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old towels<\/span><\/p>\n paper towels<\/span><\/p>\n irons<\/span><\/p>\n old newspapers<\/span><\/p>\n water-based pens, colored pencils or colored crayons<\/span><\/p>\n cothespins<\/span><\/p>\n coffee cans<\/span><\/p>\n latex gloves<\/span><\/p>\n fabrics – preferably cotton<\/span><\/p>\n skim milk<\/span><\/p>\n hobby paintbrushes<\/span><\/p>\n electric skillets<\/span><\/p>\n 1 lb. clear paraffin waxes<\/span><\/p>\n batik dyes or inks<\/span><\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Make a plain shirt or skirt fancy with this easy – but messy – technique. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1.\u00c2\u00a0 Wash and dry fabrics to remove sizing before batiking. <\/span><\/p>\n 2.\u00c2\u00a0 Start with easy fabrics ‘ cottons are very good; silks are difficult. Old, white bed sheets cut into 18-by-18-inch squares are excellent for learning and practicing. <\/span><\/p>\n 3.\u00c2\u00a0 Draw your designs on the fabric with colored crayons, colored pencils or water-based markers. <\/span><\/p>\n 4.\u00c2\u00a0 Make a double boiler using an electric skillet filled with water and a coffee can. <\/span><\/p>\n 5.\u00c2\u00a0 Put a pound of clear paraffin wax in the coffee can and melt it. <\/span><\/p>\n 6.\u00c2\u00a0 Paint over the design with wax. Make sure the wax penetrates the fabric completely ‘ you should see it on the back of the cloth. <\/span><\/p>\n 7.\u00c2\u00a0 Remember that everywhere the wax goes, there will be no dye. <\/span><\/p>\n 8.\u00c2\u00a0 Let the wax cool. You can put the fabric in the refrigerator or freezer to hurry things up. <\/span><\/p>\n 9.\u00c2\u00a0 Crumple the fabric to create cracks in the wax after the wax has cooled completely. <\/span><\/p>\n 10.\u00c2\u00a0 Put on a pair of latex gloves. <\/span><\/p>\n 11.\u00c2\u00a0 Prepare dyes or inks as suggested by the manufacturer. Use cool dyes so they won’t melt the wax onto the fabric. <\/span><\/p>\n 12.\u00c2\u00a0 Dye the material the first color. Immerse it for about 20 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n 13.\u00c2\u00a0 Rinse it in cool water to remove excess dye. If the color isn’t dark enough, dye it again. <\/span><\/p>\n 14.\u00c2\u00a0 Allow it to dry by hanging it with clothespins over a stainless steel sink or an old, folded towel. <\/span><\/p>\n 15.\u00c2\u00a0 Use hot wax, and paint the areas that you want to remain the same color as the first dye. <\/span><\/p>\n 16.\u00c2\u00a0 Let the wax cool. <\/span><\/p>\n 17.\u00c2\u00a0 Crumple the fabric again to make cracks in the wax. <\/span><\/p>\n 18.\u00c2\u00a0 Dye the material the second color. <\/span><\/p>\n 19.\u00c2\u00a0 Remove the wax, either by scraping it off or by ironing it between a few paper towels. Put newspaper under the paper towels to absorb the wax and moisture. This can be done while the fabric is still wet. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tips: <\/span><\/p>\n Dye in a well-ventilated area. <\/span><\/p>\n Batiking is best done near a sink. Cover the counters with cardboard to protect them from stains. <\/span><\/p>\n Wear old clothes when batiking. <\/span><\/p>\n Brush skim milk on the fabric before dyeing; it helps the fabric accept colors more readily. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00c2\u00a0 old towels paper towels irons old newspapers water-based pens, colored pencils or colored crayons cothespins coffee cans latex gloves fabrics – preferably cotton skim milk hobby paintbrushes electric skillets 1 lb. clear paraffin waxes batik dyes or inks \u00c2\u00a0 Make a plain shirt or skirt fancy with this easy – but messy – technique. 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