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Simple Fabric Fun Batik Project

Time: 1 Class Period
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:
Project Kit (see Products Used below steps)
White Paper
Dark Marker
Scissors
Household Iron
Latex or Latex-Free Gloves

Materials needed if not using Project Kit:
Muslin
Pentel Arts Fabric Fun Pastel Dye Sticks
Newsprint
Fabric Dye
White Paper
Dark Marker
Scissors
Household Iron
Craft Gloves
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Draw an image on muslin with pastel dye sticks, then dye the fabric to create a batik image! This project also has an instructional video available!

Click here to print a PDF of this project

Steps

  • Step 1
    Use a dark colored marker to draw your image on a white piece of 8-1/2 x 11" or 9x12" paper.
  • Step 2
    Cut a 12” square of muslin. Place your image behind the muslin and trace with desired colors of Fabric Fun Pastel Dye Sticks. Place a piece of newsprint on top of the muslin and iron to heat-set the pastels.
  • Step 3
    Dye muslin according to package directions. The image drawn with the Dye Sticks will act as a resist.


Products Used