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Calcimator

Resist Dyeing Calculator

Wax or paste volume from fabric area for batik/shibori.

Inputs

%

Results

Resist per layer (g)

144

Resist area (m²)0.8
Total resist material (g)144
Total fabric weight (g)260
Recoverable wax (g)94
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Fabric area (m²), Resist coverage (%), and Resist pickup (g/m²).
  2. Set Fabric weight (g/m²) and Number of resist layers.
  3. Review the Resist per layer (g) result.
  4. Use Resist area (m²) and Total resist material (g) to inform your decision.
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