How to batik
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If you want to learn how to batik, then you’ve come to the right place! In the links below you will find information on the tools used in traditional Indonesian batik, along with tutorials on several different alternative batik methods.
Creating batik is a skill that can be accomplished by anyone and everyone because of it's many and varied methods of execution. I'm sure you can find a method that's suitable to your own desires and needs. The articles in this section of the website will cover the information you need to get you started with making beautiful images on fabric. |
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To get started you may wish to look over the Batik for Beginners Guide which covers the basic terminology used in the batik process. When you're ready, go ahead and move on to the information below about the tools you will need to start your project.
Creating Traditional Batik Requires Four Things:
1. Resist
2. Something to Batik On 3. Tools 4. Dye |
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If you'd like to explore other options for creating batik, including child safe methods please check out our tutorials.
Additional Batik Tutorials
Crayon Batik - A quick tutorial on how to create batik using melted wax crayons to create color instead of dye and clear wax.
Glue Batik – Tutorial for creating patterns on fabric using glue. This is a favorite method used in teaching children about batik using child safe methods and materials.
Batik on Paper – Tutorial on how to create a water painting on paper using common watercolor resists in order to create a batik like image.
Batik Barrier Paste-Includes recipes and tips on making and applying barrier paste using common household items.
Additional Batik Tutorials
Crayon Batik - A quick tutorial on how to create batik using melted wax crayons to create color instead of dye and clear wax.
Glue Batik – Tutorial for creating patterns on fabric using glue. This is a favorite method used in teaching children about batik using child safe methods and materials.
Batik on Paper – Tutorial on how to create a water painting on paper using common watercolor resists in order to create a batik like image.
Batik Barrier Paste-Includes recipes and tips on making and applying barrier paste using common household items.
We will soon be adding video tutorials on our How to Make Batik page so please check back with us in order to see a piece of fabric created from start to finish.
