How Do You Use Glue Batik On A T-Shirt?
Batik is an ancient Indonesian tradition which utilizes hot wax to create designs on fabric. Once the wax is dry, the fabric is dyed and the wax removed to reveal the beautiful patterns. While traditionally batik is a messy process that requires practice, patience and a number of specialized tools, children and adults alike can create the same look on t-shirts with simple white glue. Develop your batik design before beginning. You can glue batik onto your t-shirt in multiple layers, so make sure you have thought through your design in layers, if necessary. For example, you may apply your first layer of batik and dip your t-shirt in yellow dye. You can then remove the glue, reapply a new pattern and dip again in blue dye to reveal a green color while retaining the yellow under your second layer of glue. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit tightly inside of your t-shirt. If batiking the sleeves, you should also cut cardboard to fit tightly inside of the sleeves. Draw your design onto your t-
