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Wax Crayons and School Dye Batik Design
LEVEL: Primary School
Batik, a time-honoured art form, traditionally involves painting melted wax on fabric before immersing it in dye. However, here's a simple project for children to create a vibrant batik effect using paper and wax crayons.
You will need the following:
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 create a picture, motif, or design. Apply the crayons heavily, using an array of bold colours.
Crumple the picture, flatten it, and crumple it again. Repeat this process several times to achieve a crumpled batik effect.
Smooth out the picture and make it flat.
Lightly paint with a single colour of FAS dye into the cracks created by the crayons. Then, turn the picture over onto the newsprint paper and smooth it, allowing the newspaper to absorb excess dye.
Allow drying time.
TIPS:
One colour of dye works best.
Plastic crayons are not suitable.
Avoid using excessive dye; a light brushing is sufficient.
Share and enjoy!
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