How to Make Encaustic Medium

This is a brief explanation of how to make your own encaustic medium. It’s easy and economical, however a bit time consuming. I make encaustic medium about 3 times a year. Take your time, follow the tips listed in the video, and you’ll have beautiful encaustic medium. Good luck!
*Note: You must have good ventilation while making medium. Wear a mask when working with the powdered resin.
Ingredients, tools, and equipment:
-Large slow-cooker (buy at a thrift store)
-Paint stick (wooden, for stirring)
-Heavy rubber gloves (for heat)
-Non-latex gloves (mixing ingredients)
-Small container for measuring
-Large Pyrex glass measuring container
-Cheese cloth
-Clamps (binder clips or bulldog clamps)
-Aluminum mini-loaf pans
-Filtered Beeswax (Bulk Apothecary)
-Damar Resin (R & F or Blick Art Materials)
-Hammer