Among the many art forms that Bali is famous for, perhaps one of the most interesting is batik. Batik techniques have been practiced in Indonesia for over a thousand years, and today it is not only a way to decorate fabric for clothing and sarongs, but also a legitimate artistic medium. Originally the only colors used were indigo, brown, and white, which represented the major Hindu deities. The color palette has since expanded to include a vibrant rainbow of hues. Traditional Balinese batiking involves hot melted wax, which protects cloth fibers from colored dyes. This year we experimented with a different resist technique that is practiced in African countries: substituting flour paste for the wax. The students alternated between applying layers of paste and dye until their design was complete. The final step will be to remove the paste and reveal the finished image. We are excited to see the results of this unusual medium!