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This one was a Steinel = very good. But I think their modern ones are electrically calibrated rather than manual twisting for heat adjustment. Good brand.

Thanks Scarlett - kind of you to find the time to share with me :) ... I'm still adventuring in the realms of encaustic imaginations and finding stories to share there. Be well and good luck in all.

Thanks :)

Perhaps the title is misleading - sorry. It is actually nothing to do with watercolour as a medium, but is looking at how a well known paper type (watercolour paper) which is inherently absorbent, can behave in this encaustic wax situation (hot wax colours) compared to a non-absorbent card or paper type. I don't sell hotplates, although I once did. This example in the video is a simple introductory idea (from 2004) to show how the wax colour cannot be removed once absorbed (opposite to using non-absorbent substrates which allow total changeability). Wax as a medium is very versatile and adapts to many situations of use. I totally accept that watercolour as a medium upon watercolour paper is a beautiful process and offers fantastic control combined with a wide ranging array of effects and loose watery approaches too. I hope you see my perspective :) and thanks for making the point.

Thanks :) Glad it has been helpful.

These are encaustic art wax blocks : encausticart.com and they do not contain any resins. Easy to use, especially good for thinner substrates like card, paper, etc.

Thanks Jacky

.. It's good to laugh, and even better to laugh at yourself ;)

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Low Margaret. The wax should melt on easily, but not be too runny - a slightly thick type of liquid. The bluegreen colour should run slowly down the vertical face when melted on.

Glad you enjoyed it Deanna :)

Glad it encourage you David. There are 13 clips in this DVD from 2003, so look out as they all upload over the next couple of months. Thanks ...

I need to dig out my DVDs. I'm not sure if I have this one.

@@christiner302 ... well, all the clips are in the QuickCards playlist now, so you can watch them online at any time :)

It is the "Encaustic Art" brand. ... see products on www.encausticart.com

Christiane Gudzent Hello Michael, I think your techniques and inspiration for creating beautiful pictures with wax are great. Thank you. My question is, you offer your online courses in different languages, unfortunately not in German. Is there a possibility ? Kind regards Christiane Hello Christine, Right now I don't have a lot of time or much capability in German. However, if you list in priority order, the courses you are most interested in then at least that will clarify what is wanted :) Best regards, Michael Hallo Christine, im Moment habe ich weder viel Zeit noch beherrsche ich Deutsch. Wenn Sie jedoch die Kurse, die Sie am meisten interessieren, in der Reihenfolge ihrer Priorität auflisten, wird zumindest klargestellt, was gesucht wird :) Herzliche Grüße, Michael

Any inexpensive wax, like the soy you suggest, or perhaps paraffin wax for instance, can be used heated, to puddle the brush in, and then use tissue to wipe the brush head clean - repeat until it is done to your satisfaction. Any wax still in the fibers will set hard on cooling, but will revert to a liquid when next heated. To remove wax totally you can use a solvent if you wish - but these are highly flammable so be careful.

@@artsencaustic thank you for your gracious reply. I appreciate it.

Thanks Allison. Doilies are fun!

.... hope you have a wonderful wax journey :)

Thanks. Molten wax is an amazing medium ;)

Polish it again after a few days with a soft cloth in light circular motions. This second ( or even later third) polishing should kast longer. There is a wax sealer (encaustic art brand) which is applied to a polished wax surface. If the application is finished with small bouncing dabs of the cotton cloth pad used, then there will be no streaks after the sealer dries. The sheen it brings is similar to polished wax.

Veoma lepo.❤