Lower case letters are aprox. 1/2" to 5/8" tall, letters descending are 3/8" longer. Lower case letters average two characters per inch wide. Upper case, capital letters are, on the average, one inch tall and one inch wide.
The letters are unmistakably hand
written in a wax blend. This wax includes Kiawe tree bee wax harvested
from an area mauka (mountain side) of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach
on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Several wax formulas are used in
our studio to produce a specific desired effect. A simple tjanting
tool constructed of wood and brass is used to scoop molten
wax. This wax drips as it is pulled upon the silk, creating a
bead of hot wax which cools quickly. There are no valves or
mechanics to the tool which could control the wax flow. Studio
environment, temperature and timing is critical. Imperfections are
natural and enhance this unique and fantastic form of letter
writing. |