encaustic and shellac burn

time for a little experimenting and playing with my blowtorch

i started off with 10 layers of wax

some dripping and splatters

a bit of scrapping

and then a lot of melting!!

the blowtorch can change a whole painting in just a few seconds 

i found some iridescent paint and add it to the middle of the canvas

hit it with the torch to set it in the wax

used masking tape to resist the next layer of white wax

once I remove the tape i painted the rest with shellac

and hit it again with the torch

which created a lovely crackle effect

i can't wait to try some more experimenting!!