Encaustic Wax

Encaustic wax, in my case, is beeswax mixed with a resin and heated.  The word encaustic means to burn.  It is treated and heated at different temperatues to create different effects.  It preserves whatever is encased in it, forever. There's almost always heat involved but wax for sure :)

The feel and the look of the wax is deep and soft and sensual in many ways, which makes it a great medium.  It is much more durable than it looks and proper techniques are used to ensure that each piece is as archival as it can be.