{"title":"Crafts \u003e Textiles \u0026 Dyes \u003e Batik","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jack-richeson-tjanting-needles","title":"Tjanting Needles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine-line wax application requires steady flow and precise control, tjanting needles deliver both. These traditional tools hold melted wax in a small reservoir that feeds through a fine metal spout, letting you draw continuous lines for batik work, fabric resist techniques, and encaustic details. The controlled flow maintains consistent line weight as you work, whether outlining shapes before dyeing or creating intricate patterns across silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack Richeson designs these needles with comfortable wooden handles that stay cool even when working with hot wax. The metal reservoir heats quickly when dipped into melted wax, maintaining proper flow temperature as you work across your surface. Needle spouts come in different gauges for varying line weights, finer tips for delicate details, wider openings for bolder marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional batik artists rely on tjanting needles for the precision that brush application can't match. The tool responds to your hand movement immediately, creating clean lines without the pooling or spreading that happens with less controlled methods. Works beautifully for both traditional fabric dyeing and contemporary encaustic techniques where fine wax lines need to remain distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack Richeson","offers":[{"title":"large","offer_id":47978418372837,"sku":"51494","price":6.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"small","offer_id":47978418405605,"sku":"67828","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":47978418438373,"sku":"85761","price":10.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s67828.jpg?v=1770309867"},{"product_id":"jacquard-silk-colors-gutta-resist","title":"Silk Colors Gutta Resist","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural gutta percha creates sharper, more reliable barriers than synthetic resists. When you draw gutta lines on silk, you're creating physical boundaries that stop dye from flowing beyond your design, essential for maintaining crisp edges in silk painting. This resist holds its line through the entire dyeing process, preventing the bleeding that ruins detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication demands precision. Draw your complete design and let the gutta dry thoroughly before introducing any dye. The resist needs time to penetrate silk fibers and form proper barriers; rushing this step compromises your borders. Use Gutta Solvent to adjust consistency for different line weights or application methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear gutta removes completely through dry cleaning, leaving only your dye colors visible in the finished piece. Colored guttas remain permanent and become part of your design, adding graphic line work that stays visible after the resist function is complete. Store bottles in cool conditions away from direct sunlight to maintain working properties. Natural gutta has a six-month shelf life, mark your purchase date and plan projects accordingly. Serious silk painters keep this resist on hand specifically for work where border precision determines success or failure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"gutta resist \/ 8 oz.","offer_id":47978463658213,"sku":"17159","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gutta resist \/ 4 oz.","offer_id":47978463690981,"sku":"69389","price":19.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gutta solvent \/ 4 oz.","offer_id":47978463723749,"sku":"83609","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s17159.jpg?v=1770374947"},{"product_id":"jacquard-batik-wax","title":"Batik Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"1 lb. pan","offer_id":48102349570277,"sku":"78868","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s78868.jpg?v=1768592112"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/collections\/crafts-textiles-and-dyes-batik.oembed","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}