Batik Project - JSS3 Cultural and creative art Lesson Note

(i) Technique:

Design: First, the artist designs the pattern or motif they want to create on the fabric.

Wax application: Using tools like tjanting or brushes, the artist applies hot wax to the areas they want to remain the original color of the fabric.

Dyeing: The fabric is then immersed in the first dye bath. The waxed areas resist the dye, while the unwaxed areas absorb it, taking on the color.

Wax removal: Once the fabric dries, the wax is either scraped off or melted off using heat, revealing the areas where the wax was applied.

Repeat: The process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated multiple times, depending on the complexity of the design and the number of colors used.

 

(ii) Processes:

Traditional Batik: In traditional batik, the process is entirely manual, with artists meticulously applying wax and dye by hand.

Modern Techniques: With technological advancements, some artists use tools like stencils or screens to apply wax and dyes more efficiently.

Combination Techniques: Artists may also incorporate other techniques like block printing or painting alongside batik to create unique effects.

Overall, batik is a labor-intensive process that requires patience, skill, and creativity but results in beautifully intricate designs on fabric.