How to Glue Batik a T Shirt

The traditional batik dying processes uses hot wax and specialized tools. Here is a way to get similar beautiful results using only Elmer's Glue and cold-water dyes.

1. 

    Lay out the T-shirt or fabric on some newspaper.
   Lay out the T-shirt or fabric on some newspaper.
2. 

    Use a white glue dispenser to draw a design.
   Use a white glue dispenser to draw a design. You can also use paintbrushes.
3. 

    Let the glue dry thoroughly.
   Let the glue dry thoroughly. Don't pick it off.
4. 

    Dip the T-shirt into a bucket of dye.
   Dip the T-shirt into a bucket of dye. After it has dried, you can draw more designs and dip it again.
5. 

    After the dye has set, wash to rinse out the glue.
   After the dye has set, wash to rinse out the glue. Use cold water.
6. Finished.
   
   

• Some dyes can stain your washing machine.

• T-shirt
• Glue
• Newspaper
• Dye
• Bucket