Is part of the thickness in the first applications containing fibre? I was wondering if you could just soak a steel wool pad and strain it thru cheesecloth and then drop it on? If there is fibre in the heavy colour though this would dilute the effect. I love how you try such different approaches. 🤙
The resin in the wax makes it more durable, but yes- you don't want it to be too hot where your piece is hanging because the wax will soften and could chip or scratch more easily.
You can hold a magnet over the steel wool bits and draw them up 👍
Oooo! Great idea!!
You have a wonderful channel here! I like how you walk us through your process and take us along for the ride. You deserve a lot more subscribers!
Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊
Fabulous. I can't wait to try this. I just discovered encaustic and I LOVE rust. Thank you!!!
Awesome!! Have fun!!
Thank you for this technique can t wait to try it. Good week to you
Beautiful. What a cool technique!
So so awesome! 🙌
Is part of the thickness in the first applications containing fibre? I was wondering if you could just soak a steel wool pad and strain it thru cheesecloth and then drop it on? If there is fibre in the heavy colour though this would dilute the effect. I love how you try such different approaches. 🤙
That would a really interesting thing to try!! I may have to try it.
Awesome !
When you put the steel wool in the cup, did you leave that overnight?
Yes, I did. But it depends on how dark you want the rust to get. A couple hours will work, too.
Vinegar and peroxide and a little salt will give you a quicker rusting solution 👍🏻
Oooo, thank you!
Doesn't the wax melt off in very hot climates?
The resin in the wax makes it more durable, but yes- you don't want it to be too hot where your piece is hanging because the wax will soften and could chip or scratch more easily.
You could use a magnet to pick up ....
Ooooo, good idea!