I sealed both of the finished works with glazing medium...but in the next trial, I think I will just buff the wax with a cloth and leave it unsealed.
The phoenix rises, Tag,
Goddess, tag-style.
In the second, the whole thing is beeswax, with wax crayon detail added over it. This has lots of layers because it wasn't until near the end that the idea focused.
I got the beeswax from USA and had to try it out. I love using it, and I really like the effects....but I need to remember to open a window, or use a mask, as it gives you a headache!! Also, I will see if I can find a local supply of beeswax.
For my next attempts, I think I will wax some of my own drawings and paintings.
Here's a link to a very good youtube video on waxing paper.
waxing papers
Looking forward to the New Year!!
2 comments:
I'd love to see more of your progress as the end result is just beautiful. Your Tags have such style. But I bet there is a difference in texture now that I'm not seeing in the photos. Are you just brushing the wax on? & what kind of crayons are you using?... I love to try new things too!
Hi Dana. Thanks for commenting. I melt the wax on a travel iron and swipe the paper along it to coat it with beeswax. I use caran d'ache non soluble crayons. There is a lot of rich texture on the second tag...because of the many layers and the crayon topping! Do you do encaustic?
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