This is a view of the whole sign...batik on heavy cotton drapery panel, Procion mx dyes and hot-wax resist applied with tjanting.
Pics of batik process:
Thickened dye has been applied, after background was waxed (tjanting tool). Next, dyed areas will be waxed, leaving spaces to create final outlines in the design. A trip into the freezer will chill the wax and help make the crackle sharp, then a deep black overdye will be applied, to create crackle and outlines (spaces left unwaxed).
Below, the black overdye has been applied and air-dried. After removing excess black dye on waxed areas with wet papertowelling, wax will be removed by ironing. I don't steam or boil out my wall hangings, as I like to leave a little wax to provide sheen, and added weight and body to a hanging. In this case, the combination of wax residue and the heavy nature of the fabric makes this sign hang well, even in outdoor venues, and store easily when rolled up (and no wrinkles if not squashed).
Batik by Teri, sign construction by Virginia.
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