How To Paint With Wax Instructions for beginners.

These video clips were done for Expert Village so there is a repeat intro that you have to listen to for each segment. I have about 45 of these clips to post over the next little while. You will want the latest Adobe Flash Player at (www.adobe.com).

Tools to use in the european style of encaustic painting. This clip you will have to use the hot link to view.

Tools to use for wax painting

Another hot link to view the issue of protective coatings.

Coatings

You will want to set up to paint. Here are some ideas.

The first step with the iron.

Each painting surface creates a different look.

First attempt at a realistic painting.

Once painted a wax painting can be transformed into another painting.

Mono printing with wax.

Learning how to paint with a Kleenex wax pad.

More information on Kleenex painting. Rocks in a pond pattern.

rocks in a pond

You can make your own wax paints. Here is how you do it. I find it too much work so am happy to just purchase a box of 16 colors. I get my supplies from the Netherlands and find this wax a greater value than wax made for the traditional encaustic painter that requires large amounts of wax. You can find these supplies on the catalog page.

Scrapbooking ideas with wax painting.

How to use the stylus tool for detail.

Link to outgassing of wax issues.

Outgassing