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"Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface—usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are often used. The simplest encaustic mixture can be made from adding pigments to beeswax, but there are several other recipes that can be used — some containing other types of waxes, damar resin, linseed oil, or other ingredients. Pure, powdered pigments can be purchased and used, though some mixtures use oil paints or other forms of pigment. Metal tools and special brushes can be used to shape the paint before it cools, or heated metal tools can be used to manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface. Today, tools such as heat lamps, heat guns, and other methods of applying heat allow artists to extend the amount of time they have to work with the material. Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics can be sculpted as well as painted. Other materials can be encased or collaged into the surface, or layered, using the encaustic medium to adhere it to the surface. This technique was notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits from Egypt around 100-300 AD, in the Blachernitissa and other early icons, as well as in many works of 20th-century American artists, including Jasper Johns.

 Kut-kut, a lost art of the Philippines implements sgraffito and encaustic techniques. It was practiced by the indigenous tribe of Samar island around 1600 to 1800. In the 20th century, painter Fritz Faiss (1905-1981), a student of Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky at the Bauhaus, together with Dr. Hans Schmid, rediscovered the so-called "Punic wax" technique of encaustic painting. Faiss held two German patents relative to the preparation of waxes for encaustic painting. One covered a method for treating beeswax so that its melting point was raised from 60 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius (from 140 to 212 °F). This occurred after boiling the wax in a solution of sea water and soda three successive times. The resulting, harder wax is the same as the Punic wax referred to in ancient Greek writings on encaustic painting. Encaustic art has seen a resurgence in popularity since the 1990s with people using electric irons, hotplates and heated stylus on a variety of different surfaces including card, paper and even pottery. The iron makes producing a variety of artistic patterns elementary. However, the medium is not limited to just abstract designs, it can be used to create complex paintings, just as in other media such as oil and acrylic." - Wikipedia

carnauba #1 Carnauba Wax Flakes
Brazilian Carnauba #1 wax flakes. Carnauba wax can produce a glossy finish and as such is used in automobile waxes, shoe polishes, food products such as sweets, instrument polishes, and floor and furniture waxes and polishes, especially when mixed with beeswax and with turpentine. It is used as a coating on dental floss. Use for paper coatings is the most common application in the United States. It is the main ingredient in surfboard wax, combined with coconut oil. Because of its hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, carnauba wax appears as an ingredient in many cosmetics formulas where it is used to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, various skin care preparations, sun care preparations, etc It is the finish of choice for most briar tobacco or smoking pipes. It produces a high gloss finish when buffed on to wood. This finish dulls with time rather than flaking off (as is the case with most other finishes used.) In foods, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices, soft sweets, Tic Tacs and Altoids. Though too brittle to be used by itself, carnauba wax is often combined with other waxes (principally beeswax) to treat and waterproof many leather products where it provides a high-gloss finish and increases leather's hardness and durability. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet coating agent. When used as a mold release, carnauba, unlike silicone or PTFE, is suitable for use with liquid epoxy, epoxy molding compounds and some other plastic types. Carnauba wax is compatible with epoxies and generally enhances its properties along with those of most other engineering plastics. Semiconductor manufacturers also use chunks of carnauba wax to break in new epoxy molds. Carnauba is also great for use in encaustic painting bases.
#1 Carnauba wax flakes for use in Encaustic Art, Paints, woodworking encaustic Paints and other uses.
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#1 Carnauba wax flakes for use in Encaustic Art, Paints, woodworking encaustic Paints and other uses.
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#1 Carnauba wax flakes for use in Encaustic Art, Paints, woodworking encaustic Paints and other uses.
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#1 Carnauba wax flakes for use in Encaustic Art, Paints, woodworking encaustic Paints and other uses. We can ship this USPS Priority Mail for $11.05
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#1 Carnauba wax flakes for use in Encaustic Art, Paints, woodworking encaustic Paints and other uses.
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All Natural Coconut Oil mainly used as in ingredient for soaps & lotions. We sell our Coconut Oil by the pound.
$1.99
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Empty 1oz Round Amber bottle. Comes with standard cap. Our Eye droppers will fit on this bottle as well.
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1 lb block of our general purpose 140 melt point wax, works well for batik.
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Little Dipper Paint Pen Produces a continuous fine line for drawing with tempera paint, fabric paint, and melted wax. Can be used with dyes and water-based paint. Packed in reusable plastic bag with instructions. For use by children ages 8 and over.
$9.95
1 lb block of our soft 130 melt point wax, works well for batik.
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Swans Batik wax medium is made from a 50/50 blend of food grade paraffin and our pure white beeswax. This comes in a 1 pound block.
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Swans Batik wax medium is made from a 50/50 blend of food grade paraffin and our pure white beeswax. This comes as 10, 1 pound blocks.
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Swans Batik wax medium is made from a 50/50 blend of food grade paraffin and microcrystalline wax. This comes in a 1 pound block.
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Swans Batik wax medium is made from a 50/50 blend of food grade paraffin and microcrystaline wax. This comes as 10, 1 pound block.
