Getting Started in Encaustic Painting

Learn how to get started in encaustic painting by finding out about the basic supplies and tools that are essential for your encaustic studio! Encaustic artist, Kathryn Bevier will walk you through a typical set up for painting in encaustic and discusses some of her favorite products. Kathryn talks about encaustic paints, the hot palette, brushes, common tools, substrates, and even items like the hot air gun to help introduce you to the medium.

This is a great video for those new to encaustic painting or for those who may need a refresher on what different supplies or tools are useful in this medium. To learn more about encaustic painting, the history of wax paint, or safety guidelines, please refer to our website.

For more information on the different paints, tools, waxes, and other essential encaustic supplies, visit our website: http://www.encausticpaints.com

Video Info: This has been a production from Enkaustikos! Wax Art Supplies. The video was filmed and edited by Jennifer Lesczinski. The demonstration and narration is provided by artist, Kathryn Bevier.

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[Enkaustikos]

@mrsj915 That's great!

[Enkaustikos]

@1Rockin1 Check with your local art supply store! You can also check with one of our dealers listed in our website. Since they carry our encaustic paint line, they would probably be more likely to carry other related encaustic supplies.

[1Rockin1]

Where do you get the cradled masonite or cradled wood?

[Enkaustikos]

@trudieannmoore A good rule is to not combine acrylic mediums & encaustic mediums. The acrylic/polymer base and wax do not have a way of properly bonding since acrylics are not absorbent and over time your wax and acrylic will separate from one another. I do not know of a varnish that would be suitable nor necessary to go over encaustic. Wax, by nature, repels moisture, insects, mold, and mildew therefore acts as its own varnish. For a harder finish, try using our XD Wax Medium as a top coat.

[trudieannmoore]

I paint with beeswax using iron & stylus. Recently I glued my encaustic work done on canvas, onto a larger canvas which I had covered with an acrylic paint background. I sealed the complete work with a water-based high-gloss varnish which is used by acrylic artists and folk-art hobbyists. I am seeking advice on the best varnish to use, as I am concerned that the water-based gloss mat deteriorate or peel, as the wax will probably outlast the gloss. Thanks for your help.

[mrsj915]

Really excellent video. This answered so many of my questions and will make it easier for me to choose additional tools, especially brushes. I did my first encaustic painting yesterday and I am in LOVE.