What is part of encaustic paint?

Answer 1

Encaustic painting is the technique of melting beeswax, mixing in pigment, then painting with it before (and as) it cools. The result is ghosty, frosty, and semi-transparent, often having a confectionery (candy-like) quality to it.

Brushes, sticks, spoons, etc ... are often used to apply encaustic paint, as is dripping onto a surface laid flat. Hard, non-bendable surfaces like masonite are best for this type of painting )not stretched canvas), so that the hardened paint does not buckle and crack with any movement.

Answer 2

With wax.

Answer:

These are the basic requirements for encaustic art. The iron is a special iron, special in the sense that it melts the wax at a fairly low temperature.

Do not use a domestic iron under anycircumstances.

The Stylus is for more detailed work, and is similar to a soldering iron.

The paper is a special non-absorbant paper. A good supply of tissues always comes in handy for cleaning the iron between applications. See the links at the end of the article for suppliers details. USA artists click on this link for iron, paper supplies and everything else you need to get started.

This is the site for supplies:www.encaustic.com

* This is the site for the how-to:http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/2071/291/