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Acknowledgements~

http://www.dharmatrading.com/batik/materials.html
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles15/batiks-5.shtml
http://www.finebatik.com/batik-making-process.asp
http://www.youtube.com
http://www.batikartbybeth.com/

Similarities and Differences of Traditional and Modern Batik

Similarities-

The Technique used for making the batik is similar, using apparatus like dying, waxing, etc.

Differences-

Modern Batik:

- The pattern is in the form of real life image

- The materials used is different

- Most of the Batik is machine made

Traditional Batik:

- Hand Made

- From Indonesia( Java)

- Patterns are complicated

- takes a long time to be completed

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Research on Batik Artist- Beth McCoy

Born and raised in Washington D.C. by art-loving parents, Beth has won many awards for her well known batik art pieces. Contrary from traditional images, Beth creates Batik in the form of real life images, both in the East and West of the world.

Here are some of her art pieces:

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Batik Making- Process

-The fabric is first boiled in water a few times before applying wax. This is to remove all the traces of starch, lime, or any other chemicals.

-Using Canting, a tool that is used for applying wax, wax is applied on the fabric.

-The first layer of dye is then applied to the fabric.

- When the dye is dry, another layer of wax is applied to the fabric.

-The second layer of dye is then painted on the fabric.

*As the dye dries, the cycle repeats until the artist is done with painting the dyes*

- When all the dye is painted on, the wax is ironed away.

- It is then washed and then left to dry.

Batik can be used as pillow casing, bedsheets, clothing, and even bags.

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Batik Making- Materials needed for Batik Making

Before Batik making, preparations for them are needed in order make a successful batik. The materials needed for Batik making are as follows:

. Chantings-a small cup-shaped tool with a handle and sprout

. Brushes- needed to paint the pattern

. Wax mixtures- acts as a resist from dyes

. Heating apparatus (stove)

. Dyes

. Fabric

. Pattern Stamp

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Introduction of Batik

Batik was originated from Indonesia. It is one of the country's most highly developed art form. Experts believe that in the past, Batik was worn only by the royalties from the Sultan's Palace.

Today, Batik is widely used by fashion designers in both Modern and traditional clothes design. Batik is now recognized by the world for designing purpose and its rich history.

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