Encaustic; Where to Start.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BEGIN?

--------------THE ENCAUSTIC A,B,C QUICK LIST.

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A. PAINT

---1.--One large block each of Medium, White, and Black

---2.--One small block each of Primary and Secondary colors

---------(or option out secondaries for your favorite colors)

---3.--About 8 oz. of carnuba and beeswax

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B. TOOLS

---1.--Palette and Electric burner

---2.--Heat gun

---3.--Palette cups for each color

---4.--Hake brushes

---5.--Scratching tools

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C. PANEL

---1.--1/2 in. thick birch, maple, or oak finished plywood 

---------4 x 6 in or 5 x 7 (or a comfortable size)

---2.--Small pieces of masonite for testing or practicing