Encaustic art or... painting with wax.

The encaustic medium is a mixture of wax and pigment. This wax colour is melted and applied to a surface. A heated tool, similar to a small travel iron, is required except that it needs a high quality thermostat to allow careful control of temperature. It also needs a polished metal base rather than a Teflon coating.

Everyone can achieve some art success through this fascinating medium.
It's quick, easy, stimulating, absorbing, relaxing, rewarding, vibrant , intriguing, exciting, suitable for every skill level &
can be altered at any time.

All in all, the use of beeswax for painting lasting images that span over 2000 years, or for creating almost instant artworks that everyone can enjoy, proves that this use of a wonderful natural product is here to stay.