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How to use the heat gun Craft Ark Project Category : Encaustic ArtCraft Ark Time Guide : 1 Hour
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0137 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project

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  • Encaustic wax card
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  • Heat gun
  • Wax iron

  • Craft Ark Project - Encaustic Art - How to use the heat gun
    Make a little abstract art using a mixture of encaustic wax and a little know-how with a heat gun!
    Instructions
    Craft Art - Instruction image 1

    Step one - Hold iron vertically above wax card and drip a few drops of wax onto the surface of the paper.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 2

    Step two - Now heat the wax with the heat gun and as it turns to small pools of molten wax gently blow to make the wax travel across the card. When you are happy with the result turn off the heat and allow the wax to cool.

     

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