Seahorse Under the Sea - Encaustic Technique

I have another encaustic technique card today for the Under the Sea theme over at Craft a Scene.

According to encaustic.ca ....

The term Encaustic is derived from the Greek word enkaien and means to burn into.
This procedure of applying molten, coloured wax to various surfaces was already used by the old Egyptians more than 3000 years ago – the resulting paintings of the mummy portraits are there for us to admire in the British Museum in London or in the National Museum in Cairo.

The image is stamped on glossy paper. I melted wax onto the hot iron and then smoothed the iron over the paper.  With a second color and a "flick of the wrist" I was able to make the floating kelp.

Card Recipe

Images: Can't remember the seahorse stamp (it was a shared image at the Savanna Retreat), Our Daily Bread sentiment

Paper: Whisper White,Glossy White, Glossy Black, Bazzill,
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, crayon wax
Embellishments: SU/Sizzix label punch

Challenges for this card:

• Make it Monday - Always anything goes
• Inspire Me Friday's - Anything goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
• Cupcake Inspirations - Sea creatures
• Chocolate, Coffee and Cards -Life's a beach

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration.

Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD

Be Strong in the Lord!

Our theme this month over at Craft a Scene is "Under the Sea"! I actually made a card with crayon wax and an iron.  I learned the encaustic technique at the Savanna Retreat last year from Barb.  She actually helped me create this one.

The image is stamped on glossy paper.  I melted wax onto the hot iron and then with the "flick of the wrist" gently applied a swoth of color.  How you hold the iron and the flicking motion can make a difference in the final look.

Card Recipe

Images: , Our Daily Bread sentiment

Paper: Glossy White, Glossy Black, Bazzell, 
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, crayon wax
Embellishments: Prima Pearls, Spellbinders die

Challenges for this card:

• Make it Monday - Always anything goes
• Inspire Me Friday's - Anything goes
• Polkadoodles - Make your own background
• Sister Act - Anything goes
• Splendiferous Creations - Make your own background
• One Stop Craft - Anything goes

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD