Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Faux encaustic technique- Grand Finale Giveaway!

So this is the finale of the My Craft Channel series Everyday Creative with Liz Hicks. This final video is one of my favorites as it shares an inexpensive way to create an easy encaustic painting.
What is Encaustic art? Click here to find out more :)

In short, encaustic painting is a form of art that uses beeswax mixed with pigments to create art on prepared surfaces such as wood or canvas. This technique takes a little finesse as you have to constantly keep your wax hot, as well as have a separate container and brush for each color. Another thing to consider is the space this would take up as well as the cost... altogether it is something that you may be intrigued by but may not make it on your short list of easy to delve into endeavors.

So this video that I share gives a great way to utilize basic art and craft materials to your advantage.. we bring back our faithful crayons from the last segment... BUT add in a few other friends... Make sure to check out this weeks Faux Encaustic video on My craft Channel for the full experience... This video may share a technique that you can use in the future or inspire you to adapt this to your own needs, either way... its a win win :)



Here is the 4x6 canvas that I created with this technique... The video that I shared shows the basics of creating the faux encaustic, but due to time I wasn't able to share the entire canvas preparation, so if you have any questions... feel free to ask. 

This technique offers a wonderful way of blending as well as depth in layers due to the beeswax creating distinct layers on top of each other. It may seem a little overwhelming, but it is fun and worth it once you get the hang of it.

For this weeks prize package, we are going BIG... since this is the finale... we are going large and adding a little something from every manufacturer featured in the videos. This prize package will include a selection of products from: Clearsnap, Graphic 45, Spellbinders Paper Arts, Creative Imaginations, Sakura of America, Ice Resin and Prima Marketing Inc. I will try and post a picture of the prizes this week so you can get an idea of how much fun it will be!
 

For this prize package please enter using the widget below if for some reason it does not show, please refresh the page and it will pop up on my blog.


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And our winner from last weeks giveaway is...

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On another note... I am starting a new fun venture with a few of my good friends. Virtual Gallery Walk will start next week, but I posted about it yesterday on my blog. Make sure to check it out as well will be having a ton of fun next week with this. Tell your friends, the line up of artists is amazing, and we are sure to have something to offer you all.


Thank you again for your support these past few week as I share a sneak peek into my crafting world. You can tell that I like to do things on the cheap and work with products that offer a variety of uses. I hope that these video have shared my passion with you all.

And if you have any questions, feel free to email me, I am still a bit under the weather so it might take me a little bit to get back to you, but I will.

Thanks again!

~Liz Hicks ♥

17 comments:

  1. My favorite video by far has been the Embossing tin one, it blew my mind that is was such an ordinary object!

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  2. Beautiful fax encaustic tutorial on your video! Have never seen anything like that so had been curious when I heard bees wax was being used. TFS! Enjoying all your videos!!

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  3. I really enjoyed the faux encaustic video because I have been interested in learning about this technique for awhile, so I found it fascinating to watch. I do appreciate ALL of the videos as I learn something new or gain inspiration from all of them. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!

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  4. First I want to say I love all your videos...I've learn some new and exciting technique...Faux copper tile is my favorite....and I've done that on one of my projects...so thank you very much....love your work...

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  5. I like the faux copper. It's antique looking & very forgiving on the technique.

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  6. The creative crayons one was neat! :)

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  7. Love this! So fun! And love your piece of art, so colorful and exciting! Thanks for sharing Liz!

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  8. My favorite was the creative crayons video. Using the glue gun is a very creative way to heat up the crayon and have fun with creating.

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  9. ohboy---I think it depends o the day! lol..The crayons one was awesome, the faux copper and now the embossing!!

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  10. My favorite was the faux tile. Loved this effect!

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  11. Gosh Liz, I have really enjoyed all of your videos. I am really sorry to see that you are finished with your series. I was very much enjoying it. I found your videos with ice resin really informative, and enjoyed the faux encaustic. I really liked the faux copper tile too. Thanks so much for sharing so many mixed media ideas with us.

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  12. I've enjoyed all your videos but my favorite is the faux shadow box. I can't wait to try that technique.
    I hope you come back for another season at My Craft Channel. I would love to learn more from you.

    Thanks! (I hope you feel better!)

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  13. This week's encaustic video is my favorite because it's something I've been curious about and wanting to try.

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  14. The videos were great, I learnt so many mixed media techniques! Thank you. My favorite was Faux Copper Tile Mini Album, I love how you altered a simple tin.

    grace

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  15. I've been wanting to experiment a little with encaustic and your video gives me some ideas. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

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  16. Gorgeous canvas! Thank you so much for the videos. I love the encaustic and would love to try some of these techniques! Thank you for the chance to win!

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