{"title":"Waxes \u0026 Wax Melting Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Waxes \u0026amp; Wax Melting Tools collection. Free Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"h-dupont-liquid-cold-wax","title":"H Dupont Liquid Cold Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's a wax. It's a liquid wax! It's a liquid wax used at room temperature! Wait, what?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the wizards over at the H. Dupont company have created a magical substance that produces Batik-like effects but does not need to be heated. That's right, it's a WAX that you don't need to melt! Right out of the bottle and at room temperature, the H. Dupont Cire A Froid can be applied like a traditional wax, with a brush, pipette or any of your favorite methods to create very fine and delicate details. When fully dry, the wax will resist exposure to liquid dyes or paints, whether by immersion or direct application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a traditional wax, it cannot be immersed in hot water but will easily repel dyes or paints applied at room temperature. Ideal for use with steam set dyes, as much of the wax will dissipate into the wrapping material during steaming. After steaming, simply rinse and wash per usual in Dharma Dyer's Detergent or Dharma's Professional Textile Detergent to remove leftover wax residue along with excess dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold Wax can be applied with your regular gutta resist applicator but is a little more fluid so as always TEST, TEST, TEST to get a feel for the flow and spread of this unique product before you apply it to your main project!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111836","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764523462698,"sku":"vew1787962324217","price":13.76,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/h-dupont-liquid-cold-wax_1.jpg?v=1787962328"},{"product_id":"batik-wax","title":"Batik Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e   One pound blocks of pre-mixed 75\/25 combination of Paraffin and Beeswax for just the right \"crackle\" effect on your Batik. Melts at 150 degrees F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e   Note: Batik Wax no longer comes in it's own foil tray, so you'll need something to melt it in, like a double boiler or some kind of electric pan with a temperature control. Remember, when working with any hot wax, to work in a very well ventilated area and never ever ever heat it hotter than 240º F! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111911","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764523495466,"sku":"xap1787962326704","price":12.77,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/batik-wax_1.jpg?v=1787962329"},{"product_id":"yellow-beeswax-pellets","title":"Yellow Beeswax Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in trying batik or just trying to stick something to something in your scrapbook, we've got just the pellets for you. These pellets are made from 100% beeswax. Melting point 140-150 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePellets are far easier to portion out than smashing up a 1 lb. slab, and they even melt down faster than larger chunks (greater surface area = faster reaction time; thanks chemistry A.P.!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in batik, or any other project that requires wax, this is a great way to get involved, especially when paired with one of our melting skillets!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111856","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764523528234,"sku":"gol1787962336266","price":11.54,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/yellow-beeswax-pellets_1.jpg?v=1787962340"},{"product_id":"soy-wax-flakes","title":"Soy Wax Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to bring in Soy Wax as an all natural alternative to petroleum based Paraffin and Microcrystaline waxes for batik, and some other techniques as well. It has some major advantages and a few disadvantages that we shall try to describe below in the Uses section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a total lack of obnoxious fumes! Other waxes absolutely have to be used in well ventilated areas. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be removed from fabric by washing in hot soapy water (over 140 degrees) and won't mess up your plumbing! No boiling, cooling and skimming. No dry cleaning with toxic Perchloroethylene, which fewer and fewer dry cleaners are using anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike other water soluble resists (Inko), it CAN be submersed if you are careful, using our tips below, so can be used for some more traditional Batik methods with cooler water dyes like our Fiber Reactive. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not crackle the same as regular waxes, but (unlike other water soluble resists) it will crack, especially if you stick the waxed item in the freezer. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt comes in flake form, not a solid block like our other waxes, so is easier to measure out and melt just what you need. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe melting temperature range is 110 to 140 F, lower than other waxes, so a double boiler is adequate, no fancy electric pans needed! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean up of tools is way easy with hot water and any liquid detergent, and you don't have to set them aside just for using with the wax anymore! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince it is made from Soy Beans, it is a renewable resource and supports our farmers! It is made with 100% natural soybeans that are domestically grown. This product is manufactured meeting FDA and Kosher standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSoy wax is a great resist for Low Immersion techniques like Crystal Wash and to resist a design before Tie Dyeing or Dye Painting using the Cold Batch Method. Your piece can be dried and layered with more wax and dye many times. It is the only water soluble resist that will crackle some to simulate Batik with those techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing it in the traditional method of submersion or Tub Dyeing Batik is trickier, but doable if you are careful. The samples shown above were done in a Fiber Reactive dye bath or succession of baths. Fiber Reactive dyebaths should be above 70 degrees to be effective, but never more than 90 degrees or so with the soy, as the wax does break down easily, especially in the presence of Soda Ash, which breaks down all wax eventually. It can also just flake off, so careful handling in the dyebath helps to keep the wax on the fabric. Extra wax may need to be applied between dyebaths because of the erosion. Since you want to limit the exposure to the Soda Ash, we recommend you cut the time of the dye bath after the Soda Ash is added. With that and the lower temperature, really dark dye results are probably not possible, but that is more than made up for by the benefits of using Soy. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to do very traditional Batik with lots of distinct crackling, many \"layers\" and dark dye colors, there is no substitute for traditional mixes of \"real\" waxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only weird things we noticed when we tested it is that it is more viscous than melted petrowaxes and it takes much longer to solidify on the fabric than a normal hot wax,. This may mean you can get more use out of a tjanting tool or brush before you have to re-heat and re-fill, which could be nice. The main thing is to have it hot enough to soak into the fabric rather than just sitting on top. If it doesn't penetrate a thicker fabric enough because of the low temperature and it's viscosity, the fabric can be flipped over and waxed on the back to get better coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ended up using a lot of wax, especially with layering techniques, ironing between layers of paper to remove most of it really does help, especially because you don't want to be putting a lot of wax down your pipes no matter how \"washable\" it is. The remaining wax will melt easily in HOT water and Synthrapol wash (to remove excess dye) and come out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111856","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":44764523561002,"sku":"usr1787962336439","price":5.07,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/soy-wax-flakes_1.jpg?v=1787962341"},{"product_id":"pastille-paraffin-wax","title":"Pastille Paraffin Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the way this melts. It's so much easier to portion out than the blocks and you'll never worry about waste again. Just scoop and melt. It's really that simple. This paraffin wax melts at around 125°F. Useful for candles, batik, whatever! In batik, paraffin wax tends to be brittle and crack a lot. Batik artists usually mix it with beeswax or sticky (microcrystalline) wax to control the crackle so it doesn't just flake off the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember to work in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111856","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":44764523593770,"sku":"uvs1787962338219","price":3.72,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/pastille-paraffin-wax_1.jpg?v=1787962343"},{"product_id":"pastille-sticky-wax","title":"Pastille Sticky Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the way this melts. It's so much easier to portion out than the blocks and you'll never worry about waste again. Just scoop and melt. It's really that simple. This microcrystalline wax (aka Sticky Wax) melts at around 140°F. As with most sticky waxes, it is more pliable and tends not to crack very much. Batik artists often mix it with paraffin to increase the crackle, or use it for outlining or areas where they want solid coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember to work in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111856","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":44764523626538,"sku":"pka1787962338460","price":5.78,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/pastille-sticky-wax_1.jpg?v=1787962343"},{"product_id":"beeswax","title":"Beeswax","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Real, authentic, genuine, beeswax. Some batik artists won't use anything else. Smells nice! White, refined, pure. Doesn't really crackle for batik, so artists often mix it with Paraffin Wax to \"adjust the crackle\", or use it for outlining or areas where you want solid coverage. Great for Ukrainian Easter Eggs! Melts at 143.6-149 degrees F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eBeeswax comes in blocks that weigh about 1 pound and it is priced by the block.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e   Remember to work in a well ventilated area and never heat wax to where it starts smoking! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111874","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764523855914,"sku":"fur1787962358477","price":14.39,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/6067\/2298\/files\/beeswax_1.jpg?v=1787962364"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.willowandfern.shop\/collections\/waxes-wax-melting-tools.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}