About Substrates, Surfaces and Grounds

Thinking ahead to how your work will be presented is crucial. For example: mounting encaustic that is painted on paper is far different from working on panels or sculptural work; it's surface is flexible and susceptible to cracking, slag and other problems. Also the type of ground chosen can effect how your painting looks and feels. Remember how your work is presented will define how your substrate is constructed.

Canvas
Ceramic
Framing
Making Samples
Watercolor Paper
Wood (Includes MDF, Masonite, etc.)