Textile Accessories (Beeswax, Soda Ashe, Etc)

This 100% refined yellow beeswax comes in a 1 lb. cake for batik dying.

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.

This fabric squeegee has a hard wood handle and a 65 durometer rubber blade with rounded edges to force the maximum amount of ink through the screen.

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 brushes in encaustic. Comes in pellets. Melting point is...

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 temperature and can be used for a gentle cold water...

When marbling, use Alum to pre-treat fabric for clear transfer of designs. One cup of alum is dissolved in water along with four teaspoons of Calgon, to create a solution for submerging the fabric. Wring out the fabric without rinsing and allow to...

Synthrapol is used to prevent backstaining, which will result if the excess dye is not removed when dying. It is a mild soap specifically made to suspend and carry the dye from the fiber. Rinse the fiber thoroughly with a small amount of synthrapol,...

Silkscreen Medium 8oz

A superior, clear water-based resist that washes out easily with warm water (even after steaming). It holds a crisp line without spreading and does not shrink or pucker when dry. Colorless Water-Based Resist can be colored with any water-based dye...

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.

A mild alkali, Soda Ash is necessary to activate and set Procion dye.

Create water motifs, reptile-skin or textured looks by sprinkling Silk Salt on wet dye. In a 2 oz. bottle.