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- Prepare the fabric by washing and drying to remove impurities.
- Sketch or transfer the desired pattern onto the fabric.
- Apply hot wax (typically using a canting or brush) to areas that should resist dye; the wax creates a barrier.
- Allow the wax to set, then immerse the fabric in the chosen dye bath.
- Remove the fabric, rinse, and repeat waxing/dyeing for additional colours if required.
- After the final dye, melt or scrape off the wax using hot water or an iron, revealing the original fabric colour in the resisted areas.
- Final wash and drying to fix the colours.