Paste, fabric & materials
What is the paste? Is it wax or soybean milk powder?
The demonstrated paste uses soybean flour, hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) and water. It is a paste-resist technique, rather than wax batik. The course shows the recipe, consistency and application; soybean milk powder is not the ingredient specified.
Paste, fabric & materials
Can I buy the paste already made?
miaodyer does not currently sell ready-made resist paste. You’ll learn to prepare your own. Ingredients and tools are purchased separately.
Paste, fabric & materials
I can’t find soybean flour or hydrated lime. What can I do?
If soybean flour is hard to find, it can be made by grinding and sieving soybeans. If you cannot obtain hydrated lime, contact me with your country and available materials before buying. A replacement ingredient may change the recipe and results.
Paste, fabric & materials
Where do I buy indigo and the other supplies?
You source the physical supplies separately. Use the ingredient names above to check local availability, and contact me before purchasing if you are unsure which products you need.
Paste, fabric & materials
What fabric should I use? Can I use silk?
Cotton or linen is a good starting point for a practice sample. Indigo can also dye silk, but your fabric and dyeing setup need to be suitable. Check the dye supplier’s guidance and contact me before planning a silk paste-resist project.
Paste, fabric & materials
Does the paste keep the back of the fabric white too?
A clear pattern on the front does not guarantee an identical reverse. Test and inspect both sides of a sample before planning a project where both sides will show.
Buying & learning
Does $39.99 include the stencils or a complete kit?
No. The price is for digital video instruction and PDF guides. Fabric, dye, paste ingredients, stencils and tools are not included. Reusable stencils are sold separately.
Buying & learning
I’m a beginner and can’t draw. Can I still take the course?
Yes. A stencil shapes the pattern, so you do not need to draw it by hand. Follow the demonstrations on a small fabric sample and practise before moving to a larger piece.
Buying & learning
Is this a live class? What language is it in?
This is a prerecorded course you can take at home. English and Spanish versions are included, and you can pause and replay with lifetime access. Contact miaodyer before buying to ask about another language.
Buying & learning
How do I receive the videos and PDFs?
After purchase, follow the instructions in your purchase email to access your digital content. If you cannot find the email or access your purchase, contact miaodyer using the email address you bought with.
Buying & learning
My card payment failed. What should I do?
If checkout does not accept your payment, contact miaodyer with your country and the course name so we can help you check the available options.
