Silent Vlog | BEESWAX RESIST & NATURAL DYEING WITH 🥑

This week I tried a new resist dyeing technique using beeswax. I boiled up the avocado dye the night before and let it cool down ready for the following day. The dye needs to be cool so the wax stays in tact and does not melt off. This also means because there is no heat to accelerate the dye process it is best to leave the cloth in the dye pot for a few days, stirring the dye at least each morning and night. I melted the beeswax and painted it over the linen. It is normal for the wax to crack, creating a subtle print design of its own. To remove the beeswax I ran the cloth under warm water to soften the wax, making it easy to peel off. Any small, hard to remove spots of wax I boiled off in hot water. I used a heavyweight linen for these tea towels and was really happy with how they turned out They would also make lovely gifts. Hope this video might inspire you to get creative this week. I'd love to know if you try this technique yourself.
Thank you for watching and take care :)
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[@ingejustavanderhelm5208]

Dear friend, I remember my mother removing wax (f.i. from a candle on the table cloth during Christmas dinner) from fabric by putting kitchen paper (tissues) on the fabric and then ironing the kitchen paper. The wax will the melt and stain to the paper and volia your fabric is wax free. Maybe it can work for your project too. Kind regards form Amsterdam :)

[@softenstudio]

What a lovely memory 🤍 and a great tip too, thank you x

[@the_floating_feather7480]

This just helped me so much ❤️🇿🇦

[@softenstudio]

Glad to hear this video helped. Thank you for sharing this with me : )

[@aparnavemula9497]

Even I find it very calming

[@softenstudio]

Glad to hear and thanks for watching and commenting on all my video💕

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Lovely to watch and learn 😊

[@softenstudio]

Aww thank you. I am glad you enjoyed watching. Can’t wait to do more natural dyeing this year 🤍🤍