I tried my hand at encaustic painting with an iron yesterday and am not at all displeased with the result. I tried not to "guide" the iron too much and had no set end in sight. The hubster really likes it.
With the mess I made on the table pad, I used a heat gun to melt it and then just pushed a piece of card stock through it to make a background and then I collaged a bit using PPA.
I am just about to hit the road to drive 4 hours north to my Mom's house and don't know how much internet time I will have. I have an online photography class on Wednesday and am expecting to go to the library with my MacBook to watch that. If I don't get a chance to blog before then, I will at least have a small post then.
Gotta go.....
It has really interesting texture on it - I think it's kinda pretty. Did you use a full-size iron or one of those little Clover irons? A small one might give some control, if you want to try moving the wax around on the card. Have fun with your mum. hugs, nancy
ReplyDeleteenjoy! i must say the first pic sure looks interesting!!
ReplyDeletehow cool is that
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the encaustic work especially, but all your work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteooo, love the top image. looks like feathers!
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