What is encustic art?
Encaustic Art is an art that is produced by melting of wax and its use as a pigment medium. The result is a rich, living, texture work of art that can be infinitely manipulated by a number of instruments. While many people combine encaustic art with melting crayons as a small child, the art form is actually thousands of years old. Several museums and art galleries have examples of encustic art from places such as ancient Egypt and medieval Europe, for people who would like to see historical examples of artistic form.
waxes used in encaustic art differ. Bee wasps is a classic medium, although other types of wax can be used. Most encaustic artists use wax blocks that have already been stained, but it is also possible to buy clean pigments to color your own wax. Some companies also offer wax colors that are in semi -deciduously, for artists who do not want to use melting irons.D then spread as needed. Can be manipulated as well as ordinary color with pOmo -brushes and other tools, or may be allowed to cool to be carved. In both cases, the texture of the finished works can be changed using thermal lamps and similar tools that soften the wax, allowing the artists to work and rework until they are satisfied with the final product.
Wax painting can be quite messy, so most artists like to wear protective clothes and use barriers on their desks. In addition, the art of molten wax requires heated tools such as special irons, so artists have to work carefully to avoid combustion. A piece of molten wax can create an ugly burns and some artists like to wear gloves and long sleeves for this reason.
If you want to start exploring encaustic art, you can set up with some very basic tools and acidlen to do more as needed. You want to start, you need blocks inOSKA designed for encaustic art, along with robust canvas resistant to heat. Some companies produce special paper only for encustic art and your art shop should have some available. You will also want to pick up Encaustic iron and may want to think about texture instruments such as brushes and stylus to manipulate wax when you lay it.