Fabric Patterning with Wax Resist
In Fabric Patterning With Wax Resist, Malka Dubrawsky teaches the ancient art of batik with a modern spin.
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In Fabric Patterning With Wax Resist, Malka Dubrawsky teaches the ancient art of batik with a modern spin.
Introduction
Fabric designer Malka Dubrawsky begins by explaining batik and other wax-resist methods.
Creating Pattern
Here are some things you need to know before you start: materials, patterns and where to find inspiration for your fabric designs.
Space & Dyes
Set up your workspace and gather your materials: hot wax, cold-water dyes, fabrics and tools.
Wax Printing Basics
You’ll dive into the wax printing process, melting and applying wax and creating stretched fabric and dye baths.
Printing with Food
The tools for pretty patterns are waiting in your kitchen. Pick up a cookie cutter, carve a potato or grab a carrot, head of celery or bell pepper.
Batik & Found Objects
Explore traditional batik tools like the tjanting, plus cardboard stamps and found objects.
Taking Color Out
We’ve learned how to create color and pattern – now we learn how to take color out.
Finishing Your Fabric
Finishing your fabric is the final step before you put it to use. Boil out the wax, rinse, peel and wash the fabric and you’re ready to design and sew.
Adding & Subtracting
Malka shows you the different kinds of fabrics you can make, using additive and subtractive techniques to create different color effects.
Using Dyed Fabrics
Malka finishes by showing you some fabric inspirations and projects you can make with your beautiful dyed fabric.
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