Sunday, March 15, 2009

I got waxed!

This week my newest design team member Cynthia Powell is teaching a wax workshop in her online club The latest trends in mixed media art. I had to play and this is my Encaustic Wax canvas. I work on a glass table so I did not worry about laying down paper to catch the excess wax. So after I had put my first coat on, I used my razor blade scraper to clean up the wax. The wax curled as I scraped it off the table and it looked like roses to me so I used it on the finished piece.
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22 comments:

  1. CarolynMarch 15, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my gosh, Inka. You're gone all morning, having the added duties to care for family and you still complete your wax project.

    By the way, it is stunning and I like the roses a lot.

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  2. Gayle Page-RobakMarch 15, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    This is totally awesome, Inka...what a gorgeous piece! Love it.

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  3. Kathy EddyMarch 15, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    OMG, this is so wonderful! I love the roses and I would have thought you tried to make them! Gorgeous! Kathy E

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  4. joanne wardleMarch 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    wow, I love it. the wax gives it a really soft finish.

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  5. Cynthia (Cindy) PowellMarch 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Inka-Roses from peeled wax! Only you would come up with that fantastic idea! I absolutely love your waxed collage!

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  6. joanne wardleMarch 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    p.s. great post title, I was wondering......... lol lol

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  7. jonaksMarch 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    the wax flower was gorgeous!

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  8. KimMarch 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    I love this piece , Inka. It is So fresh , it Looks like spring , and I've Never seen anyone make wax roses before. Love IT!
    And since I'm all about capitalizing today - Do NOT let it fall over!!!
    *blowing kisses*
    xoxo

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  9. Just-KimMarch 15, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    That's beautiful! Wonderful idea with the roses! THanks for sharing your art with us!

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  10. Lynn StevensMarch 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    What a fantastic idea to make wax roses, I love working with wax too, but its been awhile, you have inspired me to heat up that pot!Love you piece

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  11. FlippinpestMarch 15, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Stunning canvas and what a great idea with the roses!

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  12. MoniMarch 16, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    Waw this is gorgeous, love the roses! Hugs, Moni

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  13. NatashaMayMarch 16, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Love it! WOW! Makes me wanna go out and buy wax. :)
    x Natasha x

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  14. KimMarch 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    What a fab way to use your wax... and the rest of the piece is terrific too!

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  15. mary schweitzerMarch 16, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    The roses are BRILLIANT!! You are amazing!
    Mary

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  16. Terri SMarch 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Oh Inka, I wish I had half your creativity. This piece is absolutely beautiful. I love the roses too.

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  17. JaneMarch 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Love it! Great work Inka!!

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  18. PattyjoMarch 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Your a genious!
    Pattyjo

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  19. StampinCathyMarch 16, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    This is just beautiful and love the title.

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  20. AudreyMarch 16, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Wow. that is amazing Inka.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Love your collage and the roses are perfect on it. What serendipity!

    Katina

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  22. Carol StockerMarch 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Fabulous! I think your collage looks like a cake; all frothy and dreamy...it's beautiful! Hugs, Carol

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