How To Do Encaustic Painting

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5 жыл бұрын

Wax isn't just for candles. Also known as hot wax painting, the encaustic medium uses heated, pigmented beeswax to create one-of-a-kind wall art. You're sure to love the results of using this timeless medium with a stencil and luxurious gold embellishing wax.
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@KariCaldwellStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching how to do Encaustic do you think you will give it a go?

@loriditto1128 2 жыл бұрын

It looked like you were using regular stretched canvas for acrylic and oil painting. For whoever is watching, you really should use Clayboard or wood panels for encaustic. Stretched canvas allows movement of the substrate, and can cause the wax to crack or peel off. Just some friendly advice. Otherwise, great video! Thanks!😀❤️

@TracyDaviesart 3 ай бұрын

Fusing is the term for ensuring each layer sticks to the next. The wax doesn’t stick to the substrate without encaustic gesso unless you are working on wood. These are so beautiful. I really hope they last and don’t flake away over time ❤

@georgiamorrow8233 5 жыл бұрын

Kari-you are amazing! We were partners in France learning plaster and painting frescoes together-you were the one that always had the prettiest end painting! It’s so nice to see you sharing your god given talent with the world-folks you will never find a better mentor than Kari!

@KariCaldwellStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Georgia Morrow thanks beautiful! Loved our time in France 🇫🇷 together. Where are you living now? 😘

@derickelsner6802 4 жыл бұрын

Is that canvas? Encaustic needs rigid and absorbent like wood panel

@halraines9 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, I grumped about the sound. I think the encaustic is very interesting. Thx for sharing. Woo, good work.

@jessiehaigh6965 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing - really informative for newbies like me!

@trishbatten2008 2 жыл бұрын

Love this painting!

@meri8746 4 жыл бұрын

Very amazing! Thanks!

@nunawatson4307 4 жыл бұрын

Kari, thank you for sharing, I wouldn’t have thought of canvas, I also saw someone using tiles. I think the smaller canvases would work rather than the large. Large might sag, unless spiratically done.

@rockfordmel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative video, Kari. Is the starter kit still available?

@marylouharkins5887 5 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried encaustic gesso? Thinking that might help avoid the wax pulling away from canvas. Enjoyed your lesson. Has inspired me to pull out my encaustic supplies and play.

@Jane-px8gw Жыл бұрын

You do not mention the base coat you put on your panel. Why not ?

@sueshanks9447 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip on how to melt the wax on the burner and using clothespins to lift it off the burner !

@rosarebada4777 3 жыл бұрын

Kari, do you use any kind of hardening agent like damar in your wax? I thought your project was a good introductory idea. Thank you ... with blessings.

@cherylschumaker1366 5 ай бұрын

It looks like shail reLly pretty ..I wonder what it would look like with resin poured over it ? Make a counter top ...???

@rebeccaferrier4666 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I have been very curious about encaustic painting and this was very informative. The link for the starter kit - they dont seem to caryy? Any other suggestions? Thanks so much

@keo4604 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kari, could you tell me if this heat gun is like a hot air blower?

@yac9517 4 жыл бұрын

is that the way they make it back in the days?

@aprilsmommy1 4 жыл бұрын

Kari. this is so cool. Can I use acrylic with this, like on top when done with the wax and such? Thank you for sharing. I just subscribed, Looking forward to watching more. :)

@pattihough8331 4 жыл бұрын

You should not use acrylic over beeswax and damar (encaustic).

@elenipapaioannou8429 2 жыл бұрын

Kari, your video were very interesting. Iwant to sk yoy what s the name of the furniture cleaner for the brushes and where can I find it. Thank you

@jadekibbe6581 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way she talks

@nunugeldenhuys1029 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use candle of bee wax to practice first. Or wax crayons?

@professionalpolishman589 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 🙂

@rainey53 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share some info on that stencil? What's it called? It almost looks like a silkscreen in the way you are squeegeeing the wax through it.

@TracyDaviesart 3 ай бұрын

How is the wax still wet in the can lid when it’s not on a heated surface? My wax dries when it’s not on a heat source?

@michelelizotte9732 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what caind of pigments you used

@karennaturallyartby 4 жыл бұрын

Question about sealing or varnishing this medium- is this necessary to protect the artwork? If so, what should be used? Also, can you use acrylic paint with this for a mixed media process?

