Encaustic wax refers to a special kind of wax used in art. It is heated and then applied onto a surface, like a canvas or wood, to create colorful and textured artwork. Full definition
The images are then painted and heavily saturated with encaustic wax. (eastcityart.com)
She works with the ancient technique of encaustic wax, a combination of beeswax, resin and pigments in which heat serves as the active solvent. (ideelart.com)
SOLD Reflections on Expressionist Painting 1990 Screenprint in encaustic wax and magna 59.5 H X 39.5 W in. (vertufineart.com)