Scented Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 My first two pieces. This stuff is a trip. It's pretty much painting with beeswax and I will definitely do smaller pieces. One goes through a ton of beeswax doing this stuff. [ATTACH]20353[/ATTACH]Titled Fire on the Plains [ATTACH]20354[/ATTACH]Sunset Over Field Since these were done on birch panels, I think I'm going to stick to some card sizes for a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miadrianel Candles Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Wow! I love them!! I've tried painting a bit but this is the stuff I like...IMO they're awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Those are great. Learning that is on my list for some day. Did you take a class? So cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 They are absolutely gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks! Ang, no I have been studying it online and through books I bought. Finally bought a kit and haven't really used that at all lol. I bought a bunch of other stuff, made my own medium and paints and up and just tried it after deciding not to be so intimidated by something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Wow how cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Those are really pretty!!! But I'd say my fav is the Sunset one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks! Ang, no I have been studying it online and through books I bought. Finally bought a kit and haven't really used that at all lol. I bought a bunch of other stuff, made my own medium and paints and up and just tried it after deciding not to be so intimidated by something new. I think you did an amazing job for your first try. Maybe you can do a tute here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Maybe you can do a tute here.Maybe in another decade lol! This is going to take some time to get used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Those are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Wow they look great; never heard of that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the compliments. Wow they look great; never heard of that before.I hadn't heard of it till my mother told me about it. It's actually a very old art form, which surprised me too. Edited July 14, 2010 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Those are beautiful! Exactly what or how is it done? Sorry my mind isn't picturing this at all. Are you painting on canvas? Paper? Cloth? Do you use heated colored beeswax? Do you use a paint brush or some type of applicator brush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Encaustic is painting with a beeswax medium and colors made of beeswax, medium and mine are made out of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Sounds so interesting and they look so neat. Like the sunset best, also. Could you use this medium to paint on candles or is the medium you mix with not compatible? Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 It isn't a smooth, liquid paint unless it's in it's own container and it dries quickly ... it's almost back to solid on the brush from container to canvas. Not sure if there would be hazards using damar crystals (sap basically) and oil paints or dry paint dyes that carry hazardous warnings I believe for inhalation. I wouldn't hesitate with the beeswax alone, but it won't be hard enough without the damar to withstand heat etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Those are beautiful! Exactly what or how is it done? Sorry my mind isn't picturing this at all. Are you painting on canvas? Paper? Cloth? Do you use heated colored beeswax? Do you use a paint brush or some type of applicator brush?I don't think I answered you very well before. I painted on primed birchwood panels. You can paint on the other stuff. It is not solely heated, colored beeswax. It is beeswax mixed with damar crystal and to some degree (mine anyway) were oil paints straining off as much liquid as possible to make the color. You use natural brushes to paint with. Synthetics will melt and the foam ones aren't worth much after one use. Neither are sponges. I primed my boards with the medium, using a heat gun to bind each layer and then painted, but each time you paint, you use a heat gun to bind that layer to the next layer ... (except if making cards.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Those are just gorgeous! I have never heard of that type of painting before. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOM3SHM Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Those are so beautiful!! I love love the fire on the plains one, it is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Scented! You did an awesome job!! I have never heard of that type of painting before to; But it's really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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