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ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS, WAX WORK- Source http://www.francescaazzara.com/links.php?16073#.T-Sf2xf2YsI

    A medium that pre dates oil painting.  Encaustic paint is a mixture of beeswax and pigment.  This challenging yet forgiving medium allows the artist to layer, collage, scrape away and etch into the surface.  The rich textures and depth of imagery cannot be duplicated with any other medium.
    Encaustic painting is done with pigmented beeswax tempered with damar resin (hardened tree sap) that is kept molten while painting.  The paint is usually applied on to a ridgid, absorbant surface such as plywood or untempered masonite. Each layer of wax must be fused with a heat gun.  The difficulty and beauty of this medium comes from its instantaneous drying time.
   The encaustic surface is characterized by luminous color, lush surfaces and translucent layers of color.  Highly durable and impervious to moisture it will not deteriorate, yellow, crack or darken with age.  The paintings do not have to be varnished or protected by glass.  Be aware the surface is susceptible to scratching and edges may chip if not handled with care.  Smudges and dust can be safely removed by buffing with a dry, soft cloth.
   Wax melts at approximately 160 degrees.  Keep your painting away from sources of heat such as fireplaces, radiators, direct sunlight and do not leave in a a hot car.
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