Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art

Written by Eileen Bergen


Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art By: Eileen Bergen http://www.theartfulcrafter.com

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which resins and colored pigments are added. This results in a paste like meduim which is applied to a surface such as prepared wood or canvas.

Encaustic painting methods were invented byrepparttar ancient Greeks and Egyptians. The word is Greek for “burnt in”. A reason for its popularity wasrepparttar 116076 durability ofrepparttar 116077 finish when dry. It resists atmospheric conditions and was used to protect sculptures.

However it was almost a lost art form until recently.

To makerepparttar 116078 encaustic medium, you combine beeswax with resins, such as copal, dammar and linseed oil. Dry pigments are then added torepparttar 116079 mixture. Each artist develops his own special mixture to best suit his technique or style.

Oncerepparttar 116080 mixture is right, heat must be applied to makerepparttar 116081 encaustic medium fluid enough to apply. The proper application of heat is what makes encaustic so difficult to master.

Important feng shui dont's

Written by Jakob Jelling


There are some things which you should always try to avoid doing when looking for a feng shui balanced environment since they could be disastrous to such purpose. We intend to help you achieving a proper feng shui balance by detailing some ofrepparttar most important feng shui don’ts throughrepparttar 116075 next lines.

First of all, you should avoid living or working in an environment containing too much yin energy. Amongrepparttar 116076 places which contain more yin energy we can find cemeteries, hospitals and churches. Also, you should avoid attracting to much yin into your space by openingrepparttar 116077 windows and doors regularly and allowing sun light enter.

You should also avoid living in a house that is much bigger or smaller thanrepparttar 116078 neighboring ones. This could bring you misunderstandings and problems with your neighbors. Your house should never be placed facingrepparttar 116079 end of a road, or hallway in case of an office. Your house or office’s entrance door should be clear and free of obstacles; there shouldn’t be trees or any structure right in front of it.

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