Aquawax

Aquawax Paper Batik Medium

(Liquid Wax)

Aquawax has been specially formulated for use at all levels, from primary school children to more advanced work – it is fun and easy to use.  No heat required or fixing – simply allow to dry thoroughly.  Use cold – straight from the bottle.  Non-Toxic – Complies with EN71 Toy Regulations.

It is ideal for creating Paper Batik and, therefore, provides an ideal introduction to this type of design work on paper.  It can also be used on ceramic.   Superb coloured results can be achieved by mixing  Brusho® Water- Colour Powder  with Aquawax and, for outstanding metallic resist designs, add Lustre Powders to Aquawax.

Instructions For Use On Paper

Shake bottle before use.  Apply the wax at full strength to the paper with a brush and leave flat to dry thoroughly. (If required the drying process can be accelerated by warming to not more than 40°C).  As an alternative to applying by brush, try sponging, splashing etc.  Once dry, the wax will resist any water-based paint, leaving unpainted areas.  Wash brushes out immediately after use. For ceramic work – apply similarly to the surface and leave to dry.

Additional Techniques For Use On Paper

Using Aquawax with Colourcraft Brusho® Water-Colour Powder

1. Make a line drawing/pattern on paper with Aquawax and, straight away, before the wax is dry sprinkle dry Brusho® Water-Colour  powder over the top of  it.  The Brusho® will spread through the Aquawax producing a superb random effect. Dry flat.
2. For superb coloured resist effects, add a small quantity of Colourcraft For superb coloured resist effects, add a small quantity of Colourcraft Brusho® Water-Colour Powder to the Aquawax, mix thoroughly, then apply to paper.  Leave to dry and the result will be a coloured resist design.Water-Colour Powder to the Aquawax, mix thoroughly, then apply to paper.  Leave to dry and the result will be a coloured resist design.
3. As above (2.)  Once design has been completed and is thoroughly dry, mix another colour of  Brusho® Water-Colour Powder with water and paint over drawing, using light, straight brush strokes.
4. As above (2.)  Once design has been completed and is thoroughly dry, run your picture under the cold water, then screw it up tightly. Open it up and smooth it out. Paint it over with a dark coloured Brusho® Water-Colour Powder  mixed with water and mop up the surplus with kitchen paper.  The Brusho® fills the creases, giving an interesting Batik effect. Brusho® Water-Colour Powder is non-toxic and complies with EN71 Toy Regulations.
5. For stencilling secure to paper with spray mount or something similar and apply aquawax with brush – leave to dry. Apply a second coat and leave to dry. Paint over design with Brusho Colours – the wax will resist the Brusho. You can as an alternative once the wax is dry wet the paper and sprinkle Brusho onto it.

Using Aquawax With Lustre Powders

Produces outstanding metallic resist designs – ideal for recreating the look of precious metals etc.

1. Mix Aquawax and  Lustre Powders together. Apply to paper and leave to dry thoroughly.
2. For additional Pearl effects – Mix Aquawax and silver or pearl   Lustre Powders together, then gradually, add Brusho® Water Colour Powder until the desired shade is achieved. Lustre Powders are non-toxic, non tarnishing and light -fast.  They comply with EN71 Toy Regulations.

For Batik work on fabric, we recommend using our range of  Batik Dyes and Waxes.

Storage

STORE AQUAWAX  BETWEEN 5°c and 40°c.