This synthetic wax comes in one pound blocks. It can be used alone or mixed with paraffin for batik. Also used in encaustic painting as a substitute for the encaustic medium. Melting temperature is 175° F.
Urea helps to lengthen the reaction time in dyeing for more brilliant colors. It attracts moisture from the air to keep the fabric damp for a longer stretch of time.
Paraffin is derived from petroleum. It is relatively brittle and will flake when used alone for batik and therefore is commonly mixed with microcrystalline wax. It can also be used for cleaning...
Made from a vegetable by-product, this wax is biodegradable and has no fumes when heated. It is popular for candlemaking as it is non-toxic and burns cleaner than paraffin. It has a low melting...