​Care of your Encaustic

Encaustic paint is a wax made from pure beeswax blended with a natural resin called Damar Gum which hardens the wax making it durable and shiny. It does not absorb moisture, is a natural adhesive and preservative, because of this it will not deteriorate, yellow or darken. Encaustic is very stable medium, works still exist in museums from 3000 years ago.

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Encaustic is a heat sensitive medium, extreme temperatures above 73° C and below 0° C can damage the work. This also applies to oil paintings, photograph or any other fine artwork.  Never store or transport your work where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures, hang away from direct heat sources. 

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You may see "blooming" (a clouding of the wax) as it can take up to a year for the beeswax to cure. When the painting is at room temperature use a 100% lint free cotton cloth lightly to bring a sheen to the image, being careful of textured surfaces.

Always protect the surface and edges of the encaustic painting when moving it. Although the work is completely dry, encaustic paintings can be scratched, gouged, or chipped if handled roughly.

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Encaustic is a beautiful medium, when handled properly it will endure for many generations to come. I hope that you enjoy your new artwork.