African Batik Wall decor

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Have you heard of batik? Yes, it is the Indonesian technique of wax resist. Do batik the easy way with Fevicol A+ and Fevicryl Acrylic Colours and then make some real Boho African patterns for this gorgeous wall décor!

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Acrylic Colours Burnt Sienna 01, Black 02, Yellow Ochre 26, Dark Brown 05, Fevicol A+, Fine Art Brushes, Fine Art Canvas Cloth 28” X 9”, A3 White Papers, Yellow Carbon Paper, Pencil, Ruler, Colour Palette, Water Container.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Step 1

• Take the canvas cloth measuring approximately 28” x 9” in size.

Step 2

Step 2

• Draw a square in the centre of the canvas with 4 compartments and equidistant rows on the top and below the square. • Take an A3 paper and draw a few African tribal motifs like fish, stag, elephant, giraffe and the birds with a few geometrical designs in the rows. • Trace the same design on the piece of canvas cloth with a yellow carbon paper.

Step 3

Step 3

• Outline the design with a thick line of Fevicol A+ evenly. • Leave it to dry completely.

Step 4

Step 4

• Paint the design with Acrylic Colours Burnt Sienna 01, Black 02, Dark Brown 05 and Yellow Ochre 26. • Let it dry.

Step 5

Step 5

• After drying remove the dried A+ glue carefully. • You will get the African batik style effect. • Framed the painting neatly.

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