Embedded Leaf Encaustic

I'm just loving encaustic and am having so much fun trying new things.  I started this one a few weeks ago and spent a good amount of time figuring the next steps because I didn't want to mess up the leaf.  When I found it, it was still a bit supple because of the gentle rain, so I patted it dry and left it in a safe place where the cats couldn't find it!  Just as it was drying, but not ready to fall apart, I started the painting.

It's 8"x8" on birch.  I did a layer of plain medium over the birch followed by a glaze layer using medium mixed with the beautiful Manganese Blue Hue pigment stick from R&F Paints.  Then I did a shellac burn on part of the board, leaving the space for the leaf.  I embedded the leaf and did another shellac burn.  I love the way parts of the birch and the first shellac burn can be seen through the wax.