More Process

So, more on the encaustic process.

I take bits of beeswax (below) and melt it with damar (resin or sap)......

Then pour the liquid through a strainer (to catch any stray resin bits) into silicone cups that are left to harden in the freezer.

The "cupcake" sized wax is then melted again in individual pots where I add color or leave it clear.

Here I am building layers on a piece. I normally put on a few layers of clear, then white before I start putting any color on.

Between each layer I "torch" the wax to adhere it to the previous layer. Sammy is not particulary happy with the torch usage in the house.

More later,


Karl