where can I buy tjanting pens and other batik implements in the USA, for Venezuela?


I live in Venezuela, South America where there is no info about Batik.  I was fortunate enough though to get someone who will teach me a couple of the techniques because she was able many years ago to learn from a German lady. 
Here in Venezuela we have no shops that sells dyes, wax etc. but yes other art appliances. I have to go to different places to buy this and that.  I would like to know where can I buy tjanting pens??? and other implements in USA. 
I am over sixty and all this internet systems to look where to buy confuses me, please could you send me an address in USA and I'll see about getting it posted to here or however it is done.
Many thanks in advance for your kind help.

Pro Chemical & Dye told me that they will ship to Venezuela. They will ship your package by mail. Their web site is <http://www.prochemical.com>, or you can telephone 1-508-676-3838 or fax 1-508-676-3980 to request a paper catalog from which to order. Their web site is excellent, however.

They have very good prices on dyes and excellent technical support, and they sell everything you need , including tjantings. See their page of Batik/Tjanting Tooks at <http://www.prochemical.com/catalog/batik.htm>. Also see the instructions for "Batik using PRO MX Dye", at <http://www.prochemical.com/directions/MX_Batik.htm>.

You must use cool water dyes, such as Procion MX dyes. Many other types of dye require heat in order to attach permanently to the fabric; the heat would melt the wax before the dye could set. You should also use 100% natural fibers, such as cotton or silk. In addition to one or more tjantings, you will probably wish to use a brush. Any natural fiber brush will probably work quite well, though you can never again use it for anything but wax.

Posted: Friday - December 03, 2004 at 02:02 PM          

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