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what temperature should I melt batik wax at? I am going to use an electric frypan (skillet) to melt wax for batik - I was planning to use a pot inside it, rather than melt the wax directly in the fry pan - will this work? What temperature do I need to start the frypan at and what temperature should I maintain the wax at?

How can find out how much my signed batik silk paintings are worth? We have several batik silks signed by the artist and would like to know what they are worth, they range from 1930' to 1940's

How long does Batik Loose Body Wave hair last? I am planning to get my hair done in a ponytail but I think that human hair may be too expensive right now. I saw a video of a hairstyle I want to get and the girl used Batik Loose Body Wave hair and it was really pretty but synthetic. Anyone use this hair? And if so, How long did it last before it messed up?

What are good ways to hang tapestry or art on fabric: a 3 x 4 foot quilt; a 15x20 inch batik; an antique rug? These pieces have no hooks, loops, channels, rods, etc. The quilt and batik have simple cotton lining [sewn only around the outside edges]. The fringed rug has no backing at all. It is delicate, 80 to 100 years old. I want to make sure not to damage the items with pulls, misshape them or puncture them. Thanks so much for any suggestions, or for guidance to a website or reference book.

What is the best way to melt batik wax? I bought a large piece of batik wax, and I know you're not supposed to put wax directly on a heat source. Can I put it in an electric skillet? I seem to remember my junior high art teacher doing that...

what the difference between batik in indonesia and batik in malaysia? could someone tell me more detail about the difference between malaysia batik and indonesia's batik?i want to know more detail about these both country batik info.

Can you save fabric dye for batik and reuse? I am tub dyeing fabric for a batik project. Can the dye be reused after the fabric is taken out?

How can I clean a large African batik tablecloth that still has tiny bits of wax? Most are smaller than a pencil eraser - all over it. (It's become part of mealtime to pick wax off the tablecloth!) I'm sure I can wash it in cold water, but I doubt that would remove the wax. My real worry is the dryer. Could I iron it with a cloth on top to 'soak up' the wax a bit first? Thanks!

What is the best dye to use in making Batik cotton fabric for use in children's clothing? Safest, less likely to bleed, etc. Using 100% cotton. Thank you.

How do I fix the natural indigo dye in batik hemp fabric? I bought some hemp dyed with indigo made by the H'mong people of northern Vietnam. I want to be able to wear it and wash it without the colour bleeding onto the white embroidered sections of the garment, and without the whole thing fading too much. Can I use a chemical fixative? Which one should I use? Should this fabric be dry cleaned?

How do I do a faux BATIK effect on a wall? I have a quilt done from ANDROSIA fabric scraps. I want to paint the walls to match.

What is the best method for producing tempra batik work? Recommended papers, inks, techniques? Thank you in advance for good answers.

How do you clean batik {waxed} fabric?

What is the difference between silk painting with dyes and gutta resist and batik? And are there different? kinds of Batik-like what is done in the U.S. versus what is done in Bali?

What is this tree called? It has the design of batik? I found some men selling ashtrays and vases at Tangkuban Perahu in Bandung, Indonesia and the origins of these articles is from a tree which it's wood has the design of batik. Anyone knows the real name of the tree from which they shape their articles for sale?

How do i remove batik paint from my hands and nails?

What is the best way to wash batik cloth when I don't have special batik soap?

how do i find a contact person for obin batik and linas batik cirebonan ? obin's batik is a batik house which come from jakarta, indonesia. and linas batik is a fine art for batik from cirebon, west java indonesia. both of them are running in the same business of batik. batik is a one of traditional art from indonesia

What is the best material for batik and what is the best ink?

Is hand made Batik, wooden crafts like candle holder, spa accesories from Indonesia popular in US? I want to sell it through Ebay, and is there many store that already sell it in US?

Batik - have you done anything wonderful in that medium? I haven't done anything with it in years, but am considering some projects that have been tumbling around in my mind. Do you have anything you're especially pleased with or proud of? Batik is a method of dying cloth using wax to define the design. You put the wax where you DON'T want a particular color, then dye the cloth. Remove the wax completely, and place it where you don't want the next color - etc. Makes some amazing end products!

To get a job as a fine artist in painting tempera batik, what steps do i need to take? i really want to be a painter in which i own a gallery and sell my paintings, but how do i get there? I want to know the steps on what I need to learn in order to accomplish my goals!

for doing batik is it ok to melt wax in a pot over a candle flame (ie ceramic pot)? I only want to experiment so I don't want to buy any expensive equipment and would prefer to improvise. I am going to experiment with combining shibori and wax resist.

