Wax on Wednesdays Grounds for Ground!

Happy Wax on Wednesday!
This week is the first of  a 3 part post project beginning with a way to create stunningly rich backgrounds for encaustic painting layers with instant coffee!

This is a really enjoyable way of creating rich tones that can be layered and contrasted to create more depth. It acts like a watercolor paint that can be used very concentrated for richer tones or a very light wash. 

There is all sorts of fun coffee painting effects going on over on the Patreon channel this month ! This week on the Monday Warmup  on the "Mover and Shakers" we did some fun super loose florals with coffee and watercolor. I love the rich caramel tones that coffee can create . I also love that a washed out diluted tone of the coffee brightens an image background like sunlight ! 

My Favorite Encaustic Supplies:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 

If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
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There are now all sorts of ways you can join in on more encaustic painting tutorials and fun !
Full line of Encausticology online workshops available 24/7 with lifetime access. Check them all out 
HERE

Join me for fun weekly tutorials on the new Patreon page for bonus Wax on Wednesdays content and step by step process, Monday Painting Warmups, and monthly projects
all starting for less than just  one cup of coffee per month!
WOOT !
You can check out the details 
HERE 

Have fun, and happy creating !
xo
Shari