{"product_id":"r-and-f-handmade-paints-impasto-modeling-wax","title":"Impasto Modeling Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculptural possibilities expand when you need dimension beyond paint layers alone. R \u0026amp; F Impasto Modeling Wax combines microcrystalline petroleum waxes with beeswax to create a medium that holds dramatic relief, the kind of texture that casts actual shadows across your surface. Cast it into forms, carve crisp details with heated tools, or build up aggressive impasto that maintains its shape as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax excels at creating structural foundations rather than finished surfaces. Layer it thick to establish topography, then work encaustic paints over and around the relief for color and refinement. The petroleum wax component provides body and sculptural integrity, while beeswax contributes workability and compatibility with standard encaustic techniques. The resulting surface accepts heat, additional wax layers, and fusing without collapsing or losing definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists working in dimensional encaustic use this modeling wax to build substrates that transform flat panels into relief compositions. Establish your topography first, let it cool completely, then develop color and detail with encaustic paints. The textural possibilities go well beyond what paint alone can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R \u0026 F Handmade Paints","offers":[{"title":"333 ml \/ cake","offer_id":47974120587493,"sku":"96679","price":31.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/r-and-f-handmade-paints-impasto-modeling-wax","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}