To Bind Multiple Layers of Paint, Here are the Best Heat Guns for Encaustic

There many ways to fuse encaustic, which relies on binding many individual layers of encaustic—a paint made from pigment, resin, and melted beeswax—using a source of heat. Blowtorches are a good option if you are comfortable using an open flame; hot irons are well suited for broad and flat coverage. For relatively easy handling, try a heat gun, which excels at keeping the encaustic hot enough to be manipulated with brushes or other implements. Like a hair dryer but more powerful, thi