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Encaustic
Painting
Encaustic actually means to burn, in old greek and roman times wax was mixed their pigment formula. This was heated with an iron to bring the wax to the surface to protect the finish. This finish looks best applied in rich dark colours covered over with a lighter top coat. If you are unsure about doing this project yourself, Venetian plaster experts can be hired to create this effect. For more information, contact Ross O'Neal at O'Neal Coatings Artist and Gilders Studio 215-679-4064 or by email at rossfaux@erols.com |
Tools
and Supplies you will
need for this Project Brush Roller and paint tray 3" brush Universal tints for the Encaustic Flat latex primer Stainless Steel Trowels Sand paper Sealing wax (opt.) Roll of tape or sheets to protect surfaces |
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| We will use the Random color technique here there are many different
techniques,
which are taught at the school in the Encaustic Painting class. Give the wall a coat of primer and let dry. Colour the Venetian plaster by adding universal tint and mixing well. Using a trowel, leave random accents of the colour of the plaster you
would like
Once this is dry, apply the top colour thinly over the entire surface
and let dry.
Sand the wall in certain areas to let the underlying accents come through very subtly. Now this is where the real work comes in, take a stainless steel trowel
and begin
You can seal the wall with sealing wax for protection (opt.). There are several encaustic products on the market all of which are sold at the school. |
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