Let's learn to make Batik!

Are you interested in making your own batik? Or learn; want to create this fine art. Or maybe you are just looking for guidance on how to make batik. In this article you will find what you want.

Tools for the production of batik:

Some of the tools are here in the Indonesian term, but I am sure you will understand.

1. Mori tissue (formed from silk, cotton, or a blend of polyester fabric)

2. Pencil

3. Canting (this is for creating design with wax)

4. Gawangan (this is the place, are to tissue when creating design depends)

5. Liquid Wax

6. Skillet

7. Small stove (to heat the wax)

8. Solvent Dyes

Here we go; we are all set to make batik.

                      

                

                      

        

1. First, how to make batik, the original pattern or design using pencil we do. In Indonesia, the pattern in this stage is called "Molani". For the experts’ batik makers, they are able to create their own design. But for beginners, it is advisable that common motifs that are available to follow.

2. Once it is finished creating Molani, the next step is painting with melted wax using canting by the pattern that had been made previously.

3. Cover the parts that remain using colorless wax. Use a tilting to detail sections and with the brush on the large areas.

4. The fourth step is the dyeing method by dipping the fabric in certain solvent dyes.

5. Drying the fabric, which has dipped.

6. If you have multiple colors, then the step number 3, 4, and 5 should be several times depending on how many colors you want to want to have repeated.

7. If the color of the whole part of the fabric has changed, it's time to cook them with hot water. The purpose of this process is such that the subject, which was created to eliminate the wax, clearly visible. In Indonesia, this process is called "nglorot".

8. Of course, batik fabric must be considered washed clean. This is the final process of Batik. Wash and dry it.

Now you have the first DIY batik. Congratulations!