Clay Paste Resist Ingredients | For Use with Indigo Dyeing

Create resist designs on your fabrics with the ingredients to mix your own clay paste resist. This includes all the necessary ingredients to make 2 ounces of natural clay paste resist. It is perfect for the dyer who already has an indigo vat going or the ingredients to get one started. (We have a kit that bundles both indigo and clay resist available here.)

You can paint and screenprint using the clay paste, resulting in beautiful resists when working with indigo dye. Unlike traditional batik techniques that use messy wax, clay is easy to clean up and wash out of your fabric. The clay paste resist technique is specifically designed for use with indigo dye and natural fibers such as cotton, linen, silk, hemp, and wool. 

It is a wonderful activity to share with kids too because you aren't working with harsh chemicals- only natural ingredients and natural dyes! You will also receive a comprehensive guide to mixing your clay paste, which was printed on a risograph by a small press A Magic Mountain.

This recipe was developed by Michel Garcia and was shared with me by my teachers Kim Eichler-Mesmer and Catharine Ellis.