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Wax Resists
Beeswax...
Used alone, it will produce a solid resist, no dye will get through. It is generally mixed with 50% paraffin (available in your local grocery store) to produce the distinctive crackle effect of batik.
Paraffin used alone is very brittle, it cracks and falls off the fabric. To make a wax resist with no crackle use 70% beeswax and 30% paraffin. Do not exceed temperatures of 260° F. Our beeswax is
top quality refined wax.
Batik Wax...
A laminating grade of microcrystalline wax. For use where flexibility, tack and barrier properties are required. Melting point 160° -170° F, or 71° - 76° C.
Microcrystalline...
A petroleum product known as artificial beeswax.
It is used mixed with Parvan (see below) to do Rozome. The usual ratio is 20% Microcrystalline to 80% Parvan. Keep temperature controlled to
approximately 320° F, if it smokes immediately lower the temperature. Available in packages ranging from 500 to 2000 grams.
Parvan...
A high temperature clear wax. Use mixed with Microcrystalline for Rozome. Available in packages ranging from 200 to 1000 grams.
Pebeo Drawing Wax...
Great for lining on wax resist through a tjanting or by brush.
Pebeo Java Crackle Wax...Use to cover areas where delicate crackle is desired.
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