Be Art Happy
One of the nicest things about mixed media encaustic art is that many of the tools can be found in the kitchen department in just about any big box store. What this means is that you don’t need to pay the higher prices normally associated with specialty art tools. Now, many of the specialized-for-art versions of the items below do offer some advantages. For example, the electric pancake griddle is a substitute for a pricier
R&F Encaustic Hake Brushes (06984-1025) Ideal for creating smooth, even washes of wax, every brush is made of soft, natural goat hair that won’t scorch or melt when exposed to heat.
R&F Encaustic Medium Layered on top of paper, paintings, or photographic images, encaustic medium can add depth, texture and interest. This is available in both solid blocks, as shown, and in pellet form. I prefer the pellets because they are easier to measure and melt a bit quicker, but either will produce the same, beautiful results. R&F White Beeswax has been decolorized using a gentle mechanical filtration process rather than bleaching, which can break down
Encaustic Art Stylus Low Heat Tool for Wax While I wouldn’t consider this an encaustic studio staple, it is a handy little tool to have if you want to be able to apply encaustic paint with the precision of a pen or fine paintbrush.
Super easy peacock feather acrylic painting for beginners.