Introduction to Hot Wax Painting

Encaustic medium formulation

A course by Daniel Bahena García , Artist

Artist. Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Joined June 2022
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2,281 students
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About the video: Encaustic medium formulation

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn the formula that I use to make the encaustic medium, the use of the essential materials, the ideal amounts and the step by step for its preparation through firing the materials.”

In this video lesson Daniel Bahena García addresses the topic: Encaustic medium formulation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hot Wax Painting. Explore the world of encaustic painting and learn to combine it with a range of other techniques like painting, transfer printing, and stencils.

Partial transcription of the video

“Encaustic medium formulation To begin this unit, we will begin by explaining what are the essential and basic materials for the elaboration of the encaustic medium. It is important to emphasize that these media are the appropriate and ideal mix to obtain the encaustic medium in natural. For this we are going to show you what are the development and source of materials, How can you get them and how are they requested? once you have found your specific provider in your specific location. For this we are going to use purified beeswax. This purified beeswax is the base element that we are going...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Hot Wax Painting

  • Level: Beginner
  • 88% positive reviews (56)
  • 2281 students
  • 5 units
  • 16 lessons (3h 10m)
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Daniel Bahena García

Daniel Bahena García
A course by Daniel Bahena García

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Daniel Bahena received a degree in graphic design in his hometown of Cuernavaca, Morelos in Mexico. Since he was a young child, he has expressed himself through drawing and created imaginary worlds based on dreams and experiences. His work relies heavily on manual processes, which he uses to explore a range of disciplines and artistic techniques.

Throughout his career, he has participated in several group art exhibitions in different parts of the world. He has also given workshops and lectures for art institutions and academies across Mexico. He is cofounder of Enhebra Estudio, a space where has been streamlining and disseminating his knowledge, through the teaching of different workshops with applied artistic techniques, for the past ten years.


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Introduction to Hot Wax Painting. Craft & Illustration course by Daniel Bahena García

Introduction to Hot Wax Painting

A course by Daniel Bahena García
Artist. Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Joined June 2022
  • 88% positive reviews (56)
  • 2,281 students