Comments on: How to Batik Cloth

on 8/8/2006 I've got a heat tool I used to use for rubber stamping and scrapbooking. I've used it to help melt the wax so it is absorbed by the fabric. With the heat tool, just heat the solid wax on the fabric until it is absorbed, stick in the fridge or allow to cool, and proceed with the next step.

on 11/22/2005 If you use cool dyeing colors for your fabric, try using fixing oil diluted in tap water. Dip the cloth in this mixture for 20 minutes after dyeing. This will bind the dyeing color to your fabric.

on 11/22/2005 You may notice that after all batiking is done, the fabric is a little "stiff." To get rid of this, most people would go to the dry cleaners, but you can do it an easier way. Try spraying on "Spray & Wash" and pop it in the washer ALONE in case the dye transfers to other clothes.

on 11/22/2005 Water-based acrylic paint, like the Apple Barrel brand, works just as well and can be applied with a paintbrush or a sponge brush. Paint may be thinned with water. When this paint sets long enough, it won't wash out of cotton fabrics