For those of you interested in this process, I tried another experiment
with both of the two tips and the "spread factor". Also, the batik I
used was pre-washed and dried with a fabric softener sheet. I don't
know if the softener has any effect on the final results. The first
two pics are the experiment-

http://community.webshots.com/album/548883569TVnECW

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.