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Encaustic Wax Octopus Painting

Sharon Lapin shares an ancient encaustic wax technique for her octopus painting.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-304 -- More Projects »
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Encaustic Wax Octopus Painting
Next: Step 1
Materials:

1" x 2" wood strips
1/4" plywood
wood glue
colored wax sticks
clamps
beeswax
damar resin crystals
strainer, double-boiler pan
blue and yellow acrylic paint
paint roller, artist brush, 3" paintbrush
paper, scissors, carbon paper, ballpoint pen
small screwdriver
heat gun
electric griddle
scraper or razor
miter saw
table saw
safety glasses



Encaustic Wax Octopus Painting

Step 1

Steps 2-3

Step 4

Step 5


Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Step 10


Step 11

Step 12

Steps 13-14

Sharon Lapin of Atlanta, Georgia

Also in this Episode
That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-304
•Not-So-Tribal Mask
•Encaustic Wax Octopus Painting
•Longhorn Leather Bag
•Bumblebee Jar Lid Magnet
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