Batik

In the first week of textiles we used batik, this is a method that used hot wax and you drip it onto your paper and used inks, you can paint the inks onto your fabric or paper then use the wax and when the wax is dry you can add another layer of wax and another layer of ink this will then give you a pattern and you then use an iron to remove all the ink and where the wax was you will be able to see the colour you covered with wax. I used this on both fabric and paper and I decided to print over them in our other textile lessons.
Health and Safety
Be aware of hot wax. Take care when taking the Tjanting tools out of the wax. Do not leave the wax pots on in an unattended room. take care when using the iron. try to avoid spillages and splashing. Wear protective rubber gloves and apron. wash hands before leaving the print room.