What is encaustic art? It is a technique of using heat and wax to make unique creations! This set comes with everything you need to get started on your encaustic journey! The included painting iron is compact and easy to hold, making it perfect for smaller hands to use with supervision. It is adjustable for right or left-handed artists, and can even be turned into a hotplate. Use the pointed, curved, or straight edges of the iron for different shapes and effects. Stylus Pro and additional Wax Blocks sold seperately. Set Includes: Painting iron (China), 16 wax blocks (Germany), metal scribing tool (Netherlands), 30 ct. A6 and 10 ct. A5 painting cards (Netherlands), and starter set guide. Adjustable temperature dial 120V-60Hz 200W Iron Size: 8.3 x 5.8 x 2.1 including handle Lightweight, durable, compact Polished base contains NO Teflon Age 8+ (Use with adult supervision) Encaustic painting is a technique dating back to Ancient Greece. The word encaustic comes from Ancient Greek meaning "burning in." Hot wax is heated and used as a medium and applied to various surfaces, such as wood, canvas, or paper.
