I have been working with a new artist colleague I found in Kyrkhamn, on an in-depth look at the materials we have experimented with and what results you can achieve. To have a dialogue with someone about canvas priming, surface quality and material research based on over twenty years experience enthralls me. We can speak on this subject, showing tests and notes and results to no end. Here’s an encaustic recipe I use:

1 dl beeswax, bleached
1 t. or chip of Carnauba wax (hardener)
1.5 dl turpentine
1 glass jar with lid

Melt both waxes in a clean jar placed in a pot of water over medium heat. Never heat wax directly over heat, due to fire risk. Remove from heat when wax is fluid. Let cool 5 minutes. Add turpentine to wax, close with lid tightly and allow to cool. You now have a paste that can be mixed with oil paint. May be warmed in a water bath for a more pliable application.