RESISTS
A substance which is applied to the material in order to preserve the underlying colour and prevent further take up of dye or bleach in those areas.
own, tends to crack or break down, allowing dye penetration. Better
used a bulking agent in combination with other waxes. Purchased
in pelleted or block form. Melts at 122øF / 50øC.
but not resistant to alkali. Natural beeswax is honey coloured. White
beeswax is bleach-refined. Purchased in pellet or block form. Melts at 136øF / 58øF.
to beeswax but more resilient to alkali, more suitable therefore for
Indigo vat dyeing. Purchased in pelleted and block form. Melts at
167øF / 75øC.
in combination with waxes for a hard, tactile quality and/or for controlled
cracking. Resins are hard and sticky and can congeal. They are more
suitable for brush work. Purchased in crystal type lumps. Melts at
176øF / 80øC.
3 X parts paraffin to 1 X part beeswax or microcrystalline.
2 X parts paraffin to 1 X part rosin
Experimentation is advised in order achieve specific objectives.
Composition and amount of different waxes/resins.
Temperature - Different levels of wax penetration.
Method of application - brush, tjanting, block...
Andrew Wynne, November 1999