UNIQUE! MANY USES! These approximately 50 year old collectable tools called Tjaps (or Chops), have been made and used on the island of Java for over a century. They are handmade of copper strips, carefully cut, shaped and soldered into fabulous shapes and patterns. They are used by Batik artists in Java by dipping them into hot wax, shaking off the excess, and then stamping the wax onto the cloth. Aligning the edges of each consecutive stamp creates patterns which run the length and width of the fabric. Scroll down for more info and ideas, and look for the link to order further down this page.

In addition to wax, we ourselves have also successfully used them with Presist, and thickened dye or with fabric paint. Customers have reported using them to make rubbings with Shivastiks, or to emboss velvet! (By placing the velvet, pile down, on the tjap, then heating the back of the fabric with an iron) We were blown away when using them with our new Jones Tones Foils and foil glue, or the Jones Tones Glitters and glitter glue, and they also work nicely with our new Soy Wax. (make sure you wash the glue, paint, or whatever, off immediately after use with warm soapy water if you want to keep these nice, and also dry them quickly - either in the oven on the lowest heat setting for 5-10 min (Make sure you don't forget them! And have the exhaust fan on), out in the sun, or with a blow dryer as the iron handles will rust.

Remember, these also make great gifts, both for the collector or the batik or stamping artist in your family. They are also fantastic to collect, as they are works of art in and of themselves and are so wonderful just to look at. Check out some projects you can use them for:

• Tjap Presist Tutorial
• Wax Resist Tjap Tutorial