LEVEL: Primary School.

Paper Batik Design 
With Wax Crayons and School Dyes:
Batik is a centuries-old art form that involves painting melted wax on fabric and then dipping the fabric in dye. But here is a simple project for children to make a colourful batik effect with paper wax crayons.

You will need the following:
: FAS Painting Dye or FAS Fun Dye.
: Wax crayons in bold colours.
: Sheets of paper.
: Apron and sheets of newspapers – plus paper towels – for clean-up.

Let's get started:
Prepare a flat surface work area with a newspaper and put on the aprons. 

Use the wax crayons to make a picture, a motif, or a design. Work heavily, laying down plenty of colourful wax crayons.
Then crumble the picture, flatten it and crumple it again. This can be done several times to obtain a crumpled batik effect.

Smooth out the picture and make it flat.
Now paint lightly with one FAS dye colour into the crayon's cracks. Next, turn the picture over onto the newsprint paper and smooth the picture so the newspaper absorbs the excess dye.

Allow drying time:
TIPS:  
- One colour of dye works best
- Plastic crayons do not work.
- Try not to use too much dye; just a light brushing over.

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​Painting with dye is a quick and straightforward art project that is very colourful and effective.  

You will need

1. Waterproof Black Sharpie Markers (or any waterproof black markers).
2. FAS Painting Dyes and fine paintbrushes.
3. Make sure you use thick paper.  Paper can get easily get over-wet

​Draw a picture outline using the black Sharpie markers. 

By using the markers enables the children to add lots of fine details to their drawings. 

Colour your picture with FAS Painting Dyes. 

It doesn’t matter if the dye runs together or the dye goes over the line. This painting technique gives a lovely watercolour effect, and the black lines always stay visible. You can add more details after the dye has dried. 

The process can also be done in reverse, but let the dying dry first.

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