Batik made easy: Liquid Wax (aka Cold Wax)

Step 1: Use a liquid max marker to design images or patterns. 

If students need a little guide to trace, use watercolour pencils to draw - easy to wash off as well. 

Step 2:  Add colours (batik dyes). Avoid having dyes on the liquid wax as the colours. 

Step 3: Brush on a layer of fixer on both sides of fabric. The colours will appear darker. This step is optional as it depends on the brand of dyes. 

Step 4: Dry overnight

Step 5: Wash away under running hot water for painting with frames. 

For fabric that can be removed from frame, soak in a pail of water. 

Step 6: Dry overnight or under the sun. 

The following two images show the same segment of a Batik Painting before and after Step 5.

The brown line is the liquid wax. 

A washed piece.