Batik is one of the oldest methods of textile dyeing available, dating as far back as 4th century BCE. Melted wax, often a mixture of beeswax and paraffin, is applied to cloth before dye is applied, creating the resist on the fabric. Each wax serves a purpose: the beeswax forms a good hold on the fabric and the paraffin provides the cracking effect, one of the main characteristics found on batik prints. This more traditional technique of batik fabric creation can be very time-consuming and labor intensive, sometimes requiring materials that are hard to find or use. Enter the modern, creative quilter, looking for a new way to explore the art of dyeing fabric. Using ingenious methods and common household items, artists were able to redefine batik techniques for a hassle-free, easy to use process.
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