Monday, December 8, 2014

Batik

Batik


These were really cool to work with.  So a batik is made by creating a design with a mixture that will resist dye, then dying the fabric and flaking off the resistant material before washing the fabric.  I tried to create a design that would resemble peacock feathers, and the color was a blue-green, but I may have washed it a bit too soon.  I soaked the fabric in hot water before washing to help set the color, but it still faded out a bit, giving it an aged look.  This project takes time and patience (waiting for the resist and the dye or paint to dry on) but worth the effort.  

For the tutorial, click the link below.

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