Article · All Things Encaustic
Encaustic and Collage / Mixed Media / Assemblage
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2017
About this lesson
Explains why encaustic wax functions as an encapsulant rather than a glue for collage elements, why materials must be absorbent and fully dry before embedding, and when heavier objects need extra fastening such as wire or adhesive.
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