For the pigment stick (considering they have oil in them and oil tends to like being on top of all mediums), would that be applied just in the final layer where no more encaustic wax will be applied?
I love this medium and as the other comments indicated, your video was most informative. I wonder how you care for the hot plate (pancake griddle) you applied the paints right on this and when cleaning the brushes I noticed the plate was wiped clean. Thank you again for the inspiration!
It’s important to wipe your griddle clean before it cools, and to avoid the wax ‘smoking’. I just use a scrunched up piece of kitchen roll, it’s absorbs any residue. Just be careful not to burn yourself in the process!
Asking for some advice. My application for the sticks is far from what you might expect but I think you can help. I’m experimenting with different painting methods for my taxidermy work. I’m wanting to apply a water color pencil base, R&F pigment sticks as a translucent layering of colors, and pan pastel detail work. Currently, this is all done with airbrush lacquers. Any suggestions on the process of layering these different methods?
Thank you for this video. I work with the oil sticks and love the creamyness but they are very expensive. Also i want different sizes as i like to draw and more colors (i live in Spain so do not have access to all colors here. The import cost from Jackson's has become expensive since Brexit) - can i use the beeswax/damar encaustic wax to make my own oil sticks?
Hi Cheryl, I can’t advise you on how to make your own oil sticks I’m afraid. I do sympathise with the problem of shipping costs and access to Artist materials. I hope that things improve
Mica powder and embossing powders work extremely well on encaustic wax, gently rub the powder into the slightly cooled surface. It really highlights the textures. Have a go!
Another use could be to make a waxed fabric - to replace some plastic bags. I’ve done that grating the bee wax, but will try with the soy wax - I think it should work. My daughters decorated the pieces of fabric, then I placed it on the baking paper, sprinkled the grated wax, covered with another piece of waxed paper (I just folded a long one) and iron it from the centre outwards. Try not to put too much wax though. 😅
It isn’t he cheapest of mediums, I agree. But honestly, the pleasure you will get from working with it is priceless. I started with a few colours, a hotplate, some ready meal containers and a few brushes.
