My piece, Xanthous Terzetto pt.I was featured in this article on beeswax in art... Beeswax: Tips and Features [link]
YAY! I adore working with wax and hope to do some encaustic painting soon.

Beeswax: Tips and FeaturesBeeswax: Tips and Features
Beeswax is a wonderful media to add to your collage, sculpture and mixed media works. It lends subtle warm tones when layered over colors and it smells wonderful (A relief in a world of toxic art supplies).
Tips to keep in mind:
Look for beeswax that has a deep golden color, lighter yellow tones indicate paraffin is present and you are probably being over charged.
Support your local beekeepers! Contact your local library to find out if there are beekeepers in your area you can purchase beeswax from.
If you decide to melt you beeswax in a pot, Dont use a brush! The wax will just h