diff --git a/vello/src/scene.rs b/vello/src/scene.rs
index 7c06aac42..83edd04b9 100644
--- a/vello/src/scene.rs
+++ b/vello/src/scene.rs
@@ -65,6 +65,13 @@ impl Scene {
         &self.encoding
     }
 
+    /// Returns a mutable reference to the underlying raw encoding.
+    ///
+    /// This can be used to more easily create invalid scenes, and so should be used with care.
+    pub fn encoding_mut(&mut self) -> &mut Encoding {
+        &mut self.encoding
+    }
+
     /// Pushes a new layer clipped by the specified shape and composed with
     /// previous layers using the specified blend mode.
     ///