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The Art and Craft

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Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and history of batik, with examples of techniques and design, but also includes a complel 'How-To-Do·It' section on modern methods of creating batik.The text is lucid and easy to follow, and the simple step-by-step format will enable the art enthusiast to investigate this rewarding and creative medium. Sample batik by modern artists show what can be done with craft, skill, and imaginatlon.The author takes the reader through all aspects of making a batik, from a slimple dipping, or tie-dying, to sectlonal dyeing, and the more intricate five- or six-color patterns. Basic materals, fabric mixtures, wax temperatures, etc. are discussed fully, and, more important, the practical problems often encountered by a beginner are thoughtfully explained. Here is a book of batik literally giving you the 'tricks of the trade.'Contains 66 black-and-white illustrations, and 14 full-color plates.

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Batik, Ila Keller

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Titre
Batik
Sous-titre
The Art and Craft
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Ila Keller
Publié
1966
Format
rigide
Pages
76
ISBN10
0804800596
ISBN13
9780804800594
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Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and history of batik, with examples of techniques and design, but also includes a complel 'How-To-Do·It' section on modern methods of creating batik.The text is lucid and easy to follow, and the simple step-by-step format will enable the art enthusiast to investigate this rewarding and creative medium. Sample batik by modern artists show what can be done with craft, skill, and imaginatlon.The author takes the reader through all aspects of making a batik, from a slimple dipping, or tie-dying, to sectlonal dyeing, and the more intricate five- or six-color patterns. Basic materals, fabric mixtures, wax temperatures, etc. are discussed fully, and, more important, the practical problems often encountered by a beginner are thoughtfully explained. Here is a book of batik literally giving you the 'tricks of the trade.'Contains 66 black-and-white illustrations, and 14 full-color plates.