Techniques and interacting
Materials and Tools:
-paper pattern
-#6B pencil
-4, 9" x 12" stretcher bars or an old picture
-100 percent cotton sheeting
-wax/paraffin mix
- canting
-cold-water dye in various colors
-watercolor brushes in various sizes
-beading thread
-beading needle
-embroidery needle
Batik Steps:
1) Choose an image with clear contour lines like a stained glass pattern art
2) Transfer the design to the cotton fabric
3) Stretch the fabric over the assembled stretcher bars or picture frame.
5) Place the stretched fabric on the newspaper close to the wax pot. Holding the canting in one hand, tilted up to prevent drips. Hold it over a paper towel in the other hand if drips are a problem.
6) Mix dye according to manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure to add the required fixative.
7) Fill the wells of a watercolor palette with the dyes to be used in the design.
8) Once you have filled in all areas let the dye dry completely.
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Note:
- Colors dry lighter than they appear when wet.
- Multiple coats of dye will produce more vibrant or darker colors.
- Colors can be mixed on the fabric for interesting effects. Test on scrap fabric for color and technique. Wet on wet will fully blend; wet onto dry will blend less and will leave a water line or stain at the intersection.
Pillow Steps: (Additional instructions for the web)
1) Cut fabric into two pieces.
- Cut piece #1 9-1/2" x 8-1/2"
- Cut piece #2 9-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Beaded Embroidery Steps:
1) Choose beads to accent specific areas of the batik design. Thread a one-yard length of beading thread through a beading needle. Tie a knot at the end.
2) Single beads can be attached using the single stitch:
A) Insert the needle into the pillow at the side seam closest to where you want the beads.
B) Make sure the knot is locked inside the pillow.
C) Bring the needle up where you want the first bead.
D) String on the bead.
E) Inset the needle back into the pillow then to the next bead location.
F) Repeat this step until all single beads are attached.
G) Tie a finishing knot near the last bead then, bring the needle back to the side seam and out.
Tie a finishing knot and bring the tail back into the line of beads.
- Repeat for all four sides.........u all can try...............gud luck..............
