This summer at one of the workshops at the Encaustic Conference, there was a big debate over encaustic ventilation safety. It’s a hot topic because people have different opinions about the damage that working with encaustic can cause. I’d like to get an idea of what our team members think about this, and hopefully we can all learn a little more about the process. To get started, check out R&F’s helpful fact sheet on ventilation here.

How do you ventilate when working with encaustic?

Do you wear a mask?

Have you noticed any symptoms of encaustic irritants over time?

In my home studio, I ventilate with a fan and open window, but as the winter gets closer and the temperature drops, I am unsure if I will be able to continue to paint with encaustic through the winter months. For those of you who have years of experience with encaustic, how do you deal with the cold during the winter?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

Kathryn