I just did a search of some of the different techniques that are now available for doing batiks. One thing I discovered is using Elmer's Glue instead of paraffin wax for my designs. That could make the process much easier than having to pull the wax out at the end of the dying process. Has anyone tried this? Other techniques of using wax and brushing on your dye I have used. Back in the day we carved a potato and made a stamp to dip the wax into. That worked great too. However I have a great number of rubber stamps that would work great with the rubber stamps to make areas I want left undyed. Starting with a lighter dye and using a heavier brush to do darker coloring would be a great way to go at it. I will use the 200 count bleached muslin I have here . Thanks for the advise. I look forward to other ideas to get my brain around this project.