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Encaustic Painting - Frequently Asked Questions

Many customers approach us hoping to get insight about our products and the painting process.  In an effort to address the most commonly asked questions, we've created this index!

Getting Started Questions:
What Supplies Do I Need To Start Painting?
What Substrates Do I Use For Wax Painting?
Are There Any Health Or Safety Guidelines?
What Is Fusing?
What Is Wax Medium?
What Is Slick Wax?
What Types Of Brushes Can I Use In Encaustic?
What Is The Best Working Temperature For Encaustic Paints?
Does Enkaustikos Sell Palettes For Encaustic Use?
Can Encaustic Be Used For Realism?
Painting Technique Questions:
How Do I Clean My Brushes And Store My Paint Between Use?
Are Blow Torches Safe To Use?
Can I Use A Hair Dryer To Fuse?
How Do I Mix Colors In Encaustic?
How Do I Prime My Surface?
How Can I Create A Glaze?
How Is Scraping/Incising Done?
How Do I Create Smooth Surfaces?  Textured Surfaces?
How Do I Do Collage In Encaustic?
I'm A Mixed Media Artist, What Types of Products Can I Use In Combination With Encaustic?
 
Technical Product Questions:
Are Encaustic Paintings Permanent? Will My Painting Last Over The Years?
Can Wooden Boards Covered With Cotton Primed W/Gesso Be Used?
Do You Recommend Claybord For Encaustic?
How Do I Determine If A Substrate Is Suitable? What's "The Freezer Test"?
Why Do You Do The Freezer Test?
Do You Have Examples of Substrates That Failed The Freezer Test? What Does It Look Like?
Is There More Than One Type Of Microcrystalline Wax?
How Does Enkaustikos Select Their Pigments Used In The Color Line?
What Are The Working Properties Of Encaustic Paints?
How Do I Know When The Slick Wax Is No Longer Good? How Long Does It Last?
Pigment Warnings: Specifically Prussian Blue, Is It Safe?
What Type Of Mill Does Enkaustikos Use?
How Does The Pigment Load of Enkaustikos Paints Compare To Other Brands?
What Is A Single Pigment Paint And Why Should I Care?
What Is The Difference Between XD and Original Wax Medium?

Company, Retailer, & Purchasing Questions:
Who Do I Talk To For Painting Or Product Questions?
How Do I Locate A Retailer Carrying Enkaustikos Products?
Why Can't I Buy From EncausticPaints.com?
What Do I Do If I Want A Product On The Website But, My Local Store Doesn't Have It?
What Do I Do If I Want To Purchase Refills But My Local Store Doesn't Offer Them?
I Need Bulk Sizes Of Your Paints Or Sundries, What Do I Do?
Can I Order From Enkaustikos Directly?
Where Can I Find Enkaustikos YouTube Videos?
How Can I Sign Up To Be On The Mailing List?
Does Enkaustikos Have A Catalog?
Where Can I Download The Enkaustikos Color Chart?
What Makes Enkaustikos Paints Different From Other Brands?
Do You Know Of Any Demonstrations Or Workshops?

Still have a question?  Send an email to info@encausticpaints.com
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