DIY Batik Table Mats

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  Step 1

  - Draw out the design on the A3 size sheets. An easy way, is to create a stencil and trace it onto the mats. This would allow you to create the exact same design on all of the pieces. Try to keep the design as simple and large as possible, to get the maximum possible effect.

  - Paint a double coat of paint in the drawing and let it dry completely.

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  Step 2

  Using a sponge, smear ONE layer of black ink on top of the sheet, without overlapping brushstrokes. You can put it only on the design, or on the entire sheet.

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  Step 3

  Let it dry for about 30 minutes. And then using a damp cloth, wipe the black ink away. Don’t press it too hard, or the paper will tear and the ink will wipe off completely.

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  Step 4

  Let the sheet dry. Paint the gaps with black paint.

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  Step 5

  Cut thick colored sheets of paper to stick to the back of the mats. This will make them sturdier in the long run. And give finish to the mats.

  We repeated the steps a couple of times to make a complete set of table mats, with a more elaborate version of the same design for the centrepieces.

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  Step 6

  Optional: Cover the sheets in plastic to maintain them for a longer time period. But, this isn’t usually done for black paper. Since, the lamination leaves air pockets that look very bad.

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