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Don't Laugh; My first try
Topic Started: Sep 27 2005, 11:16 AM (344 Views)
Mardar
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Here goes. These were my first attempts. I very quickly realized I need to get a stylus next. The iron is great for large swipes but detail needs a smaller tool. And you were all right. This is very addictive. Two are abstracts and the other is my attempt at a landscape. I have to get a smaller tool for these. It's on next weeks shopping list. :D Hope you all like them, I'm sure I will get better as I work with the iron more. I JUST LOVE THIS ART!!!!!! :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;
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Sharon
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They're great Mardar, well done! :D
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waxingsteve
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What a great start, Mardar :thumbup; Your artistic talent shines through right away, just as I suspected it would :D Like you hint, practice is the key, and yes a stylus helps with fine detail, but these are a great start! :big) There's a useful tip you might want to try: when using the tip of the iron to "draw", first tear off a piece of tissue, fold/roll it and then slip iinto the gap between the body and foot of the iron at the front. This helps stop runs of wax ;)

Looking forward to more :)

Steve :)
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Mardar
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Wow thats a great tip Steve. :ta: My first picture was a mess :r because I ran the iron over what I had already laid down. But these were my next try. I am going out for the day but tonight I'm going to try some flowers like our sweet Poppy does. The pictures on here really don't do them justice just like you said. I also want to practice making those beautiful creamy skylines like you make Steve. I am Hooked for sure. :r :r :r :thumbup;
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I thought your landscape's sky was very "Van Gogh", Mardar :D I've been experimenting with skies for a while and found that you can get all kinds of interesting effects, including "accidental clouds" :lol: I find that a base of white, with pale/pastel blue, a touch of darker blue, pink, and pale orange works well (you only need a little of the non-whites). Sometimes, I use the cream wax, about half-and-half with the white :) If you want to run the iron over existing wax, you can add a little of the same colours you've already got in that area to the iron. The key is always to keep the contact as light as possible to stop sticking and lifting :D

Steve :)
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:eyo: :thumbup; Mardar, this is an excellent start! You did good !
The first reminds me of turkish delight and the 2nd reminds me of Beautiful rainbow shells and the 3rd, er, it's a landscape isn't it! ;) I think you have been peeking at my landscape and copied it!!!! lol! :r :r
They are great!
i am experimenting on canvas paper, I love the textures of it.
If you invest in a stylus andd get extra heads, the MICRO tip is the best, I use that a lot.
The mini tip is just like the end of the iron and not toogood an investment.
I knew you would be addicted to it Mardar. :rlol:
POppy. :)
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Mardar
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Thanks Steve for the new tips. I knew you would walk me through it.

Thank you Poppy. I am getting the stylus and tips ordered this weekend. I also love the idea of using canvas or even cloth. I love textures. I'm going to peek at your beautiful flower images and see if I can get an idea from you again Poppy. :lolol: I'm sure I will find my own path after I get some good tips from you all. :thumbup; :thumbup;
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It won't take very long to get your own style Mardar. Feel free to browse the Encaustic gallery for ideas, it's how we all learn from each other. I'm flattered you like mine so much! :ta: :ta: :ta:
Poppy. :)
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Mardar
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Oh Poppy I love everything you do Hon. :eyo: :eyo: :eyo: :thumbup;
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Aw shucks, :em: :em: I 've got a fan!!! Thankyou :ta: :ta: :ta: :r
Poppy. :)
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A very good and confident first attempt! Once you start, you quickly find the style that siuts you. Just be patient and keep on practicing and experimenting. You are doing well so far though. Maria x
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Thank You Maria :hug: :hug:
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