Introduction to Hot Wax Painting
Application of hot encaustic medium
A course by Daniel Bahena García , Artist
About the video: Application of hot encaustic medium
Overview
“I have reached the application of the encaustic medium, the part where I am going to share with you how each step for its application is carried out. I will also tell you about the materials that are required for this process, as well as their use and qualities. Here one of the important instruments will come into play.”
In this video lesson Daniel Bahena García addresses the topic: Application of hot encaustic medium, 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
“Application of hot encaustic medium We will begin the process of applying the encaustic medium on the finished piece or previously already made with proper assembly. I have the piece here ready. That's exactly how it looks completely solid half encaustic tablet. But in order to apply the encaustic medium I have to position at least two pickups of this again in the basin and set the temperature, regulate it to 90 °C. That will allow me to once again the encaustic medium changes its state from solid to liquid. This will allow me the proper dispersion with the brush. For this it is advisable t...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hot Wax Painting
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Arts & Crafts, Collage, DIY, Fine Arts, Paper Craft

Daniel Bahena García
A course by Daniel Bahena García
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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