Rusting and burning, carving and spackling, tarring and flocking — these are just a few of the unique and surprising techniques author Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch shares with readers in the pages of Encaustic Mixed Media. Whether you're new to encaustics or you've done some experimenting, the approaches, materials, and methods in this book are sure to spark your creativity.

Encaustic Mixed Media includes the following sections:

• Unexpected Art Supplies — Shellac? Yes. Tar? Sure. Patching plaster? Of course! Learn to mix these unexpected materials with some others that are more traditional, such as decorative papers and pastels. From the hardware store to the art supply store, conventional expectations about art supplies are shattered.
• Embellishment Mini-Demos — Why use ordinary, everyday embellishments when you can make your own? Glue-molded structural elements and fire-treated papers and plastics are just a few of the unique embellishments this book explores.
• Visual Inspiration — Savor amazing combinations of color, texture, and technique with dozens of gallery pieces to inspire your own work.

Author — Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch.

Paperback. 128 pages. 8¼" × 10¾" (21 cm × 27 cm).