Barbara Downs

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what the heck is encaustic, anyway?!?

by | Jun 1, 2010

People ask, so here it is: a short explanation of encaustic… Encaustic has been around for centuries, and, with proper care, is considered to be one of the most stable mediums. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians used encaustic to waterproof and decorate their...