Batik Illustration: Wax-Resist Dyeing
Wax and Its Preparation
A course by Ikaro Batik, Illustrator and Textile Artist
About the video: Wax and Its Preparation
Overview
“Here you will understand the function of wax as a resist. You will see the proper way to heat it and identify when it is ready to be used. In addition, I will show you how to prepare your own mixes to achieve or avoid cracking, the hallmark of Batik. ”
In this video lesson Ikaro Batik addresses the topic: Wax and Its Preparation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Batik Illustration: Wax-Resist Dyeing. Learn to create artistic illustrations on fabrics using wax and textile dyes.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will teach you how to prepare and apply your wax. Ensure you melt the wax and carry out the waxing process in a well-ventilated area. This is crucial for safety and to avoid inhaling any harmful fumes. It's much better if there's airflow in the space where you work. Because working with solid paraffins releases certain gases that could be harmful. i take precautions when preparing my wax mixtures. which typically include a blend of solid paraffin and other waxes. However. if you're seeking other options. consider using recycled wax or soy wax. especially if you're When I m...”
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Course summary for: Batik Illustration: Wax-Resist Dyeing
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Textile Dyeing, Traditional illustration
Ikaro Batik
A course by Ikaro Batik
After earning a degree in visual arts, education, and art direction, Ikaro Batik discovered batik dyeing in 2014; since then, it has been his main form of artistic expression. He is an illustrator, teacher, and textile artist who also devotes his time to preserving the art of shibori and batik dyeing. His work is a reflection of the study, appreciation, and interest in spreading knowledge about the flora and fauna of Chile and the culture of its people in the Andes, the Atacama Desert, and the Patagonia region.
In 2016, he created the Taller Inicial de Batik to promote and share his knowledge about this technique by teaching workshops and personalized classes. Shortly after, he also began to travel around Chile to present his work and take part in cultural activities like the Aves en Batik exposition at the Valparaíso Bird Festival, the TV show Plan V on Canal 13C, and the Tan lejos y tan cerca exposition as a guest of the Indonesian Embassy in Chile.
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