Learn how to get started in encaustic by finding out the basic supplies and tools that are essential for your encaustic studio! Encaustic artist, Kathryn Bevier will walk you through a typical set up for painting in encaustic and discusses some of her favorite products. Kathryn talks about encaustic paints, the hot palette, brushes, common tools, substrates, and even items like the hot air gun to help introduce you to the medium. This is a great video for those new to encaustic painting or for those who may need a refresher on what different supplies or tools are useful in this medium. As with an oil or acrylic studio, proper ventilation and air circulation is important in your encaustic studio.

In this video, encaustic artist, Kathryn Bevier addresses the topic of color mixing in encaustic wax paint. An often misunderstood technique, Kathryn actually demonstrates four different ways in which an artist can color mix!

In this mini how-to video, you will learn how easy it is to prime your substrate with wax medium before using your Hot Cakes. This video also touches on the concept of fusing your paint layers with a hot air gun.

In this mini how-to video, you will learn how easy it is to extend colors and create glazes using Hot Cakes encaustic paints.

In this mini how-to video, you will learn how easy it is to scrape your encaustic painting to reveal beautiful underneath layers. Scraping can be done with the help of tools such as pottery loops.

In this mini how-to video, you will learn how easy it is to create both textured and smooth surfaces using encaustic paints.

In this mini how-to video, you will learn how easy it is to incorporate collage and mixed media with encaustic paints.

See all of the Encaustikos Hot Cakes encaustic paints and supplies here!