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 E ncaustic
technique dates back to the 5th century BC.
Because of its' versatility, the medium has gained in popularity over the
last 50 years.
Encaustic is composed of beeswax and resin. It is applied molten to a surface
and fused to create a variety of effects.
Its exquisite visual properties make it perhaps
the most opulent painting material.
It is also the most durable of all artists’ paints, since wax is impervious to
moisture and over time will retain all the freshness of a newly finished work.
What has particularly attracted modern
painters, whether they are working in contemporary or
traditional styles, is the spontaneity and variety
with which encaustic can be used.
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Encaustic paint cools in minutes, which means additional layers can be added
immediately. Once the surface has cooled, the paint has reached a permanent finish,
but
the painting can also be revised and reworked at any time -- whether seconds or
years later. |
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It can be laid on in delicately thin glazes or super thick impastos. |
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It can be carved, shaped and molded -- built to high or low relief. |
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Its adhesiveness makes it an excellent collage medium that can be impregnated with
foils, paper, glitter, string, found objects, and many
other things. |
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The surface quality of encaustic paint can be left rough and matte or
worked to a semi-gloss or lustrous high-gloss enamel like finish. |
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Encaustic painting does not require solvents of any kind. As a result, a
number of health hazards are reduced or eliminated. |
 R&F Encaustics are
currently made in 80
colors plus 2 mediums.
Our Small size cake is 104ml.
Our Large size cake is 333ml.
We also have an introductory Assortment Kit of smaller size cakes which
features 7 colors and the Encaustic Medium.
Please visit our
online store for a full listing of our
products.
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