If the base cloth is heavily starched it may be washed to improve the penetration of the dye to those parts of the cloth left un-waxed. The wax blocks are placed in an open pan called a Wajan that sits on top of a small barbecue-like stove. Western fabric companies now offer 108"-wide batik backing, batik flannel, batik pekalongan, batik jogja, silk batik and many new thematic groups of stamped batiks and hand-dyed batik. In these areas there are two basic processes used to produce batik material; Batik Tulis (hand drawn batik) and Batik Cap stamped batik.Elimination of the Wax After the cloth has been rinsed and dried, the wax is removed entirely by dipping in hot water.

In order to find out where the batiks in our local fabric store come from, let’s take a virtual trip into an Indonesian batik manufacturing unit. The fabric is then washed with a mild Net with Paper Factory detergent, rinsed to remove excess dye and hung in the sun to dry. The dyeing process is repeated several times depending upon the colors and complexity of the design. Occasionally a final application of black or other dark color is made to emphasize the design elements of the pattern. Often this is done by bleaching the fabric before it arrives at the batik factory. The wax is applied to the fabric after it is melted to the true consistency. The base colors fill the surface area inside of the motif positions that are eventually shaped by the wax resist.Dyeing After the wax has been applied, the cloth is prepared to be over-dyed.

The fabric is later rolled on tubes and packed for export. The artisan must carefully dovetail the wax impression into the ones that have already been created to avoid unsightly gaps in the repeat of the motif. This article will focus on the production of stamped batik. Generally the fabric is draped over a padded table which provides the necessary give to the pressure of the stamp. The batik artisan dips the stamp into the pan until its surface is covered with molten wax and applies the stamp to the cloth. After fabric prep it’s often necessary to apply base colors to the fabric before the wax is applied. Before it is melted, the wax is in the form of blocks. All-inall it’s an exciting time of renewal for this ancient fabric making process. The cap is a cookie cutter-like devise that is created in the image of the batik motif that it intends to produce. Old batik techniques are given new applications and new base fabrics expand the potential uses of baju batik.

The wax is often saved and re-used.Stamping Stamping, involves the application of molten wax to fabric with the use of a steel or wooden stamp called a cap, (Pronounced Chap). It’s simple to be captivated by these stunning color-saturated marvels.Cloth Preparation and Application of Base Colors Raw material must first be ready before it can undergo batik manufacture. In situations when the base color must be applied the fabric is often placed on the factory floor. Locations covered by wax will resist the dyes and will create the shapes of the desired motifs. While batik fabric is produced in India, China, Thailand and in some African nations, it is most renowned in Indonesia and Malaysia.If you are passionate about textiles with exotic color and texture the chances are good you have a special love for batiks. While there always seems to be a place in a batik lover’s stash for a new "Bali" few of us know much about the fascinating, time-honored procedures that are used to create our batik fabric.Batik making is an ancient art for embellishing material through the use of wax, (or other media that creates resist), and dyes. The dyes are color matched by staff members and than applied in big cement baths.New Frontiers While Indonesian batik-making has been ongoing for centuries it is undergoing a period of dynamic change owing to the needs and creativities of home sewing fanatics around the world. The stamping process begins with the preparation of the cloth. The prep involves the removal of impurities and starch. Creases may be removed by an electric press.The Application of wax After the base colors have been applied to the prepped material, it is time to apply the wax.

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