Embracing Encaustic will teach you how to paint with this fascinating medium using simple step-by-step instructions and includes more than 90 full color photographs.  The authors wrote this book with the intention of supplying a guide to those new to the encaustic medium.  It features an overview of the tools and supplies you will need to get started, detailed instructions about mixing your own paints and mediums, explanations of six basic techniques, a summary of the history of encaustic, and even has a fascinating gallery of artwork by notable encaustic painters to help get you inspired.  We highly recommend this book.  It is a great resource full of informative advice and beautiful images.