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Re: Encaustic

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JKGIBB1_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Mon Nov 26 2001 - 16:26:49 PST

In encaustic workshops I have taken, the instructor said only to use natural
bristle brushes--not synthetic. We always had a can of (hot) melted paraffin
on hand and would dip our brushes in it. This would remove most of the
beeswax/damar/paint mixture from the bristles.

What are you using to fuse layers of encaustic? Propane torches? A griddle?
 Heat gun?

Encaustic is fun, but the fumes from the beeswax, oil paint, torches, paint
thinner, etc. are so dangerous. What do you do about that?

Irene 

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