Shellac Burn Techniques
Live Zoom Class
Materials & Tools List
Materials:
One or more pre-primed encaustic panels
8" x 8" - 10" x 10" sized panels recommended for class exercises
(pre-primed = encaustic surface with several layers of medium and/or encaustic paint. )
Access to your normal encaustic supplies: Hot palette, paints, brushes etc.
Foam Brushes - find them here>>>
Two or more 1" Foam applicator brushes
2 or more 2" Foam applicator brushes
Shellac:
Available in the paint section of the hardware store
If you can find shellac locally its much less expensive. Shellac is considered a hazardous material because its flammable so having shellac shipped can cost twice as much as buying it at the store.
6 ounces or more Amber Shellac
6 ounces or more Clear Shellac
I'll show you how to make your own shellac if you are unable to find it. To make your own shellac You'll need:
3 or more ounces Dry Shellac Flakes - find them here>>>
Super Blonde flakes for clear shellac and Orange or Amber for regular shellac. You will also need 6 or more ounces of Denatured Alcohol.
6 or more small disposable plastic cups
Cellophane Cling Wrap
Dry Pigments: ( Find dry pigments here>>>)
1/2 ounce or more dry pigment: Titanium White
1/2 ounce or more black dry pigment - Bone Black or Carbon Black work well
1/2 ounce or more Chromium Oxide Green dry pigment
Optional: additional assortment of dry pigment colors of your choice
Stir Sticks
Small Plastic Spoons
6 or more
Latex or Nitrile Gloves
Tools:
Torch
Bernzomatic TS3500, or equivalent and propane fuel cylinder
Look in the plumbing isle of the hardware store or Find it here>>>
Electric Fan for ventilating your studio
Drywall Panel or fireproof heat resistant work surface
1 or more 2’ x 2’ sheet to create a “burn zone”
Hardware stores sell precut 24” x24” drywall panels
Paper Towels
Work Apron
Metal Scraping Tools
Pottery ribbon loop, etching, woodworking, or dental tools
Available in craft stores and potter suppliers
Parchment Paper Roll
Fire Extinguisher
Two or more extinguishers or Tundra aerosol fire extinguishers
Available at hardware stores or find some here>>>
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