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Working with the Encaustic Hotplate

Posted by Irene Gut on

Working with the Encaustic Hotplate

I recently pulled out my Hotplate and tried a few techniques. I promised not to put any pressure on myself but have fun and just play. Have a look at how it went and what kind of material I used. It was quite liberating :-)                                            Step One: Have Fun                      Keep in mind your work surface is hot so be careful!                       ...

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Making Medium, Custom Waxes & Sponge Sets

Posted by Bethany Handfield on

Making Medium, Custom Waxes & Sponge Sets

I am in the studio tonight making some delicious medium!! I will post the results tomorrow as I brought out some of my favorite shapes to play with. Custom boxes of wax are flying out of the shop these days. I am so happy that folks are having fun with playing beyond the pre-set boxes and go wild making up their own custom color combinations of 16 blocks per set. Here is a new set that is going out tomorrow. It is with a little bit of sadness that I have to report that the heat resistance sponges will soon no...

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Sale on selected encaustic card stock and accessories

Posted by Bethany Handfield on

Please find a selection of our A4 & A3 colored card stock, stamps, and sponges on sale for a limited time. No coupon code needed. Sale ends on March 1, 2015    

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