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Batik equipment: cantings, caps, fabrics, wax, dyes, and books
You will find everything here you need to
make batik. We buy the cantings, caps, process sets and cotton
fabric from Java where the best batik in the world is made. After
many years of experience of teaching batik, and consultation
with other batikers, we believe all our equipment is the best
on the market.
If you need more help, please have a look
on the Information page for more
on dyes, cantings and caps or follow the links under each section
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Cantings or tjantings |
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Sometimes spelled tjantings, these are the wax pens which are used to apply the hot wax resist to the fabric. We have two different styles and lots of spout sizes.
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Procion Dyes |
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A wide range of colours is now available.
A little goes a very long way with these dyes.
Ideal for painting on in small areas or for making a traditional dye bath.
We also have soda ash for fixing the dyes.
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Caps |
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Pronounced tjaps, these are the beautiful hand made copper stamps which can be used to apply the whole design at one time.
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Wax |
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We supply three types of wax, pure beeswax, white paraffin wax and soy ecowax. We also supply "batik wax" which is a mixture of the paraffin and beeswax.
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Fabrics for batik |
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We get our cotton from Java where it is specially made for batik. This means that it is ready prepared for dyeing, the wax penetrates easily, it absorbs dye beautifully and it can take a very hot wash with safety. We also sell rayon and undyed natural hemp by the metre.
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Waxpots |
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This waxpot is the most reliable we have found. It has a thermostat with 7 different temperature settings and can heat wax up to 135°C - ideal for the finest cantings.
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Wooden Printing Blocks |
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These hand carved wooden blocks are made in India. They are ideal for applying dye, paint or inks to fabrics or paper, and can be used in hot wax too.
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Batik Process Sets |
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These process sets are ideal for teachers and textile workshop leaders as they clearly illustrate each stage of making a batik.
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Books on batik |
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A Batik Guild published book which tells you everything you need to know about batik.
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Set of 15 slides |
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A set of slides taken in markets and batik workshops in Java. Ideal for teaching.
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