Name: Enkaustikos Microcrystalline Wax
Brand: Enkaustikos
Rating: 4.8 (15 reviews)

This wax is more flexible than paraffin, with a melting point of 170&deg;&ndash;180&deg;&nbsp;F (77&deg;&ndash;82&deg;&nbsp;C). Use it to build layers and add dimension to encaustic paintings.   Because Enkaustikos Microcrystalline Wax yellows over time, use it in an under layer. Proper ventilation should be observed due to the vapors released from the  petroleum-based  Enkaustikos Microcrystalline Wax.


**12 oz bag**  - This wax is more flexible than paraffin, with a melting point of 170°–180° F (77°–82° C). Use it to build layers and add dimension to encaustic paintings. Because Microcrystalline Wax yellows over time, use it in an under layer. Proper ventilation should be observed due to the vapors released from the petroleum-based Microcrystalline Wax.

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Hot Cakes Encaustic Wax Paint Set - Introductory Set of 6 colors shown with package

Hot Cakes are ready-to-use professional encaustic paints that come in a convenient reusable metal tin.  Artist-quality  colors made from the most beautiful pigments, the finest damar resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) beeswax, Hot Cakes paints contain no bleach or synthetic adulterants. Plus, because they're solvent-free, they require no turpentine or mineral spirits for cleanup. 

Enkaustikos uses only the finest, artist-grade, lightfast pigments in the manufacture of Hot&nbsp;Cakes encaustic paints, which are engineered to withstand the heat requirements of the encaustic process without color shift. The company's milling operation employs state-of-the-art technology capable of shearing pigments to their smallest particle size to bring out their true personalities. 

The design of the Hot&nbsp;Cakes tin makes these encaustic paints extremely easy to use. Simply unscrew the lid, place the metal tin onto a hot palette, and allow the paint to melt to 150&deg;F to 175&deg;F. The tin's flat bottom ensures that the paint will melt evenly. When finished, allow the paint to cool, and replace the lid to keep the paint clean and  dust-free  during storage. The tin's safety rim also makes cleaning the tin very easy so it can be refilled and reused. 

Painting with Hot&nbsp;Cakes encaustic paints allows delicate layering of thin, transparent glazes and the creation of heavy impasto textures within minutes without concern for &quot;fat over lean.&quot; Scraping to reveal underlying colors or add texture, surface modeling, and other techniques are accomplished easily with Hot&nbsp;Cakes. They're ideal for altered art, painting, printmaking,  book-making , mixed media, sculpture, photography, and even digital art. Unlike other art mediums, encaustic paints can be reworked immediately or even years later simply with the addition of heat. 

Enkaustikos Hot Cakes Encaustic Wax Paints were awarded &quot;Best New Product&quot; and &quot;Best Packaging&quot; at the 2009 NAMTA Convention.

Hot Cakes are ready-to-use professional encaustic paints that come in a convenient reusable metal tin. Only the finest, artist-grade, lightfast pigments are used in the manufacture of these paints. Hot Cakes paints are solvent-free.

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Enkaustikos Hot Sticks Encaustic Wax Paint (a selection of colors)

Hot&nbsp;Sticks are ready-to-use professional encaustic paints. Artist-quality  colors made from the most beautiful pigments, the finest damar resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) beeswax, Hot&nbsp;Sticks paints contain no bleach or synthetic adulterants. Plus, because they're solvent-free, they require no turpentine or mineral spirits for cleanup. 

The new square paint stick shape allows artists to use encaustic paints in a whole new way. The Hot Stick design is very versatile. You can use Hot Sticks for encaustic painting, printmaking, rubbings, and even mixed media techniques.  Hot&nbsp;Sticks can be melted directly on your hot palette to create a puddle of color for your brush or can be applied directly on a heated substrate. When applied to a heated substrate, Hot&nbsp;Sticks  glide just like lipstick on your piece creating those vibrant colors or subtle earth tones you love. 

Enkaustikos uses only the finest, artist-grade, lightfast pigments in the manufacture of Hot&nbsp;Sticks encaustic paints, which are engineered to withstand the heat requirements of the encaustic process without color shift. The company's milling operation employs state-of-the-art technology capable of shearing pigments to their smallest particle size to bring out their true personalities. 

Painting with Hot&nbsp;Sticks encaustic paints allows delicate layering of thin, transparent glazes and the creation of heavy impasto textures within minutes without concern for &quot;fat over lean.&quot; Scraping to reveal underlying colors or add texture, surface modeling, and other techniques are accomplished easily with Hot&nbsp;Sticks. They're ideal for altered art, painting, printmaking,  book-making , mixed media, sculpture, photography, and even digital art. Unlike other art mediums, encaustic paints can be reworked immediately or even years later simply with the addition of heat.

Hot Sticks are ready-to-use professional encaustic paints. Artist-quality colors made from the most beautiful pigments, the finest damar resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) beeswax, Hot Sticks paints contain no bleach or synthetic adulterants.

This wax is more flexible than paraffin, with a melting point of 170&deg;&ndash;180&deg;&nbsp;F (77&deg;&ndash;82&deg;&nbsp;C). Use it to build layers and add dimension to encaustic paintings.

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