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Encaustic Art: How to Paint with Wax [Paperback]

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With just a few wax colours, some card and a small electric iron, a whole range of cards, gifts and paintings can be made easily and quickly.

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Michael Bossom has successfully developed a wax painting company, Arts Encaustic. He sells, promotes, and demonstrates his products nationally and internationally.

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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Search Press; illustrated edition edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0855328266
  • ISBN-13: 978-0855328269
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #558,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars How to Paint with Wax? Hardly., March 23, 2000
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Well, it's my own fault. I read the other reviews here and still bought the book. I was disappointed with the content (which wasn't very helpful for a novice) the artwork in the book, as well as the SIZE of the book. If you want to learn how to do Encaustic painting - you won't learn it here. All the author tells you is that you melt some wax on an iron and spread it around. He doesn't even touch on the other forms of Encaustic painting, such as using a "crock pot" and a brush - just as one example.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a good start for novice encaustic painters, January 10, 2002
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If you are looking for ancient encaustic techniques or instruction on becoming a Museum caliber encaustic artist, this is not your book. But, if you want to learn wax painting for pure fun and enjoyment, you are Michael Bossom's target. The instructions will get you started, and from there it's up to your imagination. I have no artistic background, had never heard the word "encaustic", and have never had a lesson in my 65 years. But following the book and video got me on my way to recently receiving a Fine Art Show First Place. Use the book as it's written, have fun, and good luck.
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars very dissapointing, November 27, 1998
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After studying the art of encaustic painting, a technique started by Ancient Egyptians, Roman, and Greeks I searched for a book that would explain the process. This book has deeply dissapointed me. One is taught to produce work that is of very childish quality. End results are far from realistic. Besides, since when did the Ancient Greeks use an electric iron to burn-in their wax?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Encaustic art: How To Paint With Wax
This book is an excellent teaching resource, well written and with excellent colour photographs. I refer to it constantly as a reference for my students, and also find it very... Read more
Published 21 days ago by ozdeltadawn

5.0 out of 5 stars Encaustic Art
This book is so beautiful, even for those not interested in encaustic painting, just wonderful to look at the pictures. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. MacDonald

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont get this book.
Again, this author is a formula painter and this book is devoid of information that will make you a better artist. Beginners: don't start bad habits. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tropical mom

3.0 out of 5 stars Encaustic Bliss

Michael Bossom has produced a reference publication for the new and experienced encaustic painter. Read more
Published on February 9, 2008 by J. A. Anthony

3.0 out of 5 stars Seriously Not enough seriousness for the seriously artistic
Just a fun way to get used to using melted pigment with an iron. Obviously not the ONLY way one can use Encaustics, and perhaps not for everyone. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by BTrue2U

1.0 out of 5 stars Encaustic ART? That's a stretch
If you want to learn a CRAFT to wow your friends, neighbors and the folks at the local crafts fair, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on March 4, 2005 by David

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
I am a beginner to encaustic art and found this book both very informative and inspiring. The landscapes and the fantasy scenes are also gorgeous to look at. Read more
Published on February 20, 2000 by angelmoose

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE WORST BOOK ON ENCAUSTICS I HAVE EVER SEEN.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE ART OF ENCAUSTICS, IT IS ABOUT CHEESE. THE TECHNIQUES ARE NOTHING MORE THAN GLORIFIED SPRAYPAINT ART. Read more
Published on August 28, 1998 by KURTZHEDED@AOL.COM

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