Welcome to Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies!
Encaustic painting is one of the world’s oldest forms of painting, the medium itself even pre-dates ancient Egypt's most notable mummy portraits. Encaustic painting involves working with four main components: pigment, wax, resin, and heat. In fact, the term "encaustic" comes from the Greek word Enkaustikos, which means to "burn in." Encaustic paintings are created by layering melted pigmented waxes. This unique wax based paint offers a world of possibilities unlike any other medium. With today's technology, along with modern wax paints, mediums and custom tools, encaustic painting is growing in popularity with contemporary artists, students and professionals alike. Through this website, you will learn about our Enkaustikos products, find out more about this exciting medium, and also be able to locate a retailer nearest you for product purchases.  Thanks for choosing Enkaustikos and please enjoy our informative website.