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This is a batik project using regular old Elmer's glue instead of wax for a batik resist. I chose glue because I was doing this with young artists who couldn't have handled hot wax and hot dye, so this is perfect for kids or a first timer. I would suggest doing this outdoors if you can, since this does involve dye, but it's not necessary.
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You will need:
Fabric - I prefer muslin - cheap, plain, and easy, in any size (smaller is best for your first time)
Glue - plain old white school glue in the bottle
Tin foil and a book - I covered a large book in tin foil for my work surface
Dye - I used regular old Rit - once again, easy and cheap - in as many colors as you like
Empty water bottles - Yay recycling! I used them to store my dye
Funnel - To get the dye in the bottles
Pot & Kettle - to boil water and mix the dye (you could substitute a glass or metal container for the pot - an empty coffee can would work well)
Paintbrush
Toothbrush - for washing out the glue
*Please note that anything coming into contact with the dye should be something you don't care about!
Fabric - I prefer muslin - cheap, plain, and easy, in any size (smaller is best for your first time)
Glue - plain old white school glue in the bottle
Tin foil and a book - I covered a large book in tin foil for my work surface
Dye - I used regular old Rit - once again, easy and cheap - in as many colors as you like
Empty water bottles - Yay recycling! I used them to store my dye
Funnel - To get the dye in the bottles
Pot & Kettle - to boil water and mix the dye (you could substitute a glass or metal container for the pot - an empty coffee can would work well)
Paintbrush
Toothbrush - for washing out the glue
*Please note that anything coming into contact with the dye should be something you don't care about!
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It's always better to use what's available than buy something new :) Good luck!