Batik (Wax Resist Dyeing)

I like to try any craft and the opportunity to try batik couldn't be missed. I spent the afternoon at my friend Susie's, she has the batik wax set up. Being a novice I found it difficult to be precise drawing with the wax. I found simple bold shapes were easiest for a beginner like me. I had one or two mishaps, wax going where I didn't want it to go and spillage! I think now I have tried it and know its possibilities and boundaries next time I would do a better job. I am quite pleased with my first attempt, mistakes and all.

I wanted to show you what can be achieved using batik, in the right hands, searching the internet I found 'Hastings Waterfront', I picked this because Alice lives in Hastings. The work was created by the artist Beth McCoy Evans, an accomplished exponent of batik, see more of her work here 

You can find out more about the technique of batik here  I'm disappointed with this site as there are no illustrations or photographs to go with the text, always a missed opportunity I feel.