This was my first ever batik! Before this project I had never heard of it before, and I love the look of them. My only complaint with them was that the colors aren't as vibrant as I had hoped, the oil from the wax has left marks, and I wish I had put some pore time into my design. Although I didn't like the design I created original art. I also developed a new skill. I learned that by using the dye, the muslin cloth absorbs the dye. Then anywhere that you but the wax, it resists the dye from soaking into the cloth in that area. I learned that you need to make sure that the wax is really hot when you are putting it on or else it won't go all the way through to both sides of the cloth. I also have a global awareness of art-making. I know that this technique is used in many different countries, and I believe it was originally from Egypt.