Encaustic paints are popular as an alternative to oil and acrylic paints. They are a versatile medium as they can be molded, layered, sculpted, textured and combined with collage materials, with no drying time required. Made of pigment, pure beeswax and damar resin, these ready-to-use, heavily pigmented encaustic paint cakes come in many vibrant colors. Encaustic cakes are resistant to moisture and highly durable.