you need to use a stain blocker 1st because of the chemicals in wood. Then you need an Encaustic gesso, which is very pricey??. Help.
Never heard of using stain blocker... I've never had problems with my wax being discolored because of wood, even years later. Encaustic gesso is optional. I use it on my cubes sometimes to keep too much wax soaking into the grain, but it's not necessary.
No need to worry. As long as it's labeled encaustic medium, they are the same. Some artists prefer the pellets because they can be easier to work with and can melt faster. If you have the block, often you'll need to cut it down to fit in your tin, which can be a pain. But, I've found the pellets are more expensive. So it's just personal preference. I have never seen colored medium in pellets, only different sized blocks.
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Fantastic intro to Encaustic Painting . Love your honesty and down-to-earth approach . Thank you for all you share , so appreciated . Kind regards - Judi - Australia 🤗🤟🌻
Thanks Judi!!
The way the artist has used different brushstrokes to create this painting is so clever.
Hi thanks for this. I am going to start this medium.
Awesome! Id love to see what you create!
I just bought from swans. Thank you! I am a broke recent graduate not in art and looking for affordable supplies I can justify buying as I learn!
Awesome! I hope it helps! I'm by no means an expert on affordable art supplies, but I've picked up a few things. I'd love to see what you create!!!!
Wow! You teach well.
Thank you!
Love this video, thanks! I do have a question: How do you clean and/or store your brushes? Thanks in advance!
Great question! I don't clean my brushes often, so it's something I need to get better at. Right now I heat them up and take off the wax with a paper towel. I'll use a little clear medium when I've cleaned off as much wax as I can, and that helps me get more color out. There's a type of wax that's just for cleaning brushes, but I can't remember what it's called since I've never used it.
@@thefarpavilionSoy wax can be used to clean your brushes!
I don't see the links to the equipment that you denoted in the video
Oh my gosh!!! My brain these days... I'll add em as quick as I can. Sorry!!!
Ok, fixed. Thank you for telling me that!!
@@thefarpavilion thanks!
I was told you need soy wax to clean your brushes with. Also I heard you need to use a stain blocker 1st because of the chemicals in wood. Then you need an Encaustic gesso, which is very pricey??. Help.
Never heard of using stain blocker... I've never had problems with my wax being discolored because of wood, even years later. Encaustic gesso is optional. I use it on my cubes sometimes to keep too much wax soaking into the grain, but it's not necessary.
I get confused about wax in a bag
Encaustic paints
Then the encaustic in a block like yours
Please help
No need to worry. As long as it's labeled encaustic medium, they are the same. Some artists prefer the pellets because they can be easier to work with and can melt faster. If you have the block, often you'll need to cut it down to fit in your tin, which can be a pain. But, I've found the pellets are more expensive. So it's just personal preference. I have never seen colored medium in pellets, only different sized blocks.
How to avoid cracks on wax when it’s dry
The only time I've ever gotten cracks in the wax is when I've tried to paint on canvas or fabric. A flexible substrate will produce cracks.
One thing I’m having trouble finding are hot tools
Grammar 🤦🏼♀️
Any tool in particular?
Rust
Do you have questions about rust?