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The Art of Batik
One of my friends recently told me about the craft of Batik. You may have seen this pattern on anything from shirts to sweatshirts, pillows, blankets and more. It's quite common and looks fairly easy, but because the process is a bit tedious and time consuming, a lot of people are turned off by it. I think it's a great way to give your shirt a new life with an ethnic - looking, hippy-ish pattern. Once you get really skilled at the process, you can make some really intricate designs. Batik is all about the pattern and color, so this gives way to many different combinations!
The basic concept of Batik is by pouring hot wax over fabric in your desired pattern. Once the wax has soaked all the way through the fabric, you can scrunch it up and dye it. The result is a beautiful and sometimes suprising pattern! It can be a totally eco-friendly project if you use natural beeswax and use a natural fabric.
Here are some sites that I find useful to help you, especially if its your first time:
Here are some sites to purchase Batik clothing, fabrics and accessories:
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