Batik

Batik

Create a cute batik-style tote bag, apron, or pillowcase using Elmer’s glue!;Please note, it takes up to three days to fully complete this project as you wait for the glue and paint to dry, so you will need to come back to it from time to time.

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Activity Time

30 Minutes

Wait Time

2 Days


6-8
Elmer's Washable White School Glue
Fabric
DIY / Crafting
Winter

SUPPLIES

1 bottle (4 fl oz) of Elmer’s Washable White School Glue

AP approved acrylic paint (watered down)

 Plain fabric item of your choice (Bag, apron, pillowcase, etc.)

Assorted sizes of paint brushes

DIRECTIONS

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Using a bottle of Elmer’s White Glue like a pen, ‘draw’ your design on your fabric.

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Let glue dry completely. This may take a day.

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Paint over the fabric and dried glue with watered down acrylic paint.

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Let the paint dry. This too, may take a day.

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Peel off the dried glue.

Note: If you have the time, soak the fabric in warm water for 15-30 minutes, then peel the glue.


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Let your fabric dry, then show off your fun and colorful design!

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