Batik help

[StephAChamber]

I took a Batik course as a child a long time ago and I am finally getting back into it. I have everything I need--except a proper wax melter! Do you all have suggestions? I have never been so defeated by the internet in searching fro what i want, or even just anything not costing hundreds of dollars (I'm a student...) . My class had a large square pan/pot, 3 to 4 inches deep that was thermo controlled. It was a large area, not very tall, with the wax very accessible and not too deep. I would love something like that again, but is that not ideal?

[Carole A]

Originally Posted by StephAChamber

I took a Batik course as a child a long time ago and I am finally getting back into it. I have everything I need--except a proper wax melter! Do you all have suggestions? I have never been so defeated by the internet in searching fro what i want, or even just anything not costing hundreds of dollars (I'm a student...) . My class had a large square pan/pot, 3 to 4 inches deep that was thermo controlled. It was a large area, not very tall, with the wax very accessible and not too deep. I would love something like that again, but is that not ideal?

Would an electric skillet work? You can adjust the temperature; new, they're on sale sometimes for around $20, or look for one at the thrift stores.

Carole A

[DrDebby]

I'll second what Carole said, an electric skillet. I used to use one to melt chocolate and keep it at temperature. Chocolate's a lot fussier than wax. I think it would work. Check garage sales and thrift stores.

[goddessofgeek]

Depending on the type of wax, I've used a coffee warmer before. But that didn't always work for me. Or you can get cheap wax warmers at beauty supply stores (the kind they use for leg waxing). I also definitely agree with the skillet idea. Multi-purpose! Don't forget to post your work!

[slippersmom]

Hi There! I've always used an electric skillet I got at the thrift store ... half beeswax, half paraffin ....

[Daisygirl]

I go to the Goodwill and get those little electric potpourri pots. You do not have temperature control but with the wax recipe I use they always work. I would not leave them unattended however.

Sue

[LenaB]

Electric skillet with water in it. Wax in a small metal pan on a little rack in the hot water. Or a skillet with water on the stove. Fume hood going full blast.

Wax fumes are toxic.