Butterfly Bowl Small - Mixed Media/Encaustic Wax Artwork
Discover the enchanting charm of our "Butterfly Bowl Small," a unique artwork where nature’s delicate beauty meets the warmth of handmade craft. Fashioned from mixed media and encaustic wax, this 15cm x 15cm piece captures the whimsical essence of butterflies in flight, artfully embedded within the wax that forms the exterior of the bowl. Each butterfly on the bowl is uniquely colored, ranging from soft greens and blues to vivid reds and yellows, appearing as if they might flutter away at any moment. The globe-like shape of the bowl, coupled with its creamy white background, provides a perfect canvas for these colorful creatures, making it a standout piece in any room. The bowl’s interior is lined with a lime green resin, enhancing the durability of the wax structure and allowing for practical storage use. Whether sitting on a coffee table, nestled on a bookshelf, or gracing a desk, this bowl is designed to be both functional and inspirational. Ideal for lovers of art, nature, or both, the "Butterfly Bowl Small" makes a wonderful gift or a mesmerizing addition to your own decor. Let yourself be captivated by the playful and serene ambiance it brings to any space.
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
Butterfly Bowl Small - Mixed Media/Encaustic Wax Artwork
Discover the enchanting charm of our "Butterfly Bowl Small," a unique artwork where nature’s delicate beauty meets the warmth of handmade craft. Fashioned from mixed media and encaustic wax, this 15cm x 15cm piece captures the whimsical essence of butterflies in flight, artfully embedded within the wax that forms the exterior of the bowl. Each butterfly on the bowl is uniquely colored, ranging from soft greens and blues to vivid reds and yellows, appearing as if they might flutter away at any moment. The globe-like shape of the bowl, coupled with its creamy white background, provides a perfect canvas for these colorful creatures, making it a standout piece in any room. The bowl’s interior is lined with a lime green resin, enhancing the durability of the wax structure and allowing for practical storage use. Whether sitting on a coffee table, nestled on a bookshelf, or gracing a desk, this bowl is designed to be both functional and inspirational. Ideal for lovers of art, nature, or both, the "Butterfly Bowl Small" makes a wonderful gift or a mesmerizing addition to your own decor. Let yourself be captivated by the playful and serene ambiance it brings to any space.
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
