Encaustic Ground
High absorbancy ground for encaustic painting technique. Allows waxes to correctly adhere to a priming coat.
Constituents
Acrylic copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate.
Product code:
036
Encaustic Ground Product Information
Product Application
Do not dilute. Apply two coats to sealed substrate.
Once dry, waxes may be applied directly to the prepared surface. It is recommended a thin coat of untinted wax is applied first to the ground and fused into the surface using heat.
Encaustic Ground may also be used as a high absorbancy surface for water-colour techniques such as staining.
Langridge recommends application to inflexible supports such as timber or aluminium. If applied onto highly flexible support there is potential for cracking.
Thinning
For best results thin with distilled water. May be substituted with tap water (tap water may contain impurities)
Appearance
Langridge Encaustic Ground is a white liquid with a characteristic acrylic odour.
Clean Up
Clean brushes with warm water immediately after use
For further washing apply a small quantity of Marseille or other pure olive oil soap and massage the bristles of the brush to release any remaining primer. Wash thoroughly in warm water. Leave to fully dry before using for oil colours.
Drying times
1-2 hours to touch dry. Any airflow over the surface will evaporate the water content more rapidly which will reduce drying times.
Full film drying 72 hours
Safety Data Sheet
Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.