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Procedure

TASK 1: Prepare fabric samples with Batik Method (Single Colour method)

1 Cut the fabric in a required dimension say 12” x 12”.
2 Wash the fabric so as to remove excess starch and impurities.
3 Dry the fabric and iron it neatly without any wrinkles.
4 Place a waste paper on the table and above that place the fabric sample.

5 Transfer the required design on the fabric with the help of a fabric carbon.
6 Melt the batik wax in a vessel using stove.
7 Now, apply the melted wax on the design part with the help of Tjanting tools.
8 Be sure that the wax is penetrating the other side of the fabric.
9 Take another vessel and add required amount of water in it. Heat with the help of the stove.
10 Add the required amount of dye and salt. After 10 minutes allow the dye solution to cool.

Note: You can use cold brand dye also without the heating process.

11 Then immerse the fabric sample in the dye solution and dye it for at least 30 minutes.
12 After dyeing Rinse and gently hand wash the fabric sample in water.

13 Remove the wax from the fabric sample by heating it in a hot water.
14 Other wise, Place the fabric between layers of absorbent paper and iron, to melt the wax out.
15 Finally wash the fabric sample again and dry it completely.

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology - Exercise 4 CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology - Exercise 4