{"id":7268,"date":"2019-05-28T12:06:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T16:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/?p=7268"},"modified":"2025-01-11T13:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T18:05:06","slug":"encaustic-monotype-tools-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/encaustic-monotype-tools-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Encaustic Printmaking Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll highlight my favourite top ten encaustic printmaking tools, sharing insights on how they can enhance your practice and inspire new possibilities. Last week I had the privilege of attending an&nbsp;encaustic monotype and silkscreen workshop co-taught by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolandworkshops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paula Roland<\/a>&nbsp;and <a aria-label=\"Jeff Hirst (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffreyhirst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Hirst<\/a>. It was so luxurious to have an entire week to experiment with encaustic monotypes and to watch and learn from Paula and Jeff. Thanks also to Paula for encouraging me to share these tips and tools on this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Tools for Encaustic Monotype Printmaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Roland HOTbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roland HOTbox is the best tool for encaustic monotype printmaking. To use the Roland HOTbox pigmented wax is melted on the anodized aluminum plate. Using tools, the artist manipulates the wax and the molten image is transferred to paper resulting in a single monotype print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roland HOTbox that Paula redesigned and once produced and fabricated is now available exclusively through&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ventafume.com\/roland-hotbox-for-encaustic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vent-A-Fume<\/a>. Multiple boxes may be used together to accommodate a larger plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-602x600.jpg\" alt=\"Paula Roland demo - Encaustic printmaking tools\" class=\"wp-image-7290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-602x600.jpg 602w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-600x598.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-329x328.jpg 329w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PaulaRoland-e1558992060394.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paula Roland demonstrating encaustic monotype printmaking on a double Roland HOTbox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for tools for mark-making and moving wax around on the Roland HOTbox, make sure that you select tools won&#8217;t scratch the anodized aluminum plate. Soft, flexible silicone tools work well. It is very easy to clean dried wax off of Silicone tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list covers the essential and nice-to-have mark-making tools for encaustic monotype printmaking. For your convenience you can shop for these through the links. Amazon links are affiliate links that support this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline aligncenter is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YUnr0x\">Amazon Shopping List<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Japanese Bamboo Baren from Yasutomo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Kam3D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/baren.jpeg\" alt=\"japanese bamboo baren an Encaustic printmaking tool\" class=\"wp-image-7299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/baren.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/baren-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/baren-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/baren-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japanese bamboo baren from Yasutomo is use to press the back of the paper to make contact with the wax on the plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paula covers bamboo barens in aluminium tin foil. This keeps the baren clean and the foil can create some interesting marks on your print. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can lay a string (or any heat-tolerant slightly raised object) on the surface of the HOTbox beneath the paper and, when you press the baren over the print, the aluminium foil will leave a silver mark outlining the string. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/string-monotype-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/string-monotype-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/string-monotype-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/string-monotype-329x247.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of string + baren on Kitakata Washi by Ruth Maude<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Automotive Flexible Silicone squeegee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At last week&#8217;s workshop I used Paula Roland&#8217;s automotive squeegee blade. I had a lot of fun with this tool! If you buy one of these, make sure it is really flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"You can buy your own here from Amazon. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=automotive+flexible+silicone+squeegee&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\" target=\"_blank\">You can find a number here on Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Silicone Colour Shapers \/ Rubber Tipped Wipe Out Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Silicone colour shapers are available with various pencil-shaped tips and flat widths. They are perfect for drawing into the wax you&#8217;ve laid down on the HOTbox .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wc0MA3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shapers.jpg\" alt=\"rubber tipped wipe out Encaustic printmaking tools\" class=\"wp-image-7302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shapers.jpg 679w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shapers-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shapers-329x231.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QruTgN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shaper-tool.jpg\" alt=\"Encaustic printmaking tools\" class=\"wp-image-7304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shaper-tool.jpg 679w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shaper-tool-600x217.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shaper-tool-329x119.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Messermeister Silicone Bowl Scraper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M9MTNV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/61n9jYhyspL._SL1306_-953x600.jpg\" alt=\"Encaustic printmaking tools: Messermeister silicon bowl scraper\" class=\"wp-image-7309\" style=\"width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/61n9jYhyspL._SL1306_-953x600.jpg 953w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/61n9jYhyspL._SL1306_-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/61n9jYhyspL._SL1306_-329x207.jpg 329w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/61n9jYhyspL._SL1306_.jpg 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Messermeister Silicone Bowl Scraper works really well for clearing away large areas of wax and making marks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m placing an order for one of these today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available from the Messermeister website and from <a aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M9MTNV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Soft Rubber Brayer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0017D3D2G?coliid=IJ1TT37CX2Q6V&amp;colid=PGER67Z7LUQ7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=encaustic-20&amp;linkId=084cd2034da36dd00549aa1800ece569&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=encaustic-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0017D3D2G\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0017D3D2G?coliid=IJ1TT37CX2Q6V&amp;colid=PGER67Z7LUQ7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=encaustic-20&amp;linkId=084cd2034da36dd00549aa1800ece569&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=encaustic-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0017D3D2G\" alt=\"\">Rubber brayers are available in different widths. Paula suggests making a puddle of melted wax in a corner of the HOTbox and rolling the rubber brayer through the wax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can roll the wax onto the top or back side of your print with the brayer. It may take multiple applications for solid coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zbpyEX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Brayer-505x600.jpg\" alt=\"Rubber brayers make good Encaustic printmaking tool\" class=\"wp-image-69621 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Brayer-505x600.jpg 505w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Brayer-329x391.jpg 329w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Brayer.jpg 651w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.  Encaustic Monotype Tools by Elizabeth Schowachert Art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Schowarchert specializes in crafting handmade silicone mark making tools for the Roland HOTbox. Her tools and brushes are beautiful.  <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethschowachertart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shop for them here. (opens in a new tab)\">Shop for them here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Catalyst Tools: Wedges, Brushes &amp; Blades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Catalyst tools are crafted from flexible silicone. They are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand. I had asked for one for Christmas, Santa filled my stocking with an exciting variety of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find them at any art supply store or from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YUnr0x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amazon. (opens in a new tab)\">Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Stabilo All Pencils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Artist Jane Cousens introduced me to the beauty of using All Pencils on top of encaustic monotypes. The warmth of the hotbox will melt the wax pencil marks into the paper as you draw. They are available in a few different colours. You&#8217;ll also need a pencil sharpener. They are expensive but they work really well with encaustic. You can buy them at an art supply store or here from <a aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QtYs0X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Th7XCv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">China markers <\/a>also work as both are wax-pencils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Infrared Temperature Gauge Thermometer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EGgW9X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temp-gauge-533x600.jpg\" alt=\"Encaustic printmaking tools - infared temperature gauge thermometer\" class=\"wp-image-7321\" style=\"width:242px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temp-gauge-533x600.jpg 533w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temp-gauge-600x675.jpg 600w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temp-gauge-329x370.jpg 329w, https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temp-gauge.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, it is important to not overheat your HOTbox. A thermometer will help you keep an eye on that. A small hand held infrared temperature gauge is an essential tool for working with a HOTbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s your must-have monotype tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have another must-have monotype mark-making tool that I haven&#8217;t mentioned? Please share it in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this post, be sure to read about <a href=\"https:\/\/allthingsencaustic.com\/encaustic-monotypes\/\">Paula Roland&#8217;s Encaustic Monotype Instructional DVD<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, I\u2019ll highlight my favourite top ten encaustic printmaking tools, sharing insights on how they can enhance your practice and inspire new possibilities. 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