Encaustic Art Fabric Sealer

The Fabric sealer improves color fastness of encaustic waxes using on fabric during washing. It extends the life of garments which have been printed with wax. Drying time: 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the area. Formulation: Acrylic How to transfer encaustic waxes to fabric: First paint the wax image onto some non-absorbent painting card (encaustic card) Lay the fabric to be printed facing up on top of clean under paper and tissue Place the wax image card face down on the fabric in position ready to print Cover the back of the card and fabric with a protective tissue Iron across the tissue covered card moving slowly and pressing hard  Peel up a corner of the image card to see if the wax has melted and transferred When it has, remove the used card while still warm If the wax has not fully transferred realign the waxed card and iron again Seal with Fabric Sealer Now embroider the finished fabric or use it in other decorative styles if desired