@TracyDaviesart 3 ай бұрын

You don’t varnish wax. Heating acrylic paint is dangerous. Perhaps watch a video about encaustic by a company like enkaustiko or Cama. To make an encaustic shine - buff it really well with a piece of nylon stocking.

@kaykelsch2027 11 ай бұрын

Apparently, the kit is not available as it says, "Page not found".

@wendyanash 3 жыл бұрын

Great thank you .. wondering what brand is on your tin of Furniture and cabinet cleaner please? Cheers :-)

@KariCaldwellStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Amy Howard At Home Heres my link amyhowardhome.com/#5be26d07bb55a

@bernikearns2895 Жыл бұрын

Can I get the starter kit in the UK?

@lynnesachs2330 6 ай бұрын

Just why would you remove the wax? It’s going to cool down super fast I don’t understand you’re teaching one bit.

@rosiemorton9030 9 ай бұрын

Are you still providing that Kit ??? Thanks

@nancygrahlmann5166 Жыл бұрын

How do I find the link to purchase a kit?

@Olhamo 3 жыл бұрын

what about using a candle such as for a fondue pot, instead of an electric hotplate? Bonus is, you could enjoy the benefits of a beeswax candle!

@jennaruddell5977 3 жыл бұрын

I know this video is a year old, however, I'm just getting started in encaustic painting, I see the kit is no longer available, could you please clarify 2 things for me....will mica powder work just the same as the powder you are showing in this video & whats the name of the furniture cleaner for the brushes that I might find it on amazon? THANK YOU

@KariCaldwellStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the kits are out of stock as the warehouse was hit by a tornado and then covid etc.... here is a link for furniture cleaner and yes fine grain micas work

@jennaruddell5977 3 жыл бұрын

@@KariCaldwellStudios thank you so much for your timely response - I'm going to dive in & give this a try. My hope is to be able to make journal covers with this method. Do you have any extra tips/tricks for that? My only real concern is what to put on the top as a "SEALER" so it becomes a sturdy surface that will last as a journal cover.

@loriditto1128 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! And make sure you fuse between every layer😀

@randigreen2108 4 жыл бұрын

Did you use Soy or Beeswax?????

@halraines9 4 жыл бұрын

Please speak louder. The captions help, but wow, your sound equipment -- it's very tough to hear. I worked in digital media forever. I wish I could help mic you. Your audience would grow exponentially if they could understand your instructions.

@nancygorman 4 жыл бұрын

hal raines I have no problem hearing her.

@bdono5970 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have trouble hearing either and I have some hearing loss. Can’t you use different equipment when viewing/listening if turning up the volume isn’t a possibility?

@trishbatten2008 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the kit? Trish

@KariCaldwellStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for watching so sorry those kits are discontinued by company ;(

@lynnesachs2330 6 ай бұрын

Hello Sox ? Bees wax really ? There different. Why would you teach someone that just wondering

@1111guru 4 жыл бұрын

wow your info is really off. sorry to say. encaustic medium always has resin. that's what hardens it..

@KariCaldwellStudios 4 жыл бұрын

Judith Brock correct and more toxic but art can be anything. I still love looking at my piece. Thanks for watching 😘

@Olhamo 3 жыл бұрын

@@KariCaldwellStudios I have been wondering if I could use some myrrh. I would also enjoy the ambience of it. To me, part of the allure of encaustic is to have a non-toxic experience. I watched a lady years back on YT who wanted a cold wax so she could be more free of all the heat and melting, and she created a medium using pure orange oil. the little canvases are sweet. you could do a whole wall of those. Would ‘t want to go much bigger, before using wood. Am enjoying this! And your work is resonating what I love currently about mono type printmaking also.

@TosaNewsense 2 жыл бұрын

@@KariCaldwellStudios Actually, the resin used in encaustic is damar wax, which is not at all toxic. It's so safe that it's used to seal wooden crates that transport our organic fruits from farms to supermarkets.

@BATTLEshorts. 3 жыл бұрын

Hey someone please call 911 we have to report a murder of a painting

@liverpoolvseverybody3257 4 жыл бұрын

Nice hands.

@jsturgis15 2 жыл бұрын

Your sound just doesn't come through.

@patriciawhittle1520 4 жыл бұрын

DO NOT use soy-

@patriciawhittle1520 4 жыл бұрын

encaustic needs beeswax and damar crystals

@TosaNewsense 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I was going to say this. Soy wax always contains paraffin, it's part and parcel of the soy wax making process- no way around it. Therefore, soy wax is actually Toxic. But it's fine to melt it in order to clean our brushes ;)