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SCARF
SILK
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Ref. L01
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Ref. L02
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Ref. L03
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HAND DRAWN BATIK PROCESS
HAND DRAWN BATIK PROCESS
Malaysian hand drawn batik entails a simple printing on the required
design with a fine waxed line, achieved only with "canting" . If other
textures or thicker lines are desired, a paint brush is used.
DRAWING
The process of hand drawn batik begins with drawing the wax line onto
the cloth. It requires a maximum of skill and experience. Normally, the
cloth is stretched across two meters long frame. The cloth is tacked periodically
to keep the material taut.
CANTING
"Canting" is used to outline batik patterns on cloth with melted wax.
The wax flows out evenly through the spout from a small metal bowl.
COLOURING THE DESIGN
Another artist will then colour the design. This artist will stand
closely while applying the dyes with a brush so that each additional colour
will blend smoothly. Applying colours also requires expertise. The dye
must be applied carefully to avoid any bleeding into the background or
other design elements. Choices of colours and their blending make the difference
between a fine and mediocre product. Dimension is added to the leaves and
blossom by blending shades and hues of a variety of colours. At time the
length of cloth is divided into sections, each with an individual design.
After fixing and boiling, the cloth will be cut into a number of pieces.
FIXING
The next process is fixing. The cloth is then fixed in with ' sodium
silicate'. This is to avoid or protect the cloth from fading easily.
BOILING AND WASHING
Finally, the cloth is boiled to remove the wax, revealing the intended
design, It is then washed repeatedly.
DRYING THE FINISHED "BATIK"
The fabric is then hung in a shed to dry and subsequently ironed and
packed.
As author of these batiks made
with the collaboration Of
Malaysian craftsmen, in this millenarian
technique, already used
by myself in a different from
during the seventies, I have found
another
way of giving new expressions to
my creations.
LUÍS SOARES
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