Make Crayon Batik Fabric

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May 27, 2011 15012 Views 10 Comments

By Rhonda

So, just what is batik, you ask? It’s a wax resist method of dying fabrics that is popular in many parts of Asia; in Indonesia, the process even predates written records. Crazy, huh? Anyway, Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom started out with plain white cotton and ended up with thise gorgeous batik fabric decorated using crayons and black fabric dye that she used to make a pair of pillows. Since you melt the crayons for this project, it’s perfect for using up all of those little nubs at the bottom of the crayon collection! Once you’ve finished your fabric, you can use it to make just about anything. [how to make crayon batik fabric]

Project estimate:

Fabric, on hand or $1 and up
Crayons, on hand
Fabric dye, about $2 and up
Muffin tin, on hand
Aluminum foil, on hand
Newspaper. on hand
Iron, on hand

Total: $2 and up

Tags: batik, cotton, crayons, Decor, fabric, iron, wow

Rhonda

Rhonda Greene is a lifelong resident of West Michigan. She participated in her first craft show at the age of 10, selling jewelry made from found objects. She lives with her husband, Adam, and two cats, Merlin and Abracadabra. She is especially fond of collecting adhesives and fasteners, her favorites of which include Mod Podge, duct tape, and grommets. Read more from Rhonda on her blog, Oh That Mrs. Greene.

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10 Comments

Shay

May 27, 2011 at 8:47 am

Wow! To think that all that gorgeousness came out of such a simple list of ingredients. I do believe I must try this.

Thanks, as always!
Kathy V.

May 27, 2011 at 8:50 am

Gorgeous! So many fun possibilities. I’m thinking of a fun toddler quilt…
Tracey

May 27, 2011 at 9:19 am

We did this in a grade 3 class that I was teaching :) The kids loved it and they looked so pretty in the window when they were all done.
SUSAN

May 27, 2011 at 10:39 am

My son did this when he was in like 2nd grade he is now graduating from high school and I still have his tucked away, thanks for the reminder about it! I will have to bring it out and frame it!
Suzy Myers

May 27, 2011 at 11:19 am

Thanks so much for featuring my project!! You totally made my day!

suzy
Scatter

May 27, 2011 at 12:10 pm

You always link up the coolest projects! Thanks so much. BTW I finally found some little cows for the UFO lamps. ;)
Cynthia H

May 29, 2011 at 2:51 am

I love this! I used to do batik ages ago and while the results were always gorgeous, the wax, special dyes, etc were fairly expensive. I”m going to have to give this a try! I’m also posting this on my Facebook page :)
Erin@His & Hers

May 31, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Okay, this is why this site could be a time vampire. There is just one cool project after the next!

Also-I really like how you’ve organized crafts into price range–so helpful!