0.2 mm Extra Fine Brass Tip Wooden Handle Kistka (Hot Wax Pen)

4.7 Inches long Tip end diameter 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) Opening inner tip diameter 6.5 mm Distance between brass tip and wooden handle 13 mm Handle diameter 9.5 mm Cleaning wire included Brass funnel designed to hold heat for longer writing time between warm-ups in the candle Birchwood handle Writes smooth, dripless lines Made in Ukraine The kistka, a specialized hot wax pen tool, plays an indispensable role in the creation of Pysanky, the Ukrainian Easter eggs adorned with ornate designs and patterns. The kistka consists of a small funnel or cup attached to a handle. The funnel is filled with beeswax, which is then melted over a candle flame. Once the wax is molten, it flows through BestPysanky 0.2 mm Extra Fine Brass Tip Wooden Handle Kistka (Hot Wax Pen) BestPysanky Website SKU # BSP-PDS-2002 4.7 Inches long Tip end diameter 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) Opening inner tip diameter 6.5 mm Distance between brass tip and wooden handle 13 mm Handle diameter 9.5 mm Cleaning wire included Brass funnel designed to hold heat for longer writing time between warm-ups in the candle Birchwood handle Writes smooth, dripless lines Made in Ukraine The kistka, a specialized hot wax pen tool, plays an indispensable role in the creation of Pysanky, the Ukrainian Easter eggs adorned with ornate designs and patterns. The kistka consists of a small funnel or cup attached to a handle. The funnel is filled with beeswax, which is then melted over a candle flame. Once the wax is molten, it flows through a tiny aperture at the tip of the funnel, enabling the artist to draw incredibly detailed patterns on the egg. The technique of Pysanky involves a careful layering of wax and dye. An egg is initially dyed a base color, often white. The artist then uses the kistka to apply wax to areas that should retain this base color. The egg is subsequently dipped into progressively darker dyes, with more wax applied at each stage to preserve the existing colors. Once the final layer of wax is applied and the egg is dyed its darkest color, the wax is melted off to reveal a multicolored, intricate pattern.

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Hahnemuhle Toned Watercolour Book – A6, A5, 14×14 cm – Beige or Grey

PRODUCT : HAHNEMUHLE TONED WATERCOLOUR BOOK DESCRIPTION :Hahnemühle Toned Watercolour Book – inspired by Urban SketchersHahnemühle’s Toned Watercolour Book contains 60 pages of finest watercolour paper. Matched to the requirements of watercolour painting, it is a must for all creatives who don’t want to miss the texture of classic watercolour paper on the go. The toned papers allow to set the focus on the motif, as a natural background colour is already given. In addition, the toned pages minimise the sun’s reflection and allow a relaxed sketching outside. The 200 gsm watercolour paper has a fine grain surface on the front and backside. Due to the surface sizing, colours can be effortlessly lifted from the paper. The use of masking fluids, adhesive tapes and erasers is possible without residue. The Toned Watercolour Book is available in grey or beige paper. The solid linen cover protects the contents from moisture and dirt, the colour-coordinated rubber band keeps everything well secured.Hahnemühle Toned Watercolour Books are available in landscape format A6 and A5, as well as square in the format 14 x 14 cm. The toned watercolor papers are acid-free and age resistant.

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