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Article #119: Tips For A Perfect Result Of Batik Fabric Quilting

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Originally from Indonesia, most of the Use very thin material as the batik
Batik material which is currently fabric. This makes handling easier, as
available is made in Bali. Batik is well as the designs come out better.
preceded by canting, which was in use by You can get stunning results if you
women in Java in Indonesia. It is a form alternate the batik fabric with other
of art which uses dyeing as its base. fabrics which has different colors and
Making of Batik, though simple, can give textures. This guarantees that the batik
very attractive results. Interestingly, fabric will outshine the other fabrics.
this form of art was and still practiced When used for quilting, always keep the
by women. batik fabric on top. Since this type of
Special copper caps are used to cover the fabric is not very elastic, if you use it
cloth with wax on which batik is to be elsewhere, the overall look may be
done. This cloth carries very intricate slightly awry and the fabric may tear.
designs. Once covered with wax, this Never use the batik fabric on the side
piece of cloth is dipped in dye or which touches your skin, when using it on
sometimes painted, as per design a quilt. The batik fabric is not known to
requirement. Then it is ensured that the be gentle to the skin. Batik fabrics cost
dye has reached where it has to. Then the the same as other fabrics and makes
wax is removed by boiling the cloth excellent material for quilts. With
several times. The outcome is a piece of comparable costs, batik fabric can give
gorgeous batik work. your quilts a stunning appearance.
You Want Perfect Results - Check Out You must buy as many color combinations
These Tips as you can visualize when using batik
When you wish to use the batik fabric for fabric for quilts. This is always
quilting, always make sure that the cloth beneficial, if you are in a hurry to make
is pre-washed. This increases its the quilt. This fabric instantly
absorption capacity and thus captures the glamorizes your quilt and brightens it
dye better. up.






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