Unlock the Magic of Encaustic Art with the Right Tools
There’s something undeniably enchanting about working with molten wax. Whether you're new to encaustic painting or ready to expand your toolkit, choosing the right encaustic art tools makes all the difference.
One of our favorite and most versatile additions? The Encaustic Art Scrapys – Silicone Wax Scraper Tools. With pliable silicone tips, wooden handles, and a variety of shapes, these tools are designed for moving, sculpting, dragging, and even writing with wax directly on your hotplate or heated iron surface.
Why Silicone Scraper Tools Belong in Your Wax Kit
These silicone wax shaping tools are especially handy for encaustic art texture techniques. You can create lines, swirls, stamps, and delicate patterns simply by moving the tool through melted wax. Whether you're using hot air, the painting iron, or a compact hotplate, Scrapys are heat-resistant and easy to clean.
✔️ Perfect for detail work on rigid surfaces
✔️ Excellent with hot air and hotplate encaustic painting
✔️ Compatible with both beginner and professional setups
Want to see these tools in action? We recommend this official video by Encaustic Art on using wax tools effectively:
🎥 Watch on YouTube: --"Encaustic Art Scrapy Assortment"
Getting Started: Tools to Pair with Your Scrapys
To make the most of your encaustic experience, pair your Scrapys with these other core items from our encaustic art collection:
~~Encaustic Art Painting Iron – the foundational tool for melting wax
~~Compact Hotplate for Encaustic Art – perfect for palette mixing and direct surface work
~~Encaustic Wax Blocks Assorted Color Sets – richly pigmented and blendable
~~Encaustic Stylus Pro Crucible – for melting and pouring wax
~~Encaustic Stylus Pro – for fine line and detail work
Let Your Creativity Flow with Wax
Using these wax painting tools can turn a simple session into a meditative, tactile art experience. Artists of all ages—teens, adults, art educators, and creative-inspired families—love the feel of shaping color through heat and motion.
So whether you're just starting with encaustic art for beginners or you're looking to build a professional-level setup, our curated encaustic wax tool collection offers something for every wax artist.