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Encaustic painting.
What is encaustic painting? what materials do you need? and where to find encaustic art.
What drew my attention to encaustic painting was looking at ACEOs on ebay, ACEOs are small measuring 2.5x3.5 inches but the results with encaustic wax are amazing, right now with a quick look they seem to be very popular too.

Encaustic paint is made from pure pigment and a mixture of resin and molten beeswax, this mixture is applied with a heated tool before cooling off to a smooth surface rapidly, many layers can be applied and textures created by scraping.also it's great with collage materials which embed into the hot wax.

A selection of pigments to create your color.
Pure bleached white beeswax, to be blended with Dammar resin.

You will need special materials for encaustic painting such as a heat to make workable.There is a selection of equipment below to choose from.

 
Encaustic paints
R&F Encaustic Paints

R&F Encaustic Paints

Encaustic paints have recently achieved popularity as an alternative to oil and acrylic paints. A very spontaneous and versatile medium, encaustics can be modeled, layered, sculpted, textured, and even combined with collage materials. No drying time is required. The fine quality and exquisite visual properties of R&F Encaustic Paints are owed to the dedicated labor process. R&F carefully mixes pigment, pure beeswax, and damar resin. Each color is heavily pigmented and carefully milled. Because no solvents are used, many health hazards associated with other art materials are eliminated. The beeswax contained in R&F Encaustic Paints makes them impervious to moisture, and thus highly durable. Over time, your art retains all the freshness of a newly finished work. Encaustics are applied molten with a brush and then fused into the painting with a heat source. It is best to use encaustic paints on a rigid and absorbent surface. Work done with encaustics does not need to be varnished or protected by glass. A mild buffing with a soft cloth will bring the surface to a beautiful luster. Assortment Set - This introductory assortment kit contains seven colors in smaller-sized cakes, and also comes with the Encaustic Medium. Cakes measure 25 ml (0.8 oz). This introductory assortment kit contains seven colors in smaller-sized cakes, and also comes with the Encaustic Medium. Cakes measure 25 ml (0.8 oz).

R&F Encaustic Paints
Encaustic painting ~ recommended reading
The Art of Encaustic Painting

The Art of Encaustic Painting

This comprehensive book tells you everything you need to know about this exciting medium. It includes in-depth information on choosing the proper tools and materials, plus how to set up your work area. It also explains how to prepare the surface of your painting and provides instructions on applying the medium to create various effects. Author — Joanne Mattera. Paperback. 144 pages. 9" × 9" (23 cm × 23 cm).

The Art of Encaustic Painting
Equipment

Starter kit

R&F Encaustic Paint Studio Startup Set

R&F Encaustic Paint Studio Startup Set

R&F Encaustic and Dick Blick have created the ultimate set for painting with hot wax. Whet your appetite with Joanne Mattera's book, The Art of Encaustic Painting . Then go to your studio and heat things up. The set includes the following materials: Encaustic Hot Palette with Palette Thermometer heat gun two palette cups eight Encaustic colors Encaustic Medium paraffin wax for cleaning up hand painted color chart of all 80 colors R&F offers The Art of Encaustic Painting by Joanne Mattera

R&F Encaustic Paint Studio Startup Set

Hot equipment ~ encaustic art. encaustic painting equipment

R&F Hot Air Gun

R&F Hot Air Gun

Use this hot air gun for a wide range of projects. A durable and versatile tool, it can be used with a variety of mediums. The R&F Hot Air Gun features two fan speeds and a variable temperature setting for versatility in heating the painting surface. Because of these features, this hot air gun is particularly good for use with encaustic paints.

R&F Hot Air Gun R&F Hot Air Gun

R&F Hot Air Gun

Use this hot air gun for a wide range of projects. A durable and versatile tool, it can be used with a variety of mediums. The R&F Hot Air Gun features two fan speeds and a variable temperature setting for versatility in heating the painting surface. Because of these features, this hot air gun is particularly good for use with encaustic paints. Additional nozzles are sold separately and offer a wider range on heat application. Circle and fan nozzles are available.

R&F Hot Air Gun R&F Hot Air Gun

R&F Hot Air Gun

Use this hot air gun for a wide range of projects. A durable and versatile tool, it can be used with a variety of mediums. The R&F Hot Air Gun features two fan speeds and a variable temperature setting for versatility in heating the painting surface. Because of these features, this hot air gun is particularly good for use with encaustic paints. Additional nozzles are sold separately and offer a wider range on heat application. Circle and fan nozzles are available.

