The configuration for the three boxes was finalized today, 6 x 6 x 5 inches deep. I've drawn the top to size and worked out the angle - 60 deg. Now I am trying to decide how to approach the encaustic surfaces - inside/outside. Is it possible to put encaustic paint on both surfaces? Should both surfaces be worked on at the same time or one side finished then the other worked on?
But I am getting ahead of myself. I have yet to put wax on anything! Soon... I have all of the materials I need to begin and lots of ideas for the first steps. I plan to test four primers on MDF and four surface treatments on paper clay.
- white glue and water on MDF
- white gesso on MDF
- bleached beeswax on MDF
- medium on MDF
- burnished surface on paper clay
- terra sig. on paper clay
- texture and stain on paper clay
- texture and underglaze on paper clay
Then using medium and pigmented wax build up surfaces that are smooth on one set and textured on another set. I figure that once the first couple of coats of medium are on all surfaces will act the same.
I am waiting until I have finished the Minigama building workshop this weekend. Three people in the class for two days with a firing on Saturday night. Once I am past that I will begin to address encaustic painting.
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