Getting Started in Encaustic Painting

Learn how to get started in encaustic painting by finding out about the basic supplies and tools that are essential for your encaustic studio! Encaustic artist, Kathryn Bevier will walk you through a typical set up for painting in encaustic and discusses some of her favorite products. Kathryn talks about encaustic paints, the hot palette, brushes, common tools, substrates, and even items like the hot air gun to help introduce you to the medium.
As with all encaustic projects, make sure your studio has proper ventilation!
This is a great video for those new to encaustic painting, or for those who may need a refresher on what different supplies or tools are useful in this medium. To learn more about encaustic painting, the history of wax paint, or safety guidelines, please refer to our website.
For more information on the different paints, tools, waxes, and other essential encaustic supplies, visit our website: www.encausticpaints.com
Video Info: This has been a production from Enkaustikos! Wax Art Supplies. The video was filmed and edited by Jennifer Lesczinski. The demonstration and narration is provided by artist, Kathryn Bevier.

[@micheleleech8128]

Thank you for your advice for potential encaustic artist.

[@wendie8290]

I am a fluid acrylic artist
I am intrigued. I would love to give this a try. I have so many ideas in my head. All I need is some new supplies.

[@madonnadove]

I’m about to begin encaustic, just made my own medium, pretty excited!

[@sheilasinghal2922]

Great introduction. Thank you! 😊

[@mfv2024]

THis has been so helpful. Thank you.

[@timlouden5088]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@dianejarvis270]

Really helpful, thank you.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great video. Thanks.

[@brendaschenk3091]

very helpful and well explained thank you

[@susanmangano1115]

Where did you find the metal brush holder?

[@mfv2024]

You mention what sounds like "Slick" wax. Can you give more information on this?

[@Kevin-ni4hr]

That's so funny. I made a hot pallet for an idea I had to use the small chunks and stubs of my oil pastels.. I melted the pastels down and mixed with oil... Put em on the hot pallet and painted with them

[@bornfree1492]

Thank you

[@DNM971]

Where did you find your brush rests?

[@pamallan432]

Hi! Can you please tell where you got your brush holder? I haven’t been able to find one like it. Many thanks!

[@barbaral9453]

Thank you for your tutorial. My paintings came out beautiful. I have a question. I polish it and it shines but very fast turns dull again. I like the look of when it is polished. Is there something I can use to make it looked polished and how would I put this on. Thanks

[@haroldofcardboard]

Wow. Excellent intro to materials. Clear thorough understandable staying on point presented pleasantly without a shred of too often useless confusing jabber wanna be movie stars and idiots
Very helpful
Thank you :)

[@mp1566]

Be my, did you used to work at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

[@brigittebalbinot]

Where do you find these brush rests? Thank you

[@merlindraws3616]

Those look just like the cheap stands that come with soldering irons. I get you could find them online

[@derickelsner6802]

Do you have to gesso Masonite?

[@paddyskate]

Yes

[@kimberleyfloyd8179]

Do you have to gesso all the panels used? Also, should it be traditional gesso or store bought new kind?

[@beckywebb1916]

Doesn't there need to be proper ventilation in the studio?

[@mp1566]

Types ,Becky.