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Encaustic-wax Artworks ~ Care & Cleaning Procedures

The durability of encaustic is due to the fact that beeswax is impervious to moisture. Because of this it will not deteriorate.

Encaustic paintings do not have to be varnished or protected by glass. Over time, due to the resin added to the wax, encaustic cures and the surface hardens. Under normal temperatures, the painting will remain stable.

Like all fine art, it is best not to expose it to direct sunlight or excessive heat, avoid temperatures below 1.7 degrees Celsius or above 48 degrees. It is not wise to leave it in your car for any length of time, especially on either a hot or cold day.

Don’t be afraid to touch the surface when it is cooled down as it is completely dry but encaustic paintings can be scratched, gouged, or chipped if handled roughly and should be treated carefully with edges protected.

​As the wax cures, an encaustic painting may develop a film on the surface. This is a natural process called bloom and is easily removed, along with shallow scratches, by wiping the surface with a soft lint free cloth to maintain the unique patina of the wax. ​     
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​Independent Australian artist Jacki Archibald
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​Cairns, Queensland Australia 
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