In our previous post about resist dyeing, we focused on the 4 most common techniques for creating shibori patterns on fabric. We talked about binding, stitching, folding, and pole wrapping as ways to add pattern to fabric. Whether wax or paste, the resulting fabric falls under the umbrella term of batik.
The principal difference between them is that stencils are too rigid to fasten onto fabrics for immersion dyeing, while batiks, by definition, involve the application of fluid or semi-fluid substances which solidify on the cloth itself so as to render it impervious to the dyebath.
Hot wax, resin, and paraffin, as well as starch, rice paste, bean paste, and even half-fluid mud are used as resist materials. Whether using wax or paste, an artist applies the material onto a flat piece of fabric by either drawing, stamping, or stenciling.
This design is the resist. Next, the fabric is dyed. The dye penetrates the exposed fiber, but not the resist area. Finally, the fabric is washed. The resist material is removed to reveal the design. Multiple layers of resist can be applied to create intricate designs with multiple colors.
Wax as a resist is more commonly seen throughout Asia although not exclusively , and is particularly well known on the island of Java in Indonesia. This technique uses hot wax to create the design on the fabric. Different artists and cultures use different techniques for applying the wax. Some draw with a tool similar to a pen, called a tjanting , which drips the hot wax onto the fabric. Other techniques involve using a stamp or stencil.
Before applying the wax though, the fabric needs to be thoroughly washed to remove any impurities leftover from manufacturing. Next, a mordant is applied and the fabric is sized to prevent the hot wax from damaging the fibers. This process often leaves a wax residue that looks like a grease spot and won't come out, so it is not our favorite. Step Wash your fabric one last time in the washing machine with Synthrapol to remove any left over dye you couldn't get out by hand.
Dry your fabric. Now you can get to sewing, quilting, wrapping or just hang it up because it looks so good you can't bare to cut it up! Work with hot wax in a well ventilated area it gives off fumes and never leave hot wax unattended! You can douse the flames with baking soda or a fire extinguisher. However, if you use the appliances recommended above, and exercise prudence and care, you should be able to control the temperature of the wax safely. Some folks are trying out our new Soy wax , which melts at a much lower temperature than the other waxes, reducing the chances of overheating.
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The Art and Science of Natural Dyes. Double Knit Sock Yarn Blanks. Silk Hoop Painting Kit. Toggle navigation MENU. Clearance Items. Group Project Supplies. About Batik Batik is a "resist" process for making designs on fabric. Synthetic ones could melt. Let's get started! Step 5: Start applying your wax with tools of your choice Step 9: Remove the Wax using one of these methods: Boil the wax out. Customer Comments. It consists of a metal needle set into a bamboo handle, wrapped in about 6cm 2 in absorbents of the fibre or hair which acts as a reservoir for the molten wax.
The work of waxing is done by men who belong to the caste of indigo dyers. After the first waxing they prepare the cloth again for further waxing and painting through processes such as washing, beating and tanning. These processes are comparitively easy and are usually completed by children. Old Batik Techniques and process. Batik comprise of a process where a pattern or design is created with liquid wax on the cloth. This is done to protect the waxed area from being colored. So when the cloth is dipped in the color, the color does not enter the patch area which is waxed.
The wax resists the colour and results into a surface which has dyed and un-dyed areas. This is how a pattern is made. The dyes used for batik process has to be made only in vessels made of steel, plastic or enamel. This is because the properties of the material of the vessel can affect the dye. The first time when the cloth is dipped in the dye, lightest tone of the color should be used. In the old process of batik dyeing, artists were not allowed to use many colors in one go.
But, with the development of advanced technology, modern techniques have been invented which makes the work of the artist easy. Now they can apply many colours using brush at one go.
Next, the cloth is again covered with wax on areas that have to retain the first colour. This process is carried out to get the darkest shade. The old Batik process involves many steps to obtain a particular shade.
After the last dyeing, the fabric is placed between two layers of porous paper to dry. The wax has to be removed from the fabric onto the paper. This will give out the design that has been dyed on the fabric. The important attribute of Batik is the cracks that appear in the design due to the wax. As the wax is frail, it cracks easy and the dye enters the waxed area. This creates a spider web design on places where wax has been applied.
Normally, fabrics in pure form like pure cotton or silk is used for batik dyeing. This is because any mix in the fabric can hamper the effect of the colour on the cloth after washing.
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