Dragonfly Bowl – a spellbinding mixed media/encaustic wax bowl that captures the delicate dance of dragonflies in flight. With a carefully crafted size of 40cm x 32cm, this distinctive bowl features several ethereal dragonflies etched into its creamy wax exterior, giving each glance a sense of timeless movement. Inside, the bowl is finished with a serene aqua resin lining, adding a splash of calm, oceanic blue to the tranquility of the piece. Perfect for collectors of unique art pieces or anyone looking to add a conversation starter to their home décor, Dragonfly Bowl is not just a bowl, it's a moment of natural beauty frozen in time. Its versatile design makes it an ideal centerpiece or a majestic decorative item on any shelf or table. Give your space a touch of nature’s elegance with this exquisite piece that blends artistry with the natural world.
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.
Dragonfly Bowl – a spellbinding mixed media/encaustic wax bowl that captures the delicate dance of dragonflies in flight. With a carefully crafted size of 40cm x 32cm, this distinctive bowl features several ethereal dragonflies etched into its creamy wax exterior, giving each glance a sense of timeless movement. Inside, the bowl is finished with a serene aqua resin lining, adding a splash of calm, oceanic blue to the tranquility of the piece. Perfect for collectors of unique art pieces or anyone looking to add a conversation starter to their home décor, Dragonfly Bowl is not just a bowl, it's a moment of natural beauty frozen in time. Its versatile design makes it an ideal centerpiece or a majestic decorative item on any shelf or table. Give your space a touch of nature’s elegance with this exquisite piece that blends artistry with the natural world.
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.
