Wild Botanicals
Course Materials List
Tools & Materials List:
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Pre-primed encaustic panel(s)
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One or more pre-primed encaustic panels with a smooth white wax surface approx 10" x 10" in size
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(See original Learn To Burn course for instructions on creating a smooth white surface)
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Handheld torch
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My preference is the Bernzomatic TS3500
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Or a similar torch
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Hot palette
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My preference is the Presto Slimline 22"
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Assorted for colored encaustic paints
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Make sure they have flat bottoms
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Brushes
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Assortment of round tip brushes for applying inks
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I like the Loew-Cornell soft comfort round brushes in 10, 6, 4 &
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Assortment of needle tip squeeze bottles for mixing your own ink colors
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Assorted alcohol inks:
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Colors used in this course: Color Name, Color Name, Color Name, Color Name, Color Name, Color Name, Color Name,Color Name
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Inks are Ranger products but any alcohol ink will work.
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Isopropyl alcohol 70% or 90% - either works
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Canned air, 2 to 3 cans
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(Optional) Lvylov Portable Airbrush Kit for air only, not paint or ink
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Shellac, Zinsser Bullseye brand
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Clear shellac (optional if you want to make white shellac)
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Dry pigments: chromium oxide green
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(See Learn To Burn: Shellac course for more detailed instructions on mixing shellac colors and burning techniques)
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Assorted encaustic paints
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Colors used in this course:
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Titanium White - 6 oz White in addition to white used in priming
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Custom blends in greens, pinks
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Try 4 - 6oz of each of these colors: Dianthus Pink, Warm Pink Rose, French Mauve Reddish, Cobalt Violet, Cadmium Green, Pale Celadon
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6- 8oz of Clear encaustic medium in addition to medium used for priming your panel