What type of dye used in Batik? Which one are better? Cost? I would like to study on batik dyes

Can I Cut My Batik Loose Deep Wave Hair? I recently got micro braids using Batik Loose Deep Wave Hair, which is synthetic hair. The hair is longer than what I normally wear and I want to cut it into layers, but I've been told that if I do cut it, it will alter the curl pattern of the hair...is that true? Can it be cut? Please help and thanks!

I would like to buy ready made batik skirts ; those made using 'real ' batik, and not the tie and dye type . I especially like those that are made with ethnic Indonesian / Javanese style batik . Are any sold in retail shops here? I found some at OG dept store, but range is very limited. Most of those sold online are the tie and dye varieties.

Where can I find Batik classes for individual in Kuala Lumpur?

Can anyone tell me how to do a batik hanging with crayons please?

How do you curl extra silky straight batik (non-synthetic, non-human hair) weave.? The package says not to use heating appliances. Cold rollers do not work neither dry or with wrap lotion overnight. I even tried wraping it overnight. I can't use a blow dryer.

Is there an instructional web site to print "BATIK" fabric? I

Does anyonr know anything about BAtik and the best tools to use at home for spreading wax?

Any other medium you could use for fabric which gives a similar appearance of batik?

Do you know of any good batik artists on the web and their sites?

Can u suggest any nice designs for Batik work as a wall hanging? i dont like portraits so, can u suggest any nice designs for the batik work? I am going to make a frame & use it as a wall hanging. Suggest me with websites.... thanks guys.. I like to do something different designs other than portraits in batik work.....

Has anyone tried to batik with glue? How long can the fabric soak in dye bath before the glue washes away?

What fashion designer specializes in batik or has a collection of batik style clothing?? ?

Is anybody interested in batik products in Guizhou province, China? They are in cheap price & good quality.? To make the local culture of minority groups in Guizhou province, P.R.China be known by friends home and abroad.

Can i use regular candles for batik? im making a tye dye shirt for halloween and im trying to use batik on it but i don't have any beeswax and paraffin candles. Help,

The bottom of my iron is "sticky" from ironing batik.? How do I clean it?

where can i buy good batik cloth on petalang street?.How much would u pay for meter without getting cheated?

I want to make some batik pictures? ...but i can't find any dye kits especially for it. is there anything else that could work well without costing as much as usual fabric dyes?

What is batik fabric?

Why are u claime my coulture as urs? Like Batik, Reok, Rasa Sayange?Do u wanna built a war between Indo&Malay? We are so Sad on the recognition of culture as it is very unfair. All cultures that originated from Indonesia, Bali, such as dance, Reok Ponorogo, Lagu "Rasa Sayange" and many more.

Are cotton batik shirts less smooth and soft than shirts made of normal cotton ? Are cotton batik shirts less smooth and soft than shirts made of normal cotton ?

What is the best way to display, frame or hang an African Batik painting in my office????

Does anyone know how to batik? or a good website i can go to? or a book?

How to clean the batik painting 3' X 4'? It made from Thailand.?

Can you explain to me the method of batik? my textile teacher is strict and i need it for my homework

Why do the colours of most batik clothes "run" when washed?

Where can i find Indonesian Batik in Malaysia? I'm looking for boutique/store around Kuala Lumpur that sells Indonesian Batik *boutique or store ... not from PATI ... please I seriously need your help

Hi, anyone know where to buy Batik Keris / Batik Danar Hadi in Singapore ? Hi, anyone know where to buy Batik Keris / Batik Danar Hadi in Singapore ? Preferable near Orchard? Thx!

what are the rules in playing shatong or batik cobra? please...

Can Polycotton be used for Batik? Curious to know if Polycotton can be used for dying to make batiks? Purely from a cost perspective as pure cotton is more expensive and I am a lowely student... Or even if there is a similar lower cost alternative to cotton. Thanks.

Can you batik onto coloured fabric? i am doing a test at school and was wondering whether it was possible to batik onto coloured fabric like red or orange or can you only do it on white fabric? answers as soon as possible would be great.

How do I put in hair extentions? Batik brand?

Anyone know is it permitted to import Indonesia batik to Malaysia? If yes, how is the regulation?

are there any original batik buyers in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania?

I want to know from where in mumbai i can purchase row material like bee's wax & colors to do batik work?

what is the real history of malaysian batik?

I like the font style associated with old typewriters, is Batik regular font in Word the nearest match to it?

Does anyone here know the history of 'batik'?

Why was batik made and when+where was it first made?

Cleaning a Silk Batik Wall Hanging? We have a Silk Batik we bought in Jamaica about 20 years ago that we had stored in a closet and now it is a bit discolored (backround). How can we freshen it up and clean it. It is stretched right now but not framed. (Drycleaning? Hand washing? still stretched? removed?) Muriel Chandler's work by the way.

what interstiong things can i do with batik for my a level textiles what fashion designers can i look at?