To Batik Batik is a wax resist fiber art.
Hot wax is applied to fabric in a design.
The wax serves as a resist, preventing the dye from reaching the fabric where it was applied. This technique can be applied in layers with different colors. The Batik effect is unique in that the wax cracks during handling, either intentionally or not. In each dye bath, the cracks in the wax allow the dye to reach the fabric creating the unique batik effect . Batik can be done on cottons, silks and other natural fabrics.