Quiet Enjoyment

When the warm wax flows under your hand there is a magical shift, a quiet enjoyment opens in the environment around you and you easily slip into an art therapy experience. Hours can slide by and you get transformed by this space. It has a great calming effect on the mind. A comment I always remember was a time I was teaching some kids in a homeless project called Sanctuary Art Project in the University district in Seattle. The kids loved the process and got into it very fast. In the hush of the class one spoke up and said, "Boy I can just forget all of my troubles doing this", and I knew right there I made the right decision to come and teach that day.

A big plus is that this process does not take up a lot of room and also there is no odor. The wax will set right away so it cleans up quickly. Because the wax does set in seconds after you lift your iron you can put away your finished pieces quickly. Cost is another factor and after you get your hot tools the wax is very inexpensive. The type I use from the Netherlands costs under $20.00 for 16 colors.. Those who purchase expensive art supplies will appreciate that this is a very cost effective art form because the wax lasts a long time.

Below are the kinds of images that can be made in the 4" x 6" size that are so easy to learn. Can't you just imagine how much fun you would have being able to produce these small treasures? The only warning that I always give is that this is a very addictive craft and you will love every minute that you spend doing it.