BATIK WORK
Meaning of Batik
Batik is a form of textile design which traditionally involves the use of manual wax-resist, dying technique. The batik process is another popular dye resist technique in which the design is applied to the material with a substance (wax) that will resist the action of the dye. Batik originated in Java, the most populated island in Indonesia.
Materials and Tools for Batik
- Wax (paraffin wax/beeswax or candle wax)
- Pencil or pen
- Chalk or charcoal
- Cotton material
- Dye stuff
- Water
Tools for Batik
- Tjanting (a special tool used by professional batik designers that produces interesting linear effect)
- Foam, bristle brushes, stamp
- Old roasting pan or empty beverage tin.
- Plastic bucket/bowl to be used as dye bath
- Rubber gloves
- Lots of old newspapers and towel
- Electric iron
- Heat source.
Procedure for Making Batik
- Wash, dry and iron the material to be dyed to remove any sizing
- Spread the fabric on a flat surface, table or cemented floor.
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