Jacquard - Batik Wax
Batik Wax
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Product Information
- Professional blend creates traditional batik crack patterns
- Aluminum heating tin simplifies melting process
- Place tin directly in electric skillet
- Fold waxed fabric to control cracking
- Instructions included for wax-resist dyeing
- No-mess heating and application system
Create authentic batik designs with professional wax that cracks beautifully
Professional batik requires wax that melts cleanly, penetrates fabric completely, and fractures predictably when you want those signature veined patterns. Jacquard's blend delivers all three. This carefully formulated mixture of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes maintains the working temperature that traditional batik demands, hot enough to penetrate fibers thoroughly, cool enough to handle safely.
The aluminum tin serves double duty as both storage and melting vessel. Set it directly in an electric skillet filled with water, and the wax liquefies without scorching or creating stovetop mess. Once melted, it flows smoothly from brush or tjanting, creating sharp resist lines that hold through multiple dye baths. When you're ready for crackle effects, the wax's composition ensures controlled fracturing, fold or crumple the dried fabric deliberately, and fine fissures appear exactly where you create stress points, allowing dye to seep through in those characteristic organic patterns.
Each tin includes complete instructions for temperature control, application techniques, and safe removal. The wax removes cleanly through boiling or dry cleaning, leaving fabric soft and ready for finishing. Whether you're creating traditional Indonesian-inspired designs or contemporary fiber art, this professional-grade wax provides the control and consistency that successful batik work requires.
