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Wax (Batik) & Gutta

08.31.2010 · Posted in Crafts

Wax resist is often known as batik & is used throughout the world in fabric design. Batik wax is heated in a pot & dripped or painted onto silk to form a resist. In this way, several colors can be built up on the silk, with wax covering each layer. The main limitation of wax ...