Black Flower Top is an encaustic wax artwork that combines elegance and modernity. Its egg-shaped white base is crafted from encaustic wax, inviting viewers to appreciate its smooth and delicate texture. Intriguingly, black silk thread is scribbled within the wax, adding an unexpected element of visual interest. Resting atop the sculpture is a striking black encaustic wax flower, accentuating the artwork's monochromatic theme. At the heart of the flower lies a glass bead, which is delicately encased in silver wire. These wires extend gracefully upwards, culminating in small glass beads. With measurements of 15cm x 18cm, Black Flower Top is a compact yet impactful artwork that commands attention in any setting. This encaustic wax sculpture combines the timeless beauty of flowers with a contemporary twist, making it a stunning addition to any art collection or a unique focal point in your home.
Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
Care for Encaustic Wax
Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.
Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.
Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.
Black Flower Top is an encaustic wax artwork that combines elegance and modernity. Its egg-shaped white base is crafted from encaustic wax, inviting viewers to appreciate its smooth and delicate texture. Intriguingly, black silk thread is scribbled within the wax, adding an unexpected element of visual interest. Resting atop the sculpture is a striking black encaustic wax flower, accentuating the artwork's monochromatic theme. At the heart of the flower lies a glass bead, which is delicately encased in silver wire. These wires extend gracefully upwards, culminating in small glass beads. With measurements of 15cm x 18cm, Black Flower Top is a compact yet impactful artwork that commands attention in any setting. This encaustic wax sculpture combines the timeless beauty of flowers with a contemporary twist, making it a stunning addition to any art collection or a unique focal point in your home.
Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
Care for Encaustic Wax
Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.
Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.
Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.
