Encaustic painting is a technique that involves mixing molten waxes with raw pigments to build up rich, textural surfaces . It is an ancient art form using melted beeswax, a tree sap called damar resin, and pigment to make the encaustic paint. The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface — usually prepared wood. The term is derived from Greek, meaning “a burning in”. Each layer of beeswax must be fused using heated tools such as a torch, heat gun, or an encaustic iron. Beeswax is compatible with many other art materials and media such as pastel, ink, oil paint, and collage items. Wax can be applied in thin, translucent layers or built up to become sculptural in nature.
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