Langridge Encaustic Wax 250g Block

Encaustic is a beeswax-based painting medium.
Heated till molten and coloured with pigment or oil colour, the wax is applied whilst hot to inflexible supports with an absorbant surface preparation.

Equipment needed: Electric heating pan or tray. Do not use flame. Heat-proof containers or muffin tray. Natural bristle brushes and spatulas.
Application: Break off desired quantity of wax and place in containers sitting on heating pan . Melt Encaustic Wax melt point = 72o C. Once melted add pigment to colour.
Stir to blend through the wax evenly. Apply to prepared surface with brushes or spatulas. The wax hardens as it cools.

Ingredients: Refined Beeswax, Castor Wax.