Supply List and Notes 

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The supply list is divided into sections between what is needed for the first session and what is needed for the second session. 

NOTE: The second session includes finishing your vessel with encaustic wax. While this step adds additional strength and beauty to the sculpture, it is an optional step. 

Session 1:

• Small pack of Konjac gum/ glucomannan powder
• Natural White Long grain Kozo or Mulberry paper (plain paper only, no decorations or inclusions)
• 3"-4" hake style brush
• Small Whisk or gravy stirrer
• Silicone oven liner or heavy-duty large garbage bag
• Electric Burner (or your kitchen stovetop)
• Medium bowl – ceramic, glass, or stainless
• Liquid Measuring cup
• Tablespoon for measuring
• Small Pan
• Standard Balloons
• Sturdy wire in metal of choice--suggested 16 gauge wire
• Basic Wire cutters 
• Helpful: Needle nose pliers, hammer, metal file

Options for session 1:

1-2 colors of acrylic fluid paint or India Ink (to be used to dye paper if desired) 

Basics: Scissors, craft knife, ruler, disposable gloves, etc.

Session 2:

Basic Encaustic set up:

• Electric griddle
• Heat gun
• Encaustic wax medium
• Hake style brush for encaustic medium
• Paper Clay 
• Jar of Slurry from paper clay (info for preparing will be given in session 1)

Options for session 2:

White or student choice of color pigmented medium-- Please have one additional brush per color

R&F Pigment sticks or oil paint color of choice
Coconut or vegetable oil