Creative kit – Batik

Contents: batik dyes, fixing agent for batik dye, bucket hat, shoe bag.

Jump on the tie-dye trend with this kit, which contains batik dyes, a fixing agent, bucket hat and shoe bag, so you can try your own batik and tie-dye techniques at home.

Make beautiful effects on cotton textiles using only batik dye, fixing agent and ordinary kitchen salt. For example a classic bullseye, which is made by pulling a small part up out of the middle of the textile and twisting it tightly with either string or elastic bands. Wash and dry your textile piece first so that it is free from any finishing agents and thus more receptive to the dye. Cover with plastic and use gloves. Dissolve the kitchen salt in boiling water – you will need approx. 0.5 kg of fine kitchen salt for 1 litre of water. Then add more water to lower the temperature. Add the batik dye and fixing agent. The lower the temperature, the lighter the colour you will get..

Get inspiration and ideas for what to make from the pictures