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Melting the wax

Wax melts easily on the low-heat iron Wax will melt easily when gently held against the iron. It is important not to have the temperature too hot though. Set the heat to "LOW" or "nylon"

Applying the wax

Applying the molten wax to card Place the waxed base of the iron gently onto the sealed card and smooth as if lightly ironing. Effects of smoothing with the iron

Creating effects by "lifting" the iron

Amazing effects happen by lifting the iron As you lift the iron's base (rather like a hinged box lid) amazing "organic" effects appear which resemble coral or foliage. Results of lifting the iron off the waxed card

Using the iron's edge & point

Details with iron's tip e.g. a bird You can use the iron's edge for making thinner lines or the tip for applying finer details - like the bird shown here. Using the iron's edge  Adding rough details with the point

Details are easier with the Stylus

Graphics are easiest with the Stylus Low-Heat tool The Stylus drawing tip behaves much like a dipping pen. Just place the tip on the wax and it will melt into it , thus filling the nib. It is ideal for most detailed graphics. Other tip[s include the heated brush head, the micro iron tip (about the size of a nice fingernail, and the Mini iron tip which is several times larger

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