"Golden Field," is an encaustic wax half shell like vessel . At its core lies a sturdy base of plaster, providing stability and strength to the delicate artwork that adorns its surface. Countless layers of encaustic wax have been applied to create a captivating piece. The exterior of the vessel showcases a luxurious finish in deep black wax, while the interior is lined with exquisite fine paper, adorned with black and silver long slender leaves with delicate golden flowers bloom amidst. To preserve and enhance this enchanting interior, the vessel is encapsulated with additional layers of clear wax. This overlay not only acts as a protective shield but also imparts a gentle gleam that accentuates the colours and patterns within.
Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
Care for Encaustic Wax
Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.
Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.
Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.
"Golden Field," is an encaustic wax half shell like vessel . At its core lies a sturdy base of plaster, providing stability and strength to the delicate artwork that adorns its surface. Countless layers of encaustic wax have been applied to create a captivating piece. The exterior of the vessel showcases a luxurious finish in deep black wax, while the interior is lined with exquisite fine paper, adorned with black and silver long slender leaves with delicate golden flowers bloom amidst. To preserve and enhance this enchanting interior, the vessel is encapsulated with additional layers of clear wax. This overlay not only acts as a protective shield but also imparts a gentle gleam that accentuates the colours and patterns within.
Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
Care for Encaustic Wax
Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.
Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.
Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.