R&F Hot Air Gun R&F Heated Spatula

R&F Heated Spatula

Heated spatulas can be used to fuse and manipulate the surface of your work. You can scribe, carve, burnish, blend, or model the wax with them. The different heads were designed from sculpting, painting, and printing tools. Each shape is designed to serve multiple functions. Handle and spatula heads are sold separately. Temperature Regulator - The temperature regulator is recommended to prevent the wax from overheating and becoming dangerous.

R&F Heated Spatula

Heated palettes for encaustic painting

R&F Heated Palette

R&F Heated Palette

The R&F Heated Palette is the perfect tool for working with encaustic paints. It provides a platform on which to keep knives and brushes warm and ready for use. It also makes a great heated surface for mixing colors. The aluminum plate measures 16" × 16" (406 mm × 406 mm). It is made with a sheet of 3/8" (9.5 mm) thick aluminum steel alloy and has been anodized to prevent discoloration of several of the light pigments. The Heated Palette comes complete with an attached brush holder, adjustable legs, and a heat source. Mixing can be done in sturdy palette cups (sold separately), or directly on the surface.

R&F Heated Palette R&F Heated Palette

R&F Heated Palette

The R&F Heated Palette is the perfect tool for working with encaustic paints. It provides a platform on which to keep knives and brushes warm and ready for use. It also makes a great heated surface for mixing colors. The aluminum plate measures 16" × 16" (406 mm × 406 mm). It is made with a sheet of 3/8" (9.5 mm) thick aluminum steel alloy and has been anodized to prevent discoloration of several of the light pigments. The Heated Palette comes complete with an attached brush holder, adjustable legs, and a heat source. Mixing can be done in sturdy palette cups (sold separately), or directly on the surface. These cups are good for mixing and for keeping your colors separate. Made of a heavy aluminum steel alloy. Both circular and rectangular cups are available. Circle cups measure 2-3/4" (70 mm) in diameter, and rectangle cups measure 3-7/8" × 2-1/2" (98 mm × 64 mm).

R&F Heated Palette

Heated spatula for encaustics

R&F Heated Spatula

R&F Heated Spatula

Heated spatulas can be used to fuse and manipulate the surface of your work. You can scribe, carve, burnish, blend, or model the wax with them. The different heads were designed from sculpting, painting, and printing tools. Each shape is designed to serve multiple functions. Handle and spatula heads are sold separately. Temperature Regulator - The temperature regulator is recommended to prevent the wax from overheating and becoming dangerous. The temperature regulator is recommended to prevent the wax from overheating and becoming dangerous.

R&F Heated Spatula

 

Wax for encaustic painting

R&F Impasto/Modeling Wax

R&F Impasto/Modeling Wax

Use R&F Impasto/Modeling Wax beneath encaustic paints to build up textures and create three dimensional shapes. Impasto/Modeling Wax is a combination of microcrystalline wax and beeswax. The melting point of the Impasto/Modeling Wax is higher than that of encaustic paints, allowing the artist to paint and fuse the encaustic paint over a shape without blunting the sculptural details. Available in two sizes, 104 ml (3.5 oz) and 333 ml (11.3 oz). Not for use on top layers, since it may discolor.

R&F Impasto/Modeling Wax

Encaustic paints

R&F Encaustic Paints

R&F Encaustic Paints

Encaustic paints have recently achieved popularity as an alternative to oil and acrylic paints. A very spontaneous and versatile medium, encaustics can be modeled, layered, sculpted, textured, and even combined with collage materials. No drying time is required. The fine quality and exquisite visual properties of R&F Encaustic Paints are owed to the dedicated labor process. R&F carefully mixes pigment, pure beeswax, and damar resin. Each color is heavily pigmented and carefully milled. Because no solvents are used, many health hazards associated with other art materials are eliminated. The beeswax contained in R&F Encaustic Paints makes them impervious to moisture, and thus highly durable. Over time, your art retains all the freshness of a newly finished work. Encaustics are applied molten with a brush and then fused into the painting with a heat source. It is best to use encaustic paints on a rigid and absorbent surface. Work done with encaustics does not need to be varnished or protected by glass. A mild buffing with a soft cloth will bring the surface to a beautiful luster. Assortment Set - This introductory assortment kit contains seven colors in smaller-sized cakes, and also comes with the Encaustic Medium. Cakes measure 25 ml (0.8 oz).

R&F Encaustic Paints

Damar

Eco-House 950 Damar Resin

Eco-House 950 Damar Resin

A high-quality, graded natural resin that adds brilliance and luminosity to colors. Clear white crystals are used to make various traditional painting preparations, such as varnish and medium. Strain out impurities using Orange Terpene.

Eco-House 950 Damar Resin

 

 
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