Batik and Wax-Resist Fabric Dyeing

Traditional Batik, a decorative art form from the island of Java, uses wax as a dye resist. The artisan draws a pattern directly on fabric with melted wax. The wax creates resist patterns where dye is not absorbed. With wax-resist Batik, use a cold-water dye such as Dylon Cold Water Dyes or Procion MX Fiber Reactive Cold Water Dye.

A modern variant on traditional batik techniques uses Magik Batik, a chemical dye resist that washes out with cold water.