It is a very old process, most notably seen in early icons and the Fayum mummy portraits of Egypt which date from 100-300 AD.
The process was revived in the 20th century by artist Jasper Johns and others. The wax cools VERY quickly when applied to the
painting surface but can be further manipulated with heated metal tools as well as hairdryers, heat guns, and irons.
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