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Batik Idea No. 3:

Here you pleat your project, folding it like an origami paper chain. Secure with rubber bands. Then you immerse your project in a bowl of mixed batik dye and leave to soak. When you cut off the elastic bands, a unique pattern appears.


4 facts about batik:

  • The project you wish to dye must be freshly laundered (and still wet)
  • Mix the batik dye with water (follow the instructions)
  • Leave your project to soak for one hour in the dye bath/with the batik dye before rinsing
  • Finally, use fixative to fix the batik dye


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