encaustic

en·caus·tic (en kôs′tik)

adjective

done by a process of burning in or applying heat encaustic tile

Etymology: L encausticus < Gr enkaustikos < enkaustos, burnt in < enkaiein, to burn in < en-, in + kaiein, to burn

noun

a method of painting in which colors in wax are fused to a surface with hot irons

en·caus′·ti·cally adverb

Modifies a noun

tile: Unlike some printed or painted tiles, these encaustic tiles will not wear out in a few years.
art: Teaching Over the years, I've initiated hundreds of people into the exciting world of encaustic art.
wax: Phil's painting style is also a bit unique - encaustic wax using a hot iron and then protectively sealed.
painting: He'd always had a creative streak and had some interest in encaustic painting - creative artwork with molten wax paint colors.
experience: I also teach people to paint with wax in my classes called ' The Encaustic Experience ' .
tiling: The alterations are part of the history of the house in the same way encaustic tiling or an Edwardian bathroom might be.

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