One of the coolest things about working with encaustic is making pours. Watching the wax move, settle, and pool into unexpected shapes feels a bit like collaborating with gravity. Once the pour is down, the fun really begins. I can nudge it while it’s still warm, carve back into it, layer more paint, collage, or marks over top. Each step reveals something new to respond to. The possibilities really are endless. Have you ever tried encaustic pours or another “let it flow” technique in your own wo

Final stages of my encaustic collage…. | Sally Hirst Artist and Tutor