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The Process of Batik Making♥
To make batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colourful designs.
Diping cloth in dyeThin wax lines are made with a canting, a wooden handled tool with a tiny metal cup with a tiny spout, out of which the wax seeps. After the last dyeing, the fabric is hung up to dry. Then it is dipped in a solvent to dissolve the wax, or ironed between paper towels or newspapers to absorb the wax and reveal the deep rich colours. This traditional method of batik making is called batik tulis.
Canting
Using a canting
Materials needed:
- Cloth (or any other base suitable)
- Brushes that can withstand high heat
- Dyes
- Canting
- Electric Batik Wax Melting Pot
It maintains the wax at a controlled tempeature and also prevents the wax from overheating.
- Brass Bowl Style Double Spout
Used to create interesting double-lined designs
Batik making process