GREAT BATIK CLASS WITH GURU UTTAM
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| ELEPHANT IN MONSOON by sally |
Near the Taj Hotel in Pokhara I found a notice describing Batik classes. Perfect opportunity for us!
What a delightful morning we had with the kind instruction of the Guru in making our own batik design.
In his tiny studio we selected the size of work and subject we wanted to make. The steps we followed included.:
* Covering white cotton fabric with a mixture of bluing and kerosene.
* Drawing the design
* Applying hot wax to the areas we wanted to remain white
* Paint designated areas of color that we wanted (water based paints)
* Tie-dye surfaces, if desired
* Allow to dry
* Apply hot wax around areas of design to remain free of color.
* To achieve subtle lines in colored areas, apply hot wax to the entire area.
* Gently crinkle the wax where desired
* Dip entire piece in desired color (both sides)
* Dry in sun
* Iron both sides with hot iron when dry
Jim is proud of his Ying/Yang fish batik and I know that my elephant will become part of a jacket or ve
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| GREAT TEACHER UTTAM AND JIM WITH HIS BATIK |
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| GURU UTTAM AND SALLY WITH HER ELEPHANT |
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