Article: Lay your pre-washed and pre-dyed fabric over the overlapped sheets of plastic wrap. As with traditional batiking, you may use the single or double-spouted tjanting tool to create thin lines for designs. Use paint brushes to cover larger areas with the medium. Allow the medium to dry for approximately 30 minutes, though exact dry time depends on how thickly the medium was applied. Consider using stamps dipped in the medium to create a repeat pattern. You can use a stencil by placing it down on the fabric and dabbing the medium around it with a foam brush. Follow the instructions on the package to mix up the dye. If you are using a liquid dye, adjusting the water-to-dye ratio can create softer (add more water) or more vivid colors (add more dye). Dyes can be dribbled, painted, sprayed, or dabbed on. Consider mixing two or more colors together to create color variations. Once you have finished with your dye application, cover the fabric with plastic wrap and seal the edges. Place paper towels on the bottom of the microwave oven to protect against spills. Place your plastic-covered fabric in the microwave oven (you may need to fold the fabric) and cook on high for 2 minutes. Using thick rubber gloves, carefully remove the fabric from the microwave oven. The fabric will be hot, so use caution! Allow the fabric to cool for a few minutes before removing the plastic. Rinse your fabric under cool water until it runs clear. After you've removed the initial dye, wash the fabric in warm water with a mild detergent, and rinse. Dry your fabric.
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Spread the plastic on your work surface. Create designs using the washable resist medium. Mix up your liquid dye. Apply the dye. Cover the fabric with plastic wrap. Nuke your fabric. Remove the fabric from the microwave. Wash and dry your fabric.
Article: Protect your knuckles, loose ligaments, joints, and the bones in your hands with a wrap. Hand wraps are single strips of semi-elastic cloth with a thumb loop on one end and a piece of velcro on the other end. They come in a variety of colors, widths, lengths, and styles. You will need one wrap for each hand. Roll up your hand wrap so that the thumb loop is on the end. Beginning with the back of your hand, as opposed to the palm of your hand, prevents the wrap from loosening up when you make a fist. Wrap your wrist three times, keeping the wrap below the thumb loop. Position the wrap above the thumb loop and wrap the palm of your hand three times. Position the hand wrap diagonally along the palm of your hand--from the base of your pinky to the base of your thumb. Bring the wrap around the base of your thumb and between your pinky and ringer fingers. Pull the wrap between your pointer finger and thumb, positioning the wrap diagonally across the back of your hand. The wrap should form a "X" on the back of your hand. Move the wrap back to the base of your thumb. Form a second "X" by pulling the wrap between your middle and ring fingers in the same manner. Form a third "X" by pulling the wrap between your middle and index finger in the same manner. End this process with the wrap positioned at the base of your thumb. This separates the fingers. Wrap your thumb once. Pull the wrap across the back of your hand and around your wrist to the base of your thumb. Pull the wrap halfway around the thumb. Instead of going around the thumb, pull the wrap across the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. The hand wrap WILL change directions. This locks the thumb in place and secures the hand wrap. Wrap the knuckles. Pull the hand wrap around your knuckles three times. If you have extra length on your hand wrap, you may either wrap the knuckles additional times or make "Xs" around the back of your hand. Make sure the wrap doesn't become too thick--you still need to put your gloves on! Finish wrapping your hands at your wrist and secure the velcro. This provides additional wrist support.
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Roll-up your hand wraps. Wrap your wrist and palm.Insert your thumb into the loop so that the wrap lays over the back of your hand. Wrap your fingers. Lock your thumb. Secure the velcro.
Article: Use a medium temperature to slowly heat the wash over the course of 30 to 60 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature. Keep a close eye on the temperature gauge on the side or front of the still. Once the temperature reaches 120 to 140F (49 to 60C), turn on the condenser. The heat turns the alcohol into vapor, while leaving the water as a liquid. The alcohol vapor is condensed back into a liquid and collected in a water-cooled condenser. The "heads" refer to the first, toxic liquid that comes out of the still. The heads contain dangerous methanol that can seriously harm you if consumed. Be sure to dispose of the first 14 cup (59ml) of liquid from the dispenser. Never drink the heads! Contact your local government to determine if they are any specific disposal requirements pertaining to distillation waste. Continue collecting liquid from the condenser in small batches. The temperature of the still should be about 175 to 185F (79 to 85C) during collection of the "hearts" or the drinkable portion of liquid. You'll collect between 1 to 2 gallons (3.8 to 7.6l) of hearts, throwing out about 12 cup (120ml) of undrinkable heads and tails. When the temperature reaches about 205F (96C), throw out the last of the liquid. Dispose of at least the last 14 cup (59ml) of liquid, as these "tails" contain dangerous fusel oil. Never drink the tails! The tails don't contain methanol, so they can disposed of down the drain. Let everything cool down, then thoroughly clean the still.
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Heat the liquid slowly to 120 to 140F (49 to 60C). Turn on the condenser. Throw out the heads. Collect the hearts in small batches of 2 cups (470ml) each. Throw out the tails.