Sun-Printed Batik

Batik is a traditional technique that uses Resist to prevent dye from reaching the fabric. You can use this method to create detailed patterns on textiles, wood and unglazed ceramics. With specially formulated Inkodye you get to use the power of the sun to develop the full vibrance of your colors and make them permanent, no other steaming or fixing is required!

We used fine line applicators, also try brushes, stencils and sponges.

We printed out an illustration to use as an underlay, if you're brave try freehand!

We used a mild spray adhesive, you can also use stretcher frames.

Try not to smudge your work as you go! Fine lines dry to the touch in minutes.

Check your work for gaps, dye will bleed through gaps in lines. Sign your work!

We started with our largest area first so that we could focus on detail later.

Develop the full color by taking your piece into the sun, lie flat for even results.

Full color will develop in 5-8 minutes in direct sunlight, longer in cloudy weather.

Using a brush paint within your lines much like coloring in a coloring book.

Take into the sun to develop the details, let it achieve its full vibrancy.

Dissolve resist in warm water with mild soap. Thick lines will take longer to dissolve.

Where the resist was is now clean white lines to border the dye.

We dried ours in the sun, but any method will do just fine.

We were able to wear our scarf less than an hour after finishing.

Don't let it sit at home, show your friends or wear your piece out and about!