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Beeswax Tea Lights 10pk
100% Beeswax tea lights hand poured here at Swans.
$9.95
Encaustic How to Paint with Wax book by Michael Bossom. With just a few wax colours, some card and a small electric iron, a whole range of cards, gifts and paintings can be made easily and quickly.
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Brazilian Gum Rosin is incredibly light and refreshing and when burned, releases a most exquisite scent. It is a derivative from “Pinus Elliotis” Also used as a tactifying agent, pine pitch and many other uses.
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Natural Citrus candle wax remover. Works great for many other cleanups.
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Natural Citrus candle wax remover. Works great for many other cleanups.
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Damar Resin is a natural tree resin derived from the viscous sap of the Southeast Asian damar pine. The tree sap is collected and by air drying separated into the volatile turpentine and the solid damar resin. It is used to make various traditional painting preparations, such as varnish and encaustic art medium.
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Damar Resin is a natural tree resin derived from the viscous sap of the Southeast Asian damar pine. The tree sap is collected and by air drying separated into the volatile turpentine and the solid damar resin. It is used to make various traditional painting preparations, such as varnish and encaustic art medium.
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Damar Resin is a natural tree resin derived from the viscous sap of the Southeast Asian damar pine. The tree sap is collected and by air drying separated into the volatile turpentine and the solid damar resin. It is used to make various traditional painting preparations, such as varnish and encaustic art medium.
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A easy to use Electric single burner with adjustable temperature control. Cast iron flat plate and easy to clean. The element is enclosed so wax won't drip onto element. This unit is rated at 1000 watts.
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Encaustic Carnauba Medium
Swans Encaustic Carnauba medium is made with our Naturally filtered white beeswax & our Carnauba #1 flakes. Encaustic Carnauba medium works great as a hardner & produces more shine compared to other mediums. Carnauba does yellow the beeswax a bit. Encaustic Carnauba Medium is available in many sizes. Bulk quanities of 50lbs or more are available upon request 1-888-848-7926
Swans Encaustic Carnauba Medium comes in a conveinant ready to use travel tin.
$3.50
Swans Encaustic Carnauba Medium comes in a conveinant ready to use travel tin.
$4.95
Swans Encaustic Carnauba Medium comes in a conveinant ready to use travel tin.
$6.95
Swans Encaustic Carnauba Medium comes in a conveinant ready to use travel tin.
$9.95
Swans Encaustic Carnauba Medium comes in one pound blocks.
$14.95
encausticmedium Encaustic Damar Medium
Swans Encaustic Damar Medium is mixed here at our shop. We try to keep our inventory fully stocked but at times we do run out quickly. Good thing we mix it here! Our Encautic Damar Medium is 85% White naturally refined beeswax & 15% Natural Damar resin crystals. Swans Encaustic Damar Medium is filtered & available in many different sizes. Encaustic Damar Medium is one of the most durable mediums and blends easily with pigments & other waxes. Other waxes or additives are not required only optional. Damar can be added in various proportions for different textures, appearance & usage.
Swans ready-to-melt encaustic damar medium come in a convenient reusable metal tin. The tin's flat bottom ensures that the paint will melt evenly & quickly. When finished, let the paint cool then replace the lid for storage.
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Swans ready-to-melt encaustic damar medium come in a convenient reusable metal tin. The tin's flat bottom ensures that the paint will melt evenly & quickly. When finished, let the paint cool then replace the lid for storage.
$4.95
Swans ready-to-melt encaustic damar medium come in a convenient reusable metal tin. The tin's flat bottom ensures that the paint will melt evenly & quickly. When finished, let the paint cool then replace the lid for storage.
$6.95
Swans ready-to-melt encaustic damar medium come in a convenient reusable metal tin. The tin's flat bottom ensures that the paint will melt evenly & quickly. When finished, let the paint cool then replace the lid for storage.
$9.95
Swans Encaustic wax medium is made from the finest white beeswax and Damar Crystals. Makes the perfect base for adding your own pigment or color oil. This comes in a 1 pound block.
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Swans Encaustic wax medium is made from the finest white beeswax and Damar Crystals. Makes the perfect base for adding your own pigment or color oil. This comes as 10, 1 pound blocks.
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Fits 1 ounce amber round bottle does not hold 1 ounce. Works good for our liquid dyes.
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Made from our pure cosmetic grade white beeswax and white microcrystaline wax.
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Seamless Aluminum pour pitcher/melting pot with black plastic handle. Holds Approx 4lbs of wax.
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Natural Beeswax Honeycomb Sheet
100% beeswax honeycomb sheets 8" x 16" variety of colors to choose from. Please select a color from the drop down list. PLEASE NOTE THE 3 METALLIC COLORS ARE INTENDED FOR DECORATION ONLY. BEESWAX SHEETS WILL NOT FIT IN A USPS FLAT RATE PRIORITY BOX. THE SHEETS WILL BE SHIPPED SEPERATELY IF YOU SELECT FLAT RATE AND YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE DIFFERENCE.
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whitebeeswax Natural White Beeswax
All Natural White Beeswax, refined in the USA without any chemical bleaching aids. Our White Beeswax conforms to the USP/NF monograph and is suitable for pharmaceutical as well as all food, cosmetic and all personal care product applications. This Beeswax is quite fragrant and has a typical slightly off-white color. This product is finished in a fine prill form for easy handling and faster processing. Works well for cosmetics, encaustic art, Batik, candle making and many other uses.
Pure natural White Beeswax made from 100% American Bees, cosmetic grade, encaustic artists love this beeswax.
Packaged in small ziplock bags. Trial size. Buy 16 for only $9.00.

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Pure natural White Beeswax made from 100% American Bees, cosmetic grade, encaustic artists love this beeswax.
$6.69
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2.5 pounds of all natural White Beeswax Cosmetic grade
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Pure natural White Beeswax made from 100% American Bees, cosmetic grade, encaustic artists love this beeswax.
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Pure natural White Beeswax made from 100% American Bees, cosmetic grade, encaustic artists love this beeswax.
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Pure natural White Beeswax made from 100% American Bees, cosmetic grade, encaustic artists love this beeswax.
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natural beeswax Natural Yellow Beeswax
Pure yellow beeswax with a fine aroma, works well in candle making, batik and encaustic art to name a few uses.
Naturally filtered yellow beeswax 1lbs beads.
$5.65
Naturally filtered yellow beeswax 2.5lbs beads.
$13.95
Naturally filtered yellow beeswax 5lbs beads.
$25.95
Naturally filtered yellow beeswax 10lbs beads. This item can ship for $11.50 anywhere is the USA, $45.95 for International shipping when selecting USPS Flat rate shipping.
$49.95
Naturally filtered yellow beeswax 55lbs beads.
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5mm rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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5" wide Hake Painting brush. Works great for encaustics. These hake brushes look like they can be broken apart, but it is not recommended.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Rounded brush for painting. Great for encaustic artist as well as other painting bases.
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Small funnel for refilling oil candles.
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Tin Candle Containers


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Titanium oxide whitener pigment.
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Multiwax w445 W-445 Microcrystalline Wax
Multiwax W-445 Microcrystalline Wax(Tacky Wax) CTFA listed and compliant with FDA 21 CFR 172.886 and 178.3710, requirements for food grade waxes. 174/180 MP Multiwax® W-445 is a white, highly refined, high molecular weight microcrystalline petroleum wax. It consists of saturated branched and cyclic non-polar hydrocarbons. It is hydrophobic, tasteless, odorless and has excellent UV & color stability. It is high melting point, hard, flexible and has excellent cohesive and adhesive properties. Multiwax W-445 is a Microcrystalline Wax NF meeting requirements for NF (current version) and FDA requirements as per 21 CFR 172.886 and 21 CFR 178.3710. Microcrystalline waxes consist of odorless, tasteless, non-polar hydrocarbons with relatively high melting points. Microcrystalline waxes act as bases for chewing gum, lipstick, cold creams and ointments. Other uses include Batik, wax impregnated paper, film, foil, and corrugated board for food packaging. Other products such as crayons, candles and caulk to sealants and fine polishes start with microcrystalline wax.
1oz of W-445 Microcrystalline "Tacky wax" wax. We mix 15% with beeswax and Pigment to make brilliant colored encaustic paints. This smaller amount is also good for a tacky wax application. (wax glue)
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1 lb of W-445 Microcrystaline "Tacky wax" wax. We mix 15% with beeswax and Pigment to make brilliant colored encaustic paints.
$6.95
W-445 Microcrystalline "Tacky wax" wax. We mix 15% with beeswax and Pigment to make brilliant colored encaustic paints. Other uses are raising the melting point of another wax, hardening another wax.
$29.95
W-445 Multiwax Microcrystaline, Tacky Wax
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Squeeze Pen Simple suction-type dispenser for painting and drawing with melted wax. Produces a controlled thin-to-thick line. Comes with instructions. For use by children ages 6 and over.
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Waxmelter Electric Batik Pen Electric heated tool melts wax or crayon to produce a controlled line. For drawing, encaustic, candle decorating, silk painting, watercolor resist, wax resist, and batik. Doesn't drip. Packed in corrugated cardboard storage box with instructions. Warning: This electrically heated tool is not intended for children under the age of 15. Adult supervision is required at all times.
$45.00
Waxmelter Palette Electric heated aluminum palette with ten cups. Maintains even heat for melting crayons, paraffin, beeswax. Used for wax resist painting, batik, encaustic, pysanki egg decorating, and candles. Excellent tool for recycling crayons. "Create-a-Crayon" mold and Squeeze Pen® included. Packed in corrugated cardboard storage box with instructions. Warning: This electrically heated tool is not intended for children under the age of 15. Adult supervision is required at all times.
$45.00
BEESWAX SPECIAL *** up to 10 lbs Beeswax shipped USPS Priority Mail anywhere in continental US for $11.50 with Deliverly Confirmation.