Paper Batik/Wax Resist

Paper Batik/Wax Resist 

Definition: Paper Batik/ Wax Resist is a picture making technique used in the creation of a design by using wax and dye. The wax is used to bring out the design after the paper has been washed.

Procedure:

• Lightly outline design on canvas 
• Use wax to trace outline 
• Use paint brush to wash canvas with liquid dye (brush in one direction)
• Allow to dry then apply wax to areas that will not be dyed again 
• Use paint brush to wash canvas with different colour liquid dye 
• Allow to dry then apply wax to areas that will not be dyed again 
• Use paint brush to wash canvas with different colour liquid dye