Batik
Wax resist batik on fabric, exploring color layering and pattern. Soy wax is brushed onto cloth to block the dye. When submerged in an indigo vat, only the unprotected areas absorb color. The wax is removed to reveal the resist pattern, with brush gesture and wax flow shaping the final mark.
Fiber: Cotton · Resist: Soy wax · Dye: Natural indigo vat
Process
Soy wax is brushed directly onto the cloth in loose, gestural strokes. The wax hardens and creates a physical barrier — wherever the wax sits, the indigo cannot penetrate. The brush marks and wax drips become the design.
Applying soy wax resist
Results
Once the waxed cloth is submerged in the indigo vat, only the unprotected areas take on color. The wax is removed with heat to reveal the pattern. Each piece is unrepeatable. The flow of the wax, the pressure of the brush, and the depth of the dye bath all leave their mark.
