Encaustic workshop : artistic techniques for working with wax

275 Pages·2009·11.49 MB·English

by  Patricia B Seggebruch

Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
TOOLS AND MATERIALS

WAX
PALETTE AND TINS
FUSING TOOLS
SURFACES
BRUSHES
OTHER TOOLS
MIXED MEDIA

Color IT UP

CREATING COLORED WAX

Set IT UP

PRIMING AND FUSING
VARYING THICKNESS
ACHIEVING TEXTURE

Cut IT IN

INCISING
MAKING IMPRESSIONS WITH A STENCIL

SCRAPING
Lay IT ON

LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER AND STICKERS
TISSUE PAPER AND PASTELS
LIGHTWEIGHT INK-JET PRINTS
FABRIC
HEAVYWEIGHT PAPER
METALLIC LEAF
FOUND OBJECTS
FIBERS
NATURAL ELEMENTS

Rub IT IN

IMAGE TRANSFERS
RUB-ONS
METALLIC LEAF TRANSFERS
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PAPER
GRAPHITE AND CHARCOAL RUBBINGS

Break THE RULES

CHARCOAL
STAMPS
ALCOHOL INKS
WATERCOLOR
SHELLAC
WHITE GLUE AND INSTANT TEA
GOUACHE
BLEACHED PAPER

Show IT OFF

WAX OFF
WAX ON
PAINT
STAIN
SHELLAC
FLOATER FRAME
HANGING WIRE

Get It TOG ET ER
inspiration GALLERY

RESOURCES
ABOUT PATRICIA
INDEX

Encaustic Workshop Copyright © 2009 by Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch. Manufactured in China. All
rights reserved. The patterns and drawings in the book are for personal use of reader. By permission of the
author and publisher, they may be either hand-traced or photocopied to make single copies, but under no
circumstances may they be resold or republished. It is permissible for the purchaser to make the projects
contained herein and sell them at fairs, bazaars and craft shows. No other part of this book may be
reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and
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brief passage in review. Published by North Light Books, an imprint of F+W Publications, Inc., 4700 East
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Seggebruch, Patricia Baldwin.
Encaustic workshop : artistic techniques for working with wax / Patricia Seggebruch. -- 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-60061-106-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Wax craft. 2. Encaustic painting. I. Title.
TT866.S45 2009
736’.93--dc22
2008025927

Editors: Tonia Davenport and Jessica Strawser
Designer: Marissa Bowers
Production Coordinator: Greg Nock
Photographers: Adam Hand, Christine Polomsky
and Bethany Vail
DEDICATION

“My business is not to remake myself, But make the absolute best of what God
made.” —Robert Browning

I believe part of my business is to share with enthusiasm and passion the things
I’ve come to learn and discover on earth. Therefore, it is my hope that this book
carries the absolute best of me and that some of the passion I carry for this
medium will be passed to you. And so, this book is first and foremost dedicated
to you, my readers!

To the best four redheads in the whole wide world—Conner, Daniel, Brian and
Patrick—who continue to believe that having an artist for a mom is a cool thing.

To mom and dad: For allowing me to doodle on surfaces not always designed
for such creative expression.

To my painting pals: Loving support is a gift and a blessing!

To John: Love unconditionally. Life is too short.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Without the support and encouragement from Ampersand Art Supply, Daniel
Smith Finest Quality Artists’ Materials and R&F Handmade Paints, the energy
behind this book would never have been ignited. Deepest thanks to them all for
their generous and heartfelt support.

Thanks also to North Light Books and the team who brought this unknown,
untrod path of publication to light for me. So much joy in a dream realized!
INTRODUCTION