{"id":3770,"date":"2016-05-21T16:39:50","date_gmt":"2016-05-21T20:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/staging\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:01:23","slug":"making-encaustic-medium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/making-encaustic-medium\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make your own Encaustic Medium | Instructions &#038; Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pre-made encaustic medium can readily be purchased but you will save money if you make it yourself. Many artists buy the raw materials and make their own. Here&#8217;s what you need to know to make your own encaustic wax medium &#8211; materials and step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is encaustic medium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Encaustic medium is made with filtered beeswax and damar resin crystals. Synthetic&nbsp;waxes are commercially available, but beeswax is the type of wax that is&nbsp;traditionally used for encaustic art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural beeswax:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its natural state beeswax is yellow. Bee pollen gives natural beeswax its yellow colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refined, filtered or bleached beeswax:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>White beeswax has been mechanically&nbsp;processed to filter out the bee pollen and turn it white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damar (or Dammar) resin crystals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Damar resin is a hard natural tree resin sourced from trees in East Asia and India. It is a sticky sap that oozes from the tree, the trees are not damaged by the extraction process. To prepare encaustic medium, damar resin crystals are added to beeswax. Do not use damar varnish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of damar resin crystals makes the medium more durable than beeswax alone&nbsp;and hardens it and raises its melting temperature. Adding damar resin allows the encaustic painting to be buffed to a higher, more translucent sheen and helps prevent bloom (a white cloud on the surface).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encaustic medium is available to buy in a variety of forms, as:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ready-to-use encaustic paints (medium is premixed with colour pigment) in tins, blocks or sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pre-made plain natural or refined encaustic medium to which you can add oil paint\/pigment for colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>raw materials (damar resin crystals and beeswax) to make your own encaustic medium \u2014use it to dilute highly pigmented encaustic paints, or add oil paint or pigment for colour as you work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment Needed to make Encaustic Medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to beeswax and damar resin crystals, you will need the following equipment. Work in a <a href=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/encaustic-studio-ventilation\">well-ventilated studio<\/a> space. Silicone utensils work best. For your convenience, I&#8217;ve put together an Amazon shopping list (the affiliate links help fund this site).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4at4ZSV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon shopping list<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a deep heated vessel &#8212; i.e. an electric skillet or crockpot, electric palette, grill or griddle with a pan. Have a look at a thrift store &#8212; I bought mine for $7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a thermometer to test the accuracy of your skillet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a stirrer: wooden paint stick, silicone spoon, large natural brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to filter the medium you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mRLqIx\">reusable stainless steel paperless pour-over <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VyQXIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coffee<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mRLqIx\"> filter<\/a> or a tight-weave cloth, such as microfiber,&nbsp;cotton muslin, or flannel sheets. If using cheesecloth, fold it into multiple layers that are thick enough to capture all the particulate matter. Stretch the fabric across a silicone bowl and hold it in place with and elastic band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a silicone soup ladle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>silicone muffin cups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe to make your own Encaustic medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no standard encaustic medium recipe. Different artists and manufacturers will use a different ratio of damar to beeswax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>R&amp;F&#8217;s medium is a 9:2 (4.5:1) ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enkaustikos standard medium is 6:1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I use a 5:1 ratio of wax to damar resin crystals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> I recommend buying from a local supplier or a company such as R&amp;F. Avoid wax from China and check reviews before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make your own Encaustic Medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important: never leave the skillet unattended during this process. Do this in a properly ventilated studio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weigh the beeswax and damar resin in the quantities specified in your recipe. I weigh 5 lbs of beeswax and add 1 pound of damar resin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat your skillet to 220\u00b0F (never above). Use an infrared thermometer; don&#8217;t rely solely on the skillet temperature control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I wear disposable gloves and crush the damar resin crystals in a freezer bag with a hammer to speed up the melting process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some people melt the beeswax first, others melt the damar first&nbsp;with just a bit of beeswax, and still, others put them in together. Experiment to see how you like to do it. The damar will be very sticky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir the mixture until the damar resin crystals and wax are combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To strain the medium, you will need to ladle it into a filter or through a cloth into a prepared container. You can use elastic bands to hold cheesecloth in place over your container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once filtered you can ladle the medium into the muffin cups. If using a coffee filter, you can filter directly into the muffin cups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the medium to cool then pop them out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you haven&#8217;t filtered well, particles will have collected on the bottom of the pucks. You can heat the bottom of the puck and then scrape off the dirty wax and discard it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Colour to your Encaustic Medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to colouring encaustic medium, there are several approaches you can take. However, one method stands out above the rest and is <strong>strongly recommended as the safest and most reliable option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase pre-made encaustic paints<\/strong><br>The best and most consistent method is to use professional encaustic paints, which are already made with high-quality pigments and balanced ratios of wax and damar. This ensures purity of colour, proper hardness, and predictable working properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry pigment into encaustic medium<\/strong><br>While possible, this method requires extreme caution. Pigment powders can be toxic when airborne, and achieving a consistent dispersion in the wax can be challenging. Always wear proper protective equipment if attempting this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use oil paints or pigment sticks sparingly<\/strong><br>Some artists add small amounts of oil paint or pigment sticks into encaustic medium. While this can be convenient, it may affect the curing time and long-term stability of your work. If you try this method, keep the proportion low.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For both health and safety reasons, as well as consistency of results, pre-made encaustic paints remain the preferred recommendation. They are highly pigmented, so you can extend them with encaustic medium that you\u2019ve prepared yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-made encaustic medium can readily be purchased but you will save money if you make it yourself. Many artists buy the raw materials and make their own. 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