Encaustic Monotype - Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Curious about Encaustic Monotype but haven't been brave enough to try it? In this video, I break down this experimental medium into an easy, step-by-step process that any artist can follow. As a beginner to encaustic myself, I love experimenting, and I want to show you that you don't need to be an expert to get beautiful results. We'll explore the tools, a simple paint hack, and the freedom of printing with wax. ✨ IN THIS VIDEO: • Easy setup: Encaustic supplies & DIY paint tips • Step-by-Step process: From hot plate to paper • Real-time demo: Creating 6+ unique monotypes • Bonus: Combining wax with traditional prints 0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:43 My First Experiments 1:03 Safety First: Ventilation & Tips 1:23 Tools & Materials You Need 2:29 DIY: Making Your Own Encaustic Paints 3:29 Step-by-Step Monotype Process 5:54 The Reveal: First Print 6:04 Adding Layers & Details 7:20 Cleaning the Plate 7:49 More Examples & Techniques 10:02 Working with Temperature 11:58 Pros & Cons of Encaustic Monotype 14:34 Bonus: Encaustic with traditional Prints 15:11 Recommended Book Resource Whether you are a printmaker or a mixed media artist, I hope this encourages you to be brave and start your own experiments. In this video I used: electric griddle—https://amzn.to/4qkacmR Ice cubes trays - https://amzn.to/4jKrZ4g anodized aluminium plate from this cake pan - https://amzn.to/49CwVnb or you can buy the special one dedicated for encaustics - https://amzn.to/45fhDn0 I also recommend buying this R&F set https://tidd.ly/49m3tTA - or any other encaustic paints from this brand (they are beautifully pigmented) Or this brand of encaustic paints - https://tidd.ly/49BkKaa In the video I also used : China markers - https://amzn.to/4qUPx8L Neon oil pastels - https://amzn.to/4jNu5k4 Paper - https://amzn.to/4b24yRQ Hake brushes - https://amzn.to/45edNdN Book I recommend - https://amzn.to/4qTcmtB Disclaimer: These are affiliate links. As an Amazon , Jackson’s Art and Blick affiliate, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use and love! And here is the link R&F safety info - https://www.rfpaints.com/encaustic-sa... #encausticmonotype #experimentalart #printmaking #artistacrossborders #easyarttutorial #mixedmedia #waxart #creativeprocess MY FAVORITE ART SUPPLIES PRINTMAKING Brayers/Rollers Large Japanese brayer , which I highly recommend - https://tidd.ly/46viYaS Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer 2" - https://amzn.to/4540M73 Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer 4" - https://amzn.to/4l6SuzT Printmaking inks: AKUA Inks (easy to clean with water, soy-based) *Intaglio Inks - https://tidd.ly/4jqHA97 *Liquid pigments - https://tidd.ly/3Nyi5Xe Cranfield Caliago Safe Wash Inks (oil based, easy to clean with water ) Etching inks (best for etchings, drypoints, and collagraphs) - https://tidd.ly/452eqaP Relief inks (best for relief printing & monotypes ) https://tidd.ly/4fmbXLP But sometimes I use them interchangeably Printmaking Plates/ Surfaces AKUA Printmaking plates - https://tidd.ly/3YZcsE5 PET Plexi plate - https://amzn.to/41ntLjL Printmaking Papers BFK Reves paper - https://tidd.ly/49uBbFh (for intaglio, relief and monotypes) Fabriano Rosaspina paper (more budget-friendly) - https://tidd.ly/44Vf6hF (I use it for monotypes, collagraphs , other prints) Hahnemühle Copperplate Paper - https://tidd.ly/49HrwML (thick paper - great for collagraph , intaglio and blind embossing) for Proof prints and testing, experiments - Strathmore Printmaking Paper series 400 - https://amzn.to/4la2cRW Other printmaking supplies: Carborundum Gel - https://amzn.to/4fuAa2E AKUA Wiping Fabric - https://amzn.to/40OLAIk Nori paste (rice glue for Chine Colle) - https://www.dickblick.com/products/ak... Etching press: Conrad Etching presses (professional presses) - I am using E-24 (bed size 24x48), but for a smaller home studios I highly recommend : Conrad E18 - https://tidd.ly/4qcv1AO Conrad E15 - https://tidd.ly/3NaiQFW Conrad E12 - https://tidd.ly/4bmHA7V As a little bit less expensive alternative (comparing to conrad E12), I recommend. Blick 906. I had it before I bought a Conrad press. This press is not as heavy as Blick presses (and easier to transport if you need to move it), I successfully printed using this press collagraphs, etchings, monotypes and more . It's a geared press, and it's very easy to operate. Blick 906 Etching Press - https://tidd.ly/4qK2rXq --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Marta Nowicka – Artist Across Borders Stay in touch with me: 🌐 Website: martanowickaart.com 📸 Instagram: @abstractartbymarta 📬 Join my mailing list: martanowickaart.com/email-newsletter