The Batik

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A short how-to article by Hilda L. Frost on making a batik on silk using paraffin wax resist and successive dye baths from light to dark. She covers materials, dye suppliers, design and color harmony, and walks step by step through making a batik of a castle scene. Two photographs show finished batiks, a castle scene and a floral design.

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Article
Date
May-June 1932
Language
English
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2
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