Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Rainbow Batik

I saw this wonderful project at this great site Pink and Green Mama (a favorite of mine)- as soon as I saw the project, I just had to try it out with Holly as this was right up her alley. When I showed her what we were doing, she was very excited. We started with a white cloth napkin and if she enjoyed this project we would later tackle something larger like an apron or book bag. This was just the right size for now though.

You take your Elmers Gel Glue and draw a design all over your fabric. Let is sit and dry for a couple of hours, we set ours in the sunshine. Then you paint your design with acrylic paint - rainbow colors for us. Again, let this dry for a couple of hours, we set ours in the sunshine. Once the paint is dry you will then soak your fabric in a sink of hot water for about 15 minutes and the glue will begin to dissolve. You can scrunch/rub the fabric together to encourage it to happen quicker, this will not ruin your paint job. Once the glue has fully dissolved from the fabric it will reveal the design you created, a batik.











This project, though it looks fancy, was amazingly easy and quick! Holly truly enjoyed this - we'll be doing more I am sure! A fun art project!!!
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45 comments:

  1. EliAugust 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    That is SOOOOO cool! I'm going to have to try that with Anna. She'll love it.

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  2. HelenaAugust 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    That is just gorgeous! I will have to try it.

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  3. Heather T.August 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Oooh! Very cool--and a lot easier than the usual way!

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  4. LauraSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Very nice!

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  5. Chattahoochee Valley DailyFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Very cool and fun too!

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  6. K-SueFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Love ti! Just Pinned it!

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  7. Cantinho da TurmaJune 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Adorei... lindo!

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  8. amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comJune 11, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    i love this! my daughter will too. my oldest is at summer camp this week and next during the days .. and we are doing our own "camp" at home... great and different idea!

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  9. amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comJune 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    question.. we are doing this project today :) did you use just regular craft paint? and did you water it down? thanks!

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  10. ArantzaJune 28, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Yep I have the same question, don't you have to use special fabric paint? Regular acrilic patin doesn't come off when it's washed?

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  11. kcbirderJuly 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I'm wondering how these will survive the laundry if you use them as napkins. Or do they need to be a wallhanging and never get washed?

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  12. KatieJuly 26, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Why didn't the acrylic paint come off in the water?

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  13. Lovinglf_DesignsJuly 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

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  14. Lovinglf_DesignsJuly 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Acrylic paint is permanent on fabric once it has dried or been ironed. It is washable and does not fade much.

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    1. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 10:07 AM

      That was the question/answer I was looking for! Thank you!

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  15. ****************************************October 26, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    This reminds me of a project I did in 7th grade. WOW I won't say how long that was.lol I like this way much better then doing the wax thing.Hmm I think I need a new scarf. Thanks for sharing. Paper Wishes & Crafty Dreams :0)

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  16. NantronicaJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    es una idea preciosa, excelente para los niños pero en mi pais no hay la pega gel de Elmer, a great idea, excelent for kids, but i cant find gel glue elmer in my country, what is? silicon?

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    1. elly in amsterdamFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:37 AM

      I do not have access to Elmer's , either, but am going to try woth another craft glue of which I know it is water soluble (aleenes , in fact) . You can ask in hardware store whether they have such a glue available for you ? Will use a hanky or so for try out .

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  17. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Looks like fun!!!!!!

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  18. AmandaMarch 16, 2013 at 4:29 PM

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  19. AmandaMarch 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I did this today with my 3 year old and it was such fun, I did most of the glue designs for her but she got to do the painting. It still winter enough here in Iowa that I didn't have any sunshine to dry the glue so I did use a hair dryer to speed things up. I also watered down my acrylic craft pain so it would soak into the fabric and made some pretty color blending effects where two colors meet. Can't wait for the paint to dry so I can get the glue off and hang it up in her room. Thanks for the great idea!

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  20. ArtbrainsApril 12, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Where is a good place to buy small hemmed white fabric swatches in bulk? I am an art teacher and would like to do this with some of my kids but I need to buy bulk.

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    1. ToniMay 30, 2013 at 11:46 PM

      Here are some... http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1525-AA.shtml

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    2. LaylarFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:47 AM

      I have purchased a king sized 100% cotton sheet from Goodwill and I am planning to cut it up into scarves and go from there with my 2.5-3.5 year old class. The sheet cost me 4.99.

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  21. skinnycookieApril 22, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Does the glue have to be gel cause I have craft glue?

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  22. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I love this idea! I would like to invite you to link up this post to Money Saving Monday so others can find this great idea as well. I hope to see you there.

    Thank You,
    Stephanie
    http://lifesallaboutlittleadventures.blogspot.com/2013/04/money-saving-monday-week-3.html

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  23. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    After all is said and done, is the fabric soft or does the paint make it crunchy or stiff?

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  24. TutykMay 28, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    hei, batik is my country's heritage. Thanks for that idea, it hard to find Canting and Malam here.

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  25. BrandyJune 20, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    This was a great lesson. Worked just as described. Thanks for posting it. My "Science as art" camp loved it. We talked about adhesives, water soluble materials and why some materials stain other materials. :)

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  26. Shine Kids CraftsJuly 2, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Truly love this and will try with my son in this summer holiday! I have shared this with my FB fans ^^

    https://www.facebook.com/ShineKidsCrafts

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  27. BeadBagJuly 7, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    what a super idea.

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  28. AliceJuly 29, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Hi, I'm from England and I was wondering if you knew of any alternatives you could use for Elmers glue because it isn't sold over here? Is it just PVA? This is a brilliant idea and I've got a young friend who would love to try it! Thanks!

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  29. emilyJuly 31, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Any water soluble glue will work. All it has to do is dissolve in water.

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  30. UnknownDecember 2, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks so much for posting this. I did this with my four nieces over Thanksgiving weekend on t-shirts and it was a big hit.

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  31. pink and green mama MaryLeaJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    It turned out beautifully!! Just found you via Pinterest -- so glad the project was a hit.

    Warmly,
    Pink and Green Mama,
    MaryLea

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  32. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I've been looking around for some batik fabric for quilting. But it looks like a lot more fun to make my own. http://www.fabricfanatics.com

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  33. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Did you thin the acrylic paints?

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  34. רוחלהOctober 31, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Looks so nice. Pls can u help me with- what is that elmer blue jel?? I m not american.... what will work?

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:32 PM

    Thank you for the great idea. I have a workshop class at school. it is 90 minutes for 5 weeks. Would the glue set too much if it had to wait a week to be painted?

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  36. MichalMay 8, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Does the fabric need to be cotton? B/c Oriental Trading has these poly bandanas that I use for other crafts. Thanks!

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  38. UnknownJune 6, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    I am looking to do this project this summer. Do you have to use clear glue or would regular white elmers glue work?

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    I LOVE THIS!!!!

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