This is quite an easy art project for most ages. All you need is an old sheet or pillow case or white fabric, clear blue glue and acrylic paint.
*The traditional Batik process you use melted wax/crayons and dye instead of glue. It’s very fun yet messy but gives you more variety of options with the look of your batik but this is a much more realistic approach with younger children or impatient teens.
Instructions:
-I typically advise the children to sketch an idea onto paper just so they have an idea of what they will do with the glue once they start the ‘Batik’.
-At this point, cut your fabric of choice to the desired size and tape it tightly to a cardboard piece cut to fit (this helps when painting onto a hard surface and also helps it dry flat).
-With the clear blue glue, outline your design onto the fabric and let dry completely.
-Choose the colors you want and water each color down significantly but to the desired brightness you want. You want it watery so it spreads easily when painting onto fabric. I typically have lots of old used little jars or Tupperware I use for this.
-Begin painting the fabric. It’s okay to paint over the glue. It is dry and once soaked the glue will fade away and you will be left with a white outline where your design is so the paint will naturally resist these areas and create your very own Batik.
-Once completely dry, remove from cardboard and soak in hot/warm water until glue is completely gone. I then either hang them to dry or simply lay them outside on my deck to fully dry.
-Viola! they are ready! So simple.
