Choosing the right materials is key to achieving authentic batik results. Start with natural fabrics like cotton or linen as they absorb dye better than synthetic ones. Get high-quality dyes ...

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Learn to create batik on Japanese paper using soy wax, an unscented biodegradable wax. Traditionally batik is a technique that uses hot wax as a resist to mask out patterns on textile before applying ...