Tools & Materials List:

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•  Pre-primed encaustic panel(s)

  • One or more pre-primed encaustic panels with a smooth white wax surface approx 10" x 10" in size

    • (See original Learn To Burn course for instructions on creating a smooth white surface)

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• Handheld torch

  • My preference is the Bernzomatic TS3500 ...or a similar torch

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• Clay loop tool

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• X-ACTO knife

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• Gloves

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• Hot palette

  • My preference is the Presto Slimline 22"

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• Metal tins

  • Assorted for colored encaustic paints

  • Make sure they have flat bottoms 

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• Brushes

  • 6 natural bristle brushes, 1"

  • 6 natural bristle brushes, 2"

  • 3 foam applicator brushes for shellac, 1"

  • 3 foam applicator brushes for shellac, 2"

  • Assortment of round tip brushes for applying inks

    • 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: 

  • Here's a link to my favorite ink color set

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• Isopropyl alcohol 70% or 90% - either works

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• Canned air, 2 to 3 cans

  • (Optional) Lvylov Portable Airbrush Kit for air only, not paint or ink

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• Shellac, Zinsser Bullseye brand

  • Amber shellac

  • Clear shellac (optional if you want to make white shellac)

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• Dry pigments: chromium oxide green 

  • (See Learn To Burn: Shellac course for more detailed instructions on mixing shellac colors and burning techniques) 

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• Assorted encaustic paints

  • Colors used in this course: 

• Titanium White - 6 oz White in addition to white used in priming   

• Custom blends in greens, pinks

• Try 4 - 6oz of each of these colors or a similar substitute: Dianthus Pink, Warm Pink Rose, French Mauve Reddish, Cobalt Violet, Cadmium Green, Pale Celadon 

• 6- 8oz of Clear encaustic medium in addition to medium used for priming your panel