Category: BATIK
Engraving as a decoration technique
Pattern is an orderly arrangement of design elements such as dots, lines, shapes, textures, colors, etc. on a surface using any suitable decoration technique. Pattern making is an experimental process as the resulting designs cannot be predicted by the artist. Patterns can be used as designs for paper bags, clothing, greeting cards, fringes, garlands, or…
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Ghana as a travel destination in Africa
Visit Ghana, the beautiful African country, using the services of professional travel agents who have good knowledge of local conditions and skills to organize your tour in the best way and at the lowest cost. Ghana is one of the most unique countries on the African continent. The ancient history of this land shows the…
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Indian Handicrafts – A perfect blend of tradition, beauty and hard work
Handicrafts are often distinguished by their uniqueness because they are made by hand. They are a reflection of the culture and traditions of the individuals who also made them. Its beauty and quality may depend on the aesthetic principles and the serious work of the craftsman. Indian handicrafts can range from batik to wood carvings,…
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How to decorate clothes using different resistance techniques
There are different ways to decorate clothes. In the field of textiles, clothing can mainly be improved through printing, dyeing and cycling. Resist methods for decorating fabrics include wax/batik resist, starch/clay, konkonti (cooked cassava paste), stitching or jiggling, wood and nail method, chipping, gathering, bonding, chemical resist and many more. However, wax resistance, starch resistance,…
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A brief history of dyes and pigments
Color plays a major role in influencing our emotions and reactions to people, things, and ideas. The color in today’s materials comes from the colorants which include pigments and pigments. Since ancient times, dyes have been used for dyeing, although in those times they were obtained from nature. The discovery of the industrial production of…
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crackling technique
Crackles are the fine veins that may or may not be colored; It runs through the outlines or certain areas of the design in a piece of batik. It was once considered a sign of inferior batik in the old days, especially on indigo colored batik but is acceptable on brown batik. However, it has…
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Jamdani trend sari
India is known for many specialties, be it its vibrant culture, beautiful traditions, or world-famous delicacies. People from all over the world not only admire its rich heritage but also adopt their lifestyles in one way or another. One such example is Indian clothing. Indian sarees have crossed borders to reach women in different countries.…
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Fabric coating – what is your fashion statement?
Painting on canvas is an absolute refresher in the world of painting. Although it appeared recently, the truth is that it has been around since early civilization. It involves putting color designs on different objects that may make them flashy. * Here’s some basic information. In earlier times if you remember people used to carve…
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Fabric coating – what is your fashion statement?
Painting on canvas is an absolute refresher in the world of painting. Although it appeared recently, the truth is that it has been around since early civilization. It involves putting color designs on different objects that may make them flashy. * Here’s some basic information. In earlier times if you remember people used to carve…
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Resists silk painting – wax (batik) and gota
Painting on silk usually requires some sort of resistance, otherwise the dyes would spread uncontrollably onto the silk. Once dye is on silk, it cannot remove easily or effectively, so resistance can play a major role in your drawing. The most common resists are wax and gutta. When applied to silk, that area will not…
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