Material & Care

The primary ingredients I use in Encaustic medium are Bees wax, and tree gum resin called Damar resin. I then add pigments to create my coloured wax paint.


CARE OF YOUR ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
Like any fine art piece, there should always be care taken in its handling, transporting, hanging, and subjecting it to excessive heat, cold and light exposure

1. CONSISTENT TEMPERATURES 
   Hang and store at a normal room temperature. Avoid freezing and extremely hot temperatures. Wax will melt at 150 F / 65 C
   
   
2. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT
   Keep all art works out of direct sunlight
   
   
3. TRANSPORTING A PAINTING
   When packing encaustic art for transportation, cover the face of the painting with wax paper. Do not use bubble wrap directly on the front of the painting as this may leave an imprint on the surface. Build a box for shipping the right size for the painting.
   
   
4. FRAMING
   Encaustic does not need to be protected by glass. A floater frame can be added as an attractive option but it is not necessary.
   
   
5. CURING OF ENCAUSTIC ART 
   During the first 6 to 12 months, as the wax cures, an encaustic painting may develop a bloom. A bloom is a natural hazy white residue. Bloom can easily be removed by buffing the surface. Using a soft lint free cloth, dulling over time can be brought to a sheen by repeating the buffing process.
   Once the encaustic painting has fully cured and hardened it will repel dust.