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6 Must-Have Tools for Painting with Encaustic Wax, and How to Get them On a Budget!

The Far Pavilion Encaustic Art

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If you're not sure what you need to start painting with encaustic wax, this video is for you! There are 6 basic tools you'll need to get started, and ways you can get them on a budget. For all these tools and more, check out my amazon store- *** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefarpav... ***

Most of these are amazon links. If you purchase through these links, I receive a small commission, but it does not raise the prices for you. Thank you for your support!

Griddle- This is the one I use, though not the one I started out with. It is quite large, which I love, but I've included a small one if you'd rather start a bit less expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CEAH57E?...
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-7211-07...

Heat Gun-
https://www.amazon.com/Chandler-Tool-...

Metal Containers-
https://www.amazon.com/EricX-Light-Ca...

Brushes- I love Hake brushes, but they can get pricey. I'd start with these very basic ones, but when you get a chance to invest in better brushes, remember the hake and try them out!
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-European-...

Wood Boards- The best way to save money is to get a piece of plywood and have home depot cut it down for you. But here are some professional wood boards that aren't too expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YYG6L4C?...

Encaustic Medium-
Swans Encaustic- https://www.swanscandles.com/store/En...
R&F- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GQNPUA?...

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20 Comments

@thefarpavilion Creator 3 years ago Pinned

For all of these supplies and more, check out my amazon store- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefarpavilionmixedmediaarttutorials?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

@recreepy 2 years ago

The way the artist has used different brushstrokes to create this painting is so clever.

@patblock644 1 year ago

Thank you so much for the simple and concise introduction to this amazing art.

@Walua 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the informative video 🙏🙏

@judithgillam5074 3 years ago

Fantastic intro to Encaustic Painting . Love your honesty and down-to-earth approach . Thank you for all you share , so appreciated . Kind regards - Judi - Australia 🤗🤟🌻

@missartsyful 4 months ago

Superb video!!

@fionafarren8084 4 months ago

I really like the look.of the cells, is there a consistent process to achieve them?

@claudiakoprinock1501 2 years ago

Wow! You teach well.

@lynnesachs2330 2 years ago

Hi thanks for this. I am going to start this medium.

@bandida99 1 year ago

thank you!!

@alivika1452 3 years ago

I just bought from swans. Thank you! I am a broke recent graduate not in art and looking for affordable supplies I can justify buying as I learn!

@fmercado71 1 year ago

What does Lonnie White do differently than everyone else?

@christinebreslin1414 3 years ago

Love this video, thanks! I do have a question: How do you clean and/or store your brushes? Thanks in advance!

@filippadahlin704 6 months ago (edited)

How much power (how many watts) does the hot plate have to have to be able to work like you're demonstrating in your videos? I found one second hand that's 300W, is that enough? :)

@fouedmokrani6370 2 years ago

How to avoid cracks on wax when it’s dry

@maria____ol-g2e 10 months ago

Hi, hope this is not a silly question but here it goes: I would love to try encaustic medium as a layer on top of my oil paintings made on linnen. do you think this is possible? I'm specially worried about getting things accidentally on fire when fusing.

@debvoso9490 3 years ago

I get confused about wax in a bag
Encaustic paints
Then the encaustic in a block like yours
Please help

@Everyhandletaken213 2 years ago

I was told you need soy wax to clean your brushes with. Also I heard you need to use a stain blocker 1st because of the chemicals in wood. Then you need an Encaustic gesso, which is very pricey??. Help.