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Batik Pineapple Ostrich Egg

Kent West demonstrates a batik process for his pineapple ostrich egg.

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8. To begin the waxing process, light a candle, set out the kistka tool and a piece of beeswax. Decide the areas to remain yellow in the final design. The hot wax will be applied over these areas. Heat the kistka in the candle flame and scoop a small amount of beeswax into the funnel part of the kistka. Reheat for a few seconds and write with the funnel tip on the egg, depositing the wax on the egg.


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Kent West of Kane'ohe, Hawaii


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