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AQUA WAX A ready to use liquid wax for resist work and surface texture. Use straight from the container on fabric and paper. 100 mls $8
BATIK WAX 2 parts Paraffin wax & 1 part Microwax Ready to use. $10 for approx 480 gms
BEESWAX Combined with Paraffin Wax to create a softer wax. 250 gms $5 (various weights)
COLD WAX A cream-consistency wax that washes out in very hot water with the addition of soda ash & detergent. Results in subtle design patterns and great to use on paper before over painting with Polysol Transfer Dyes. $10 for 120 mls
DISCHARGE PASTE Jacquard Excellent for painting applications when discharging colour from previously dyed fabrics. Suitable for silk fabric. 200 mls $20
DR-33: Similar to Manutex. An industrial Guar gum used to thicken dyes and the burn-out/devore paste during burn out processes. Extremely stable. Won't break down under strong acid or alkaline conditions. 50 gms $8
FIBRE ETCH Fabric Remover. Use for devore techniques. 118 mls container $26. Larger quantities may be ordered on consignment.
MANUTEX (Sodium Alginate) Seaweed extract for thickening dyes for printing, screen & direct painting. 100 gms. $10
PARAFFIN WAX Used in batik. 1 kg $10
POTATO DEXTRIN Cook to make a paste, spread on fabric where it will dry & shrink. Apply dyes or paints for patterning. 400 gms $24
SODA ASH The alkali used for fixing Procion MX dyes. 500 gms bag $3
SOY WAX Easier to use and remove than other waxes and also more eco friendly. 500grm $20
TERIC Concentrated detergent for removing surplus dye from hand-dyed fabrics. Similar to synthrapol. 100 mls $5
UREA Use to prolong the fixing process when cold-batching Procion MX dyes. 500 gms bag $3 |
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