Claim: The wax or paste method of Resist dyeing involves melted wax or glue that is applied to cloth before being dipped in dye, or the wax could also be applied to another piece of cloth to make a stencil.
Evidence: Resist dyeing (resist-dyeing) is a traditional method of dyeing textiles with patterns. The wax may also be applied to another piece of cloth to make a stencil, which is then placed over the cloth, and dye applied to the assembly; this is known as resist printing. Wax or paste: melted wax or some form of paste is applied to cloth before being dipped in dye.