Greenweed Yellow Encaustic Wax Paint

Description

Greenweed is our exquisitely hand-crafted encaustic wax paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every encaustic stick is meticulously handmade, poured, and labeled using only pure, filtered beeswax, all natural dammar resin, and the maximum amount of hand-ground and richly textured pigment.

In use, Greenweed Lake provides delicate transparent washes with a soft radiance. It yields luminous glazes ideal for botanical illustration, historical painting, and early Renaissance palette reconstruction. Its natural warmth harmonizes beautifully with blues and greens, making it an excellent component for mixing historical greens before the invention of synthetic pigments.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

All Natural Medium: Our encaustic medium is made with the highest quality all natural beeswax and dammar resin.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our encaustic wax paints are handmade and gently poured to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural botanical lake pigment from Genista tinctoria (dyer's greenweed) on mineral substrate

Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil (glazing), Acrylic

Lightfastness: Moderate (best for protected works)

Opacity: Transparent to Semi-transparent

Other Names: Dyer’s Greenweed Lake, Genista Lake, Greenweed Yellow, Broom Lake

Color Index Code: PY2

Production Process

Our encaustic paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand ground and then mixed with our exquisite encaustic medium , ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from grinding and mixing to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every encaustic paint.

Usage & Care

Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.