Batik

Discussion in 'Fashion and Crafts' started by *Doormouse, Jan 5, 2005.

  1. *Doormouse

    *Doormouse Member

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    Hey, I just wondering what the name of the wax is. is it just 'batik wax'
    thanks
     
    *Doormouse, Jan 5, 2005
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  3. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    batik wax is a blend of two waxes: sticky and regular old parafin.
    good ol' Dharma trading carries the two as separate (so you can control crackle by mixing your own) or as a pre blend.
     
    drumminmama, Jan 6, 2005
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  5. t-dub

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    batiks are so wonderful!! they have to be my favorite textile!
     
    t-dub, Jan 6, 2005
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  7. Major Peacenik

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    beeswax and parafin have worked well for me
     
    Major Peacenik, Jan 7, 2005
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  9. cerridwen

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    I've almost always used craft store beeswax... comes out the easiest....
     
    cerridwen, Jan 9, 2005
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  11. *Doormouse

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    thank you all for the help :)
     
    *Doormouse, Jan 9, 2005
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