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Overstated; A strange picture for a start.
Topic Started: Nov 5 2005, 10:30 AM (245 Views)
Waxman
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Hello,
Just getting used to this photobucket programme (thanks Steve!)
These 2 images are the top and bottom halves of an A3 wax pic recently made on a hotplate. I never get on very well trying to stitch 2 scans together, hence the 2 bits.

Top Half

Bottom Half

It came out far busier than I intended really.
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twinthing
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id love to have a go on a large hot plate..... with me its having the confidence to put so much wax on a piece, yours always look pleasing to me, you seem to know when to stop, I wouldnt really know were to start! :nw:

catherine.x
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magz
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Hi Barry, I have seen alot of your work on t'other side!

I will have to have a go on my ceramic cooker hob again, last time it all got a bit messy :groan

What other tools do you use on your hotplate????

oh great painting by the way.

magz.
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Waxman
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Hello Magz,
I've often thought about using our ceramic cooker hob but I've had hotplates around for a long time so never actually tried the cooker.
You need to even the heat out from the rings, so something like a sheet of stainless steel over the hob would probably work.
You then need to get the temperature right (about the same as the iron normally is).
If your card is smaller than the size of the plate then you shouldn't make too much mess; in fact, because you're only going to use (hopefully!) a low temperature, you could cover the hob and surrounding area in paper. At the low temperatures required, paper shouldn't be affected at all but just be careful not to turn any rings up to "Full" ! If ever you see any smoke when waxing, something is too hot (you can't avoid the iron smoking sometimes as wax can actually penetrate it and get on to the thermostat - that little bit of smoke is acceptable)

Then, card on hotplate, add wax directly by scribbling with blocks; the liquid colour can then be moved with ANYTHING. I tend to use tissues, rollers, rubber stamps, torn card, palette knives, sponges etc and each can be used by dabbing OR sliding - much like using the iron in a way! You'll need to keep adding more wax as you work.
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waxingsteve
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A great piece, Barry :thumbup; I have to wonder whether it would be possible to use those warming trays that are supposed to go on sideboards? They would be a fairly low heat, I would think, but never actually having had one, I couldn't be sure. I actually have a mini oven that you can keep things hottish on, on the top, but has a thermostat which might be good enough. I'd just have to replace the top, which is formed with a well in it. Might be worth investigating :D The advantage for me would be that it's portable so I could still use it sitting down.. The disadvantage is that it could only handle A4 without moving the support medium around.

Steve :)
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Waxman
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Steve,
All of my hotplates are "warming trays" but most get too hot and have no heat-control of their own; in fact the £195 one now for sale for encaustic is a commercial-kitchen size one. There aren't many hotrays made any more because microwave ovens really did away with th need for them.
The nice thing about the £195 one is not only it's size but the brilliant built-in thermostat.
Just make sure that your mini oven top will actuaaly melt wax before making any drastic modifications!
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waxingsteve
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Thanks, Barry :) I thought they were specially made. Unfortunately, the price is beyond me, but my little oven, happily, has a removable top that just lays over the top element :) I can lay something in the well and try it on a card before looking for a different top ;)

Steve :)
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klista
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Just took a peak at your gallery Barry,
your work is great :thumbup;

klista
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Waxman
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Steve,
The "ultimate" hotplate is made by Rommelsbacher in Germany and I suppose it IS specially made now because it comes ready fitted with a UK plug.

Klista - thanks for your thumbs-up!
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Heidi
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Hi Barry,

I'm so glad Magz said: "Hi Barry, I have seen alot of your work on t'other side!"
Because the moment I saw your work I scratched my ears and thought I KNOW this work!!!! Never knew YOU are Waxman :blush:
I love your hotplate work.
Several weeks ago I met Dusty and she showed me how the plate can be used....
It was very inspiring but since I'm new to encaustic I first want to explore the possibilities with the iron :P

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mifmif
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Barry.....your work never ceases to amaze me. The colours in this are mind-blowing!

I really wish I could afford a hotplate, but that is just too steep for my pocket, though one can always dream! :rolleyes: Maria x
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Poppy
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Great work Barry. Welcome to the Craftboard. There's a lot of us here!!
Poppy
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Mardar
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Barry your waxing is just beautiful. I looked at you pieces for a very long time. So many things to see in them. Great colors and constrution. :ta: :thumbup; :thumbup;
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mahrog
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Oh MY!
I am just gobstopped! Your work is very creative and inspiring!
Thank you so much for sharing.

Judi
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