Ready to set up your encaustic studio,

yet do not know where to start ?

 

I have set up this page for those who are curious about encaustic materials or who wish to set up their own encaustic studio .

You will find below a list of recommended and trusted products, books and tools which I use daily in my own studio, creation of artworks and workshops.

Enjoy !

 

 

Recommended books

 

These are the books you can find in my studio, and they have been a never-ending source of inspiration for me and those who come to my workshops; I would highly recommend them.

 

Encaustic medium

Encaustic medium is made using pure refined beeswax and damar gum (resin). The R&F encaustic medium is of high quality and very user friendly.

Basics

These are the tools you can’t do without. I have also added my favorite blowtorches, each having its own use in the studio.

Hotplate

Any hot surface, with a regulated gauge to control wax temperature (you should not go over 200 degree F);

a simple griddle or any Electric Teppanyaki Grill Table Top Griddle BBQ Hot Plate would do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface thermometer

To be placed in the centre of your hotplate in order to check the right temperature.

Suppliers: Ebay under grill surface thermometer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fusing tools

Heat gun/ blowtorches: ( mine is a Bernzomatic TS3000) /creme brulee mini blowtorch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brushes

Natural bristle (synthetic will melt)

Sumi painting brushes or hog bristle brushes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R & F Pigment sticks

One of my favorite materials are the R&F pigment sticks, which are highly pigmented and which can be used on the top of your encaustic artworks, using various techniques , try them if you can, they are divine to use and the colors are rich and vibrant. Check this little video which will demonstrate their many usage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood panels

 

I would recommend you get friendly with your local DIY shop and have MDF or plywood cut to size at a very affordable price ( yo will need to prime this support with a couple of layers of R&F encaustic gesso). Alternatively, you can find mounted birch wood panels online, which are so lovely to paint on.

 

 

 

 

 

some more useful resources

 

I would highly recommend the R&f website which has great resources for tools.

They also have a really cool blog called Unique Colour  and  a  YouTube channel where artists can watch demo videos on everything from how to clean a brush using soy wax to techniques such as accretion, inlay, image transfer, working with encaustic and ink, using stencils, and how to do a pour.

They are adding new demo videos all the time.

Do you still have queries?

 

Of course, I will be delighted to help you out, to the best of my ability! You can contact me here.

 

Disclaimer

The information provided in this page are designed to provide helpful information on the subject of encaustic painting. The publisher and author are in no way responsible or liable for any damage or negative consequences from any action to any person reading or seeing this information. People should read the information provided by the manufacturer of the any tool mentioned in this presentation and follow all safely measures before use.