Batik and other Techniques

[Spirit]

I know this is straying far from the 'traditional' art etc, but I was wondering if anyone else here has ever tried Batik or other similar textile techniques? I've done a very basic Batik technique during my art-textile classes, and think it's really fun and looks very effective.
I even pour wax over finished drawings and sketches, and it looks amazing! I first got the idea when researching an artist called Jennifer Collier for a project we had been given. Of course, doing that isn't the best thing to do if you are rather 'heavy handed' when handling work, as the wax easily cracks and can completely spoil the effect - unless you were after the 'cracked' properties for your work. Just the translucent appearance of the wax and the texture completely transforms a piece, and its become quite a personal favourite of mine.

Has anyone else here adopted this technique, or similar techniques with their work, whether its textiles or 'traditional' art?

[Ilaekae]

Spirit, google the word "encaustic." It's a type of painting that has been around for probably 2,500 years or more, and uses beeswax and other wax mixtures to do a traditional art that resembles modern icons. Jasper Johns even used it...

[Spirit]

Spirit, google the word "encaustic." It's a type of painting that has been around for probably 2,500 years or more, and uses beeswax and other wax mixtures to do a traditional art that resembles modern icons. Jasper Johns even used it...

I took your advice and googled it. thank you for mentioning this! I will definately be reading up on it and trying it out. Some of the paintings are amazing, I can't believe I hadn't heard of this technique before!
Well, you learn something new every day :^^:

[Uli]

I'm interested in Japanese and other tie dyeing techniques and in resist dyeing. I used it in some illustrations, or rather I'm still perfecting the process for paper. Have you posted examples of your pictures somewhere?

[Trefle]

Hmm, I've seen an old woman doing batik at a convention of some kind, and it's just simply amazing watching her making those intricate designs on the spot.

Since it's one of Indonesian arts that's quite well-known, I think it's great if you took interest in it :) It's a little shame you didn't live here because there are quite a lot of learning places for batik here xD; And it's bad because here batik's being neglected a lot (even by beginner artists like me, for example) so another person reserving this art would be simply great.

Er, I think I'm bordering on rant here, sorry! Anyway, I think I've seen a lot of sites about Batik, but a good deal of them are in Indonesian or Malaysian.

[Spirit]

I'm interested in Japanese and other tie dyeing techniques and in resist dyeing. I used it in some illustrations, or rather I'm still perfecting the process for paper. Have you posted examples of your pictures somewhere?

I haven't posted any work I've done as of yet, as it's part of my school project and they won't let us actually take them out of school until we get our final grades back and we have started college; which is in september. It's a pain but it's just how my school works, so I have a long wait ahead I guess :P And I am very much a beginner so the work I have produced isn't what you would called 'skilled', but practice makes perfect!

Hmm, I've seen an old woman doing batik at a convention of some kind, and it's just simply amazing watching her making those intricate designs on the spot.

Since it's one of Indonesian arts that's quite well-known, I think it's great if you took interest in it :) It's a little shame you didn't live here because there are quite a lot of learning places for batik here xD; And it's bad because here batik's being neglected a lot (even by beginner artists like me, for example) so another person reserving this art would be simply great.

Er, I think I'm bordering on rant here, sorry! Anyway, I think I've seen a lot of sites about Batik, but a good deal of them are in Indonesian or Malaysian.

Yes, I think it's amazing too how they achieve all the wonderful designs! I have been lucky enough to find a place here in the UK which specialises in Batik, and they hold workshops and courses you can attend and learn about its history and how to do it. I will definately be going to one of those, it's a great opportunity I wouldn't want to miss out on!
Their website is here: http://www.textiletechniques.co.uk if anyone else is interested :) I found it to be very informative.