Batik For Beginners
Naomie Daslin, Textile Artist and mix media
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Lessons in This Class
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1.
Introduction to batik
0:33
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Tools and Materials needed
2:24
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Transfer the design to the fabric
2:22
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Waxing the Fabric
4:11
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Dye the Fabric
3:55
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6.
Boiling out the wax
4:16
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7.
Final thoughts
1:05
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About This Class
This course introduces the basic traditional techniques used in Batik
Batik is an ancient fabric dyeing technique where hot wax is applied in layers as a resist on cloth. This course is specially designed for beginners, tailored to the needs of the participants.
Meet Your Teacher
Hello, my name is Naomie, I am a textile artist and tutor living in Ireland. Trained in the Grennan Mill Design College in Kilkenny, Ireland, I create wall hangings, clothing and objects using a mixture of mixed media and hand weaving
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Class outline:
During this class we are going to learn how to:
- Create or find any design that you like. Or use the designs I have uploaded in the project resources
- Transfer the design onto fabric
- Waxing process
- Dye the fabric
- Removing the wax
- Wash and finish the fabric
At the end of this class, you will have finished a beautiful piece of fabric with your own design on it.
Once you have completed your batik fabric, I encourage you to upload a picture of your creations to the project gallery. I look forward to seeing your designs, and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Let’s get started!
Suppliers
https://www.textiletraders.co.uk/cat/batik-and-printing-supplies
https://www.georgeweil.com/tools/batik
https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/tools-for-batik.html
https://www.enasco.com/c/Art-Supplies-Crafts/Crafting-Supplies/Fabric-Painting-Dyeing/Batik
https://www.amazon.com/Tjanting-Tool-Making-Batik-Indonesia/dp/B014VXAIWQ
https://earthguild.com/products/dyes/batik.htm
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