Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working with Wax (Paperback)

~ Patricia B. Seggebruch (Author)
Key Phrases: medium heat gun, unprimed board, encaustic work, Handmade Paints, Wax Off, King's Blue (more...)

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Product Description

Encaustic (wax) painting is a relatively simple process that produces highly impressive results. In Encaustic Workshop, you will be introduced to encaustic painting through its history, tools and supplies needed and thirty-five techniques for delving into this layered medium. Learn how to mix in pigments, incorporate additives, layer in papers and fibers, add foil, photos and carving, plus incorporate non-traditional methods including using carved stamps, various inks, glue, watercolor and more. Step-by-step instructions and numerous photos provide plenty of inspiration for this unique art.

About the Author

Patricia B. Seggebruch has been painting in water media, oil and encaustic for about twelve years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611060
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611063
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,914 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Encaustic Techniques, January 30, 2009

By	Paula M. Scott "Molokai Girl" (Rio Rancho, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm pretty sure I own every book out there in regards to Encaustic techniques. With each new release of an "encaustic how to book", the level and variety of instruction supersedes the other. I think Patricia has succeeded in raising the bar on instructional art books. Particularly in the encaustic (painting with wax) area.
It is a comprehensive book and includes a variety of techniques. I don't think she left anything out and included inspiration to explore further. I also find the step by step instructions to be complete. Too many art instruction books have lots of pretty pictures and not enough of the "how to" content. This is not the case here; you get both. Lots of pictures, lots of instruction, lots of content.
This is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn how to work in encaustic and for those who have some experience but want more.
I highly recommend this book.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great "cookbook", February 19, 2009

By	M. Denis Hill "whidbeypix" (Whidbey Island, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

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Plenty of examples and step-by-step procedures for different encaustic techniques. This is going to be very valuable and save some experimentation. I'm a beginning encaustic artist but shared it with a friend with more experience who also found much useful info in it. Of the three encaustic books I own, this is the one I'll refer to most often.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encaustic Handbook, February 18, 2009

By	Jeremy D. Penn "Jeremy Penn" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All encaustic artists should own this book. I frequent this book daily and I use it as a guidebook for encaustic techniques. A little creativity mixed with the techniques outlined in this book, you are sure to enter a new realm in your art.