Are Blow Torches Safe To Use?
It is a fact that many encaustic artists use blow torches. This is a bad idea and should always be avoided. Torching your art will create unnecessary fumes and accelerates the decomposition of your beeswax. To fuse, we recommend using hot air guns instead. Hot air guns can be easily found at your local department store and many encaustic painters use the Wagner model HT1000 which typically sells for $25 to $30.