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Batik Workshop
age 13 upwards

Batik workshops have been delivered to the pupils at the upper end of Primary Schools but it is more suitable for Secondary School pupils. At both levels the basic techniques remain the same; however the influences and complexity of designs need to be appropriate for the age group.

It is important to discuss the topic and allow the group to sketch some basic ideas.
 
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Materials required
 
- wax pot
- diluted water paint or inks in various colours
- tjanting tool
- 2 brushes 1 for paint/ink 1 - for wax

- drawing pencils

- drawing or lining paper
- newsprint
 
 
 
 
 

Health and Safety

Before starting this project it is essential to make some health and safety ground rules regarding the use of hot wax. It is advisable to control the number of pupils using the wax pot to between 1 and 4 depending on age and attitude.

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