Resist printing

About batik printing and tie & dye effects

1. PRINTING METHOD Prepared by Rasmin Thahani Z, Assistant Professor, Syed Ammal Arts and Science College, Ramanathapuram .

2. RESIST PRINTING In this method of printing the fabric is first printed with a substance called a “resist” which will prevent the dye from being taken up in a subsequent dyeing process . The resist functions by either mechanically preventing the dye from reaching local areas of the fabric or by chemically reacting with the dye or the fibre, to prevent adsorption . Rasmin Thahani Z

3. A printing method in which the designs can be produced: 1. By applying a resist agent in the desired design, then dyeing the fabric, in which case, the design remains white although the rest of the fabric is dyed 2. By including a resist agent and a dye in the paste which is applied for the design, in which case, the colour of the design is not affected by subsequent dyeing of the fabric background. This method is used for example, to produce white polka dots on a colour background. Rasmin Thahani Z

4. Types of resist printing There are two types of resist printing 1. Batik Printing 2. Tie & Dye Printing Batik Printing Tie & Dye Printing Rasmin Thahani Z

5. Batik printing Batik is a technique of wax resist dyeing applied to whole cloth or cloth made using this technique. Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting , or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap . Canting Cap Rasmin Thahani Z

6. The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to colour selectively by soaking the cloth in one colour, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colors are desired. A tradition of making batik is found in various countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri lanka, Philippines and Nigeria. Batik is a process of decorating cloth by covering a part of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing the cloth so that the waxed areas keep their original colour and when the wax is removed, the contrast between the dyed and the other areas gives the pattern . Rasmin Thahani Z

7. process The creation of batik is a three stage process of waxing, dyeing and removing the wax . There are also several sub process like preparing the cloth, tracing the designs, stretching the cloth on the frame, waxing the area of the cloth that does not need dyeing, preparing the dye, dipping the cloth in dye, boiling the cloth to remove wax and washing the cloth in soap. Rasmin Thahani Z

8. Hand produced batik A design is drawn on fabric with melted wax using a brush or canting and left to harden, fabric is then brush or dip dyed and the wax melted off using an iron. The dye resists penetrating the fabric under the wax leaving a patterned fabric. Rasmin Thahani Z

9. Industrially produced batik Gum, wax resist paste or resin is printed on the fabric from hot rollers Fabric is dyed. Heat finished to remove surplus gum or wax and fix the dye. Alternatively, batik patterns can be printed on fabric from engraved rollers using photographic methods or CAD/CAM. Rasmin Thahani Z

10. Advantages Gives a good artistic effect Cheap printing Greater artistic design Fabric has a rich and graceful appearance Laborious Time taking Cracking effect Dye should be applied at low temperature than wax. disadvantages Rasmin Thahani Z

11. Uses Colorful batik prints grace the home furnishings with elegance and style. Beautiful bags, house hold linens, murals and wall paintings with striking batik works enjoy a great demand in the domestic and international market. The batik wall hangings accentuate the walls with their bright colours and motifs. Batik has also made its mark as impressive textile products. Batik printed kurtis, sarees and wrappers are the preferred choices of the fashion crazy products. Rasmin Thahani Z

12. Batik Products sarees kurtis Home furnishing products Rasmin Thahani Z

13. handbags Wall hangings Rasmin Thahani Z

14. Tie & dye printing Tie & Dye or Tie – Dyeing process. It consists of knotting, binding or folding or sewing certain parts of the cloth in such a way that when it is dyed the dye cannot penetrate into these areas which are resisted. In India tie & dye was known as ‘Bandhana’ work. This has become associated with the small resist or colored spots which are arranged to form patterns on a dyed ground