Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working with Wax

by Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

Find out what happens when mixed media meets melted medium In its purest form, encaustic painting is as simple as applying melted beeswax to an absorbent surface. In Encaustic Workshop , it becomes much a dynamic medium where anything goes and the possibilities are endless. Packed with step-by-step techniques, helpful tips and diverse examples of completed works, Encaustic Workshop brings all the accessibility and excitement of a mixed-media workshop to your own workspace. If you're a beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to get started. If you're a more advanced crafter or fine artist, you'll discover things you never knew you could do with encaustic. Instructions and photos will guide you as you learn Then, complete step-by-step projects and an extensive inspirational gallery will show you how you can combine the techniques you've learned to create more complex works. Sign your creativity up for this Encaustic Workshop —then just melt, paint and play!

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

128 pages, Spiral-bound

First published February 2, 2009

Reviews

[Anna Emhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent beginners as well as those wanting to learn of working in wax. One needs basic terminology and knowledge of mediums / substrats.

[Jeannine · Rating 3 out of 5]

For some reason I am compelled to buy craft books (maybe because I'm blocked, seeking, whatever you want to call it?).

I've played with encaustics before and didn't like the process, perhaps because we were "painting" realistically with the wax, which I found difficult. As with painting and collage, I find that working abstractly may be the best route for me right now, and working abstractly with encaustics is verrrry appealing.

I was disappointed that the author didn't address toxicity in this book. I guess the wax is probably non-toxic, but I imagine the fumes are not so fabulous. I'm not sure I have the proper set up to accommodate the fumes so I'll need to research that since the book didn't address it.

Overall, though, a good reference book. My dear Santa letter this year might include a request for encaustic paints ...

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for examples of some encaustic projects. It lacked detail when it came to safety and safe practice. For example the writer notes that oils paints can be mixed with melted medium to create colors, but fails to mention the toxic hazards of some pigments (zinc, cadmium, lead, cobalt, etc.) Also ventilation, heat and flame points of wax etc. are not mentioned. Overall beautiful photos, but not a great intro for newbies from a safety point of view.

[Lisa Orki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Même sensation que Devin. J'ai rêvé ce livre durant des mois. Lorsqu'il est finalement arrivé, j'ai rallumé la lumière à 3h00 du mat' pour continuer à le lire. Simple, trèès bien expliqué, une nouvelle inspiration à chaque page. Prochaine étape: trouver un fournisseur et commencer les mélanges ! Yeah!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

inspired and informed me about diving into encaustic art making. I'm addicted

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best how to book on encaustic I have found so far.

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have for any encuastic enthusiast, artist, or wannabe artist!

[Lenore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best on the market

I can't wait to get started. This book takes all the fear out of encaustic art while keeping the mystery and excitement intact.

[Marianne Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginner book for encaustics. Lots of big color pictures and clear steps for various techniques.

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very interesting techniques discussed here with pictures to show how