tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post4153139832266418149..comments2023-05-08T05:32:31.803-06:00Comments on From the Studio of...Dorothy Donna Parker: * Encaustics Class with EzshwanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-28972003068039192392010-08-19T21:52:19.397-05:002010-08-19T21:52:19.397-05:00Hi Carolyn. Yes, this little angel could be addic...Hi Carolyn. Yes, this little angel could be addictive. We didn't coat our work with anything. Ezshwan is a purist I think. As the pieces cure, she told us they will become clearer and the best think for polish was our warm hands or a lint free cloth. Naturally, she spends hours scraping and polishing. Some of her finishes are absolutely incredible! Thanks again for sending me the book - so much fun. xx<br /><br />Patty - I didn't know you had taken an encaustics class. Any photos available? I'd love to see. No heat guns available here - it's the torch or importing from the states which is expensive! I actually find the torch a little on the 'edge' and fun. Very expensive to set up encaustics here. I will not do anything just now at any rate. I'm taking the advanced class next week though. :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-9370937165213988282010-08-19T14:58:38.914-05:002010-08-19T14:58:38.914-05:00Donna, I'm so happy that you discovered encaus...Donna, I'm so happy that you discovered encaustics! I may have mentioned that I also went to a workshop and LOVED it (we used a regular old heat gun, though, as opposed to a blow torch!)I really love the look - it just seems a bit daunting to set it up at home. Maybe in your new studio - I love how you've documented everyone's work here, but I have to say, I think I like yours the best!!pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994187495930211144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-28668634277275608612010-08-19T11:31:42.761-05:002010-08-19T11:31:42.761-05:00You have been bitten by the encaustic angel....isn...You have been bitten by the encaustic angel....isn't she addictive!<br /><br />Thanks for these marvelous photos; I loved viewing the interpretations and creations. <br /><br />Did the instructor have you seal the top with anything, like Dorland's Wax? I use this as a final coat which you apply like a thin polish and buff with a cloth. It really makes the piece shine.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314949745987771149noreply@blogger.com