Sometimes I like to seal my paintings with 100% pure beeswax. It's no big mystery really...people have been doing it for centuries. The end result is a dreamy finish with inconsistensies and a sort of primitive charm.
Here are some things to know about the care of paintings sealed in beeswax:
You can buff yours with a soft cotton t-shirt if it starts to dull...
Paintings sealed in beeswax do not have to be varnished or protected by glass. The painting is stable under normal temperatures. Indirect sunlight is perfectly fine. However, I would not recommend direct sunlight (actually direct sunlight is inadvisable for any type of painting but even more so for beeswax paintings). Extreme cold can make the wax more brittle and susceptible to cracking. Again, extreme temperatures are bad for any fine art, not just encaustics. Other inadvisable locations within your house would be any spot near heat sources (such as fireplaces, over the stove in the kitchen, etc). Only direct heat or temperatures in excess of 130 degrees may begin to soften the work. Very hot days can soften the surface very slightly, but will cause no real damage to the painting. Do not leave a beeswax painting in trunk of your car on a hot day. Even with these measures, if the wax on your painting does soften, and/or dulling occurs, wait until the painting has hardened (by moving it to a cooler location) and buff it with a soft cloth. Always protect the surface and edges of the beeswax painting when moving it. Although the surface is completely dry, beeswax paintings can be easily scratched, gouged, or chipped if handled roughly. Beeswax paintings are extremely durable due to the fact that beeswax is impervious to moisture. Because of this it will not deteriorate, it will not yellow, and it will not darken. Examples of encaustic paintings have survived from the Greek and Roman empires and are still as vibrant and colorful today as they were when they were painted.
And finally...
A Note To International Buyers:
I realize that customs fees can be rough, but I will not alter shipping information ( ex: call it a gift or declare a lesser value) to help avoid fees. I really am sorry the laws are in place, but I must abide by them. Here are a few links you should ckeck out:
Shopping on the Internet
A guide for international post users
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