What is Impasto Modeling Wax?
Impasto Modeling Wax is made up of beeswax and microcrystalline waxes (petroleum based wax). It is useful for building up texture. Since it has a higher melting temperature than encaustic which allows for more time to mold, shape, model, cast, carve and form objects; this also allows encaustic to be painted on top and fused without loosing its’ shape beneath. It is less expensive than medium so building up those layers doesn’t break the bank. Please note: Impasto Modeling Wax will oxidize and yellow over time. It is recommended that you do not use it as a top layer (unless you want those results). Keep in mind that any transparent color used over it will have the impasto undertone that may eventually yellow.
