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Batik Painting Demonstration
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Phyllis Boger
MFA '02 | Phyllis Boger shows examples of work she
has completed or in the process of completing.
| She explains that
the process can be time-consuming and can be a two, three or four step
procedure depending on the desired results.
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Using a mirrored art table, Phyllis
demonstrates the addition on paint to the wax design. The wax
design was drawn free-hand with a tjanting. 50% paraffin and 50% beeswax
were melted. The wax must go through the fabric to prevent the paint
from leaking.
| Use acrylic inks or batik dyes. All
materials can be purchased from Dick Blick or the inks and dyes can be
purchased at the craft stores.
| Phyllis adds more wax design to the
picture. Any where there is wax the color of the materials will stay
the same upon removal of the wax.
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The wax is melted off with an iron.
Additional layers of paint or wax are best added before ironing
| The final product should be washed and put in the dryer to set. The colors will show through both sides of the fabric. | 
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