{"product_id":"miao-batik-wax-knife","title":"Miao Batik Wax Knife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description__wrapper\" style=\"font-size: 18px !important; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 21px !important; font-weight: 600; color: #121212; margin: 0 0 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e2d6; padding-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.01em;\"\u003eHandmade Miao Batik Wax Knife for Drawing Wax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003eThis handmade Miao batik wax knife is made for drawing melted wax onto fabric with steady control. The copper head keeps wax warm, the bamboo handle stays light in the hand, and the cotton wrapping helps your grip feel steadier while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eIt is handmade by Ms. Yang, a Miao batik artisan from Paimo Village in Guizhou. If you are learning wax-resist batik, teaching a workshop, or building a small textile studio, this is a practical tool rather than a decorative souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e8e2d6; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e2d6; padding: 24px 0; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600; color: #121212; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy it works well for practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; color: #121212;\"\u003eSteadier wax flow\u003c\/span\u003eThe thicker copper head keeps wax warm longer, so your lines are less likely to skip or break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; color: #121212;\"\u003eCleaner line control\u003c\/span\u003eThe smooth drawing edge helps with fine lines, borders, curves, and repeated Miao-style patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; color: #121212;\"\u003eComfortable in the hand\u003c\/span\u003eThe bamboo handle is light, and the cotton-wrapped grip feels steadier in the hand and helps reduce heat discomfort during slow, careful drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; color: #121212;\"\u003eUseful beyond one project\u003c\/span\u003eStart with one size for simple practice, or choose the full set when you want fine, medium, and bold lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600; color: #121212; margin: 30px 0 14px;\"\u003eGood for beginners, artists, and workshops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003eA basic tool can help you try batik once. A well-made wax knife helps you build control: how fast the wax flows, how much pressure to use, and how to keep a line even on fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eFor most first-time users, the three-piece set is the easiest choice. Use the small knife for detail, the medium knife for everyday pattern work, and the large knife for borders or stronger lines. The Size Guide tab below gives a fuller breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f6f1; border-left: 2px solid #1A2E44; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the complete 3-piece set if you are new to Miao batik, planning a workshop, or want enough flexibility to practice fine details and broader strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600; color: #121212; margin: 30px 0 14px;\"\u003eA small tool with a real craft history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003eMiao batik is drawn by hand before dyeing, and the wax knife is where the process begins. The tool is small, but every line depends on heat, timing, and the maker's hand. Using it gives you a closer way to understand the craft behind the finished textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eWant to see the process before you start? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.runystore.com\/blogs\/blog\/miao-batik-wax-knife-tutorial\" style=\"color: #312e81; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebeginner guide to using a Miao batik wax knife\u003c\/a\u003e. To compare tool quality, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.runystore.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-identify-a-high-quality-miao-batik-wax-knife\" style=\"color: #312e81; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehow to identify a high-quality wax knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 24px 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: #575757;\"\u003e*Overall tool length: approximately 14.5cm. Small variations may occur because each wax knife is handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Runystore","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":41146229260421,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":41146229293189,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":41146229325957,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set – All 3 Sizes","offer_id":41517573406853,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5481\/5621\/files\/Miao_Batik_Tools_Set.webp?v=1773976500","url":"https:\/\/www.runystore.com\/es\/products\/miao-batik-wax-knife","provider":"Runystore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}