encaustic
/ɪnˈkɔːstɪk/
noun
- A painting technique using hot wax mixed with colored pigments, or a work of art made using this technique.
- She learned to work with encaustic in her art class, melting wax on a heated palette.
- The museum displayed a beautiful encaustic from ancient Egypt.
- The artist's encaustic featured vibrant layers of blue and gold.
adjective
- Relating to or made using the encaustic painting technique.
- The encaustic portrait had a rich, glossy finish.
- The encaustic process requires careful control of temperature.
- He bought an encaustic tile that had been hand-painted with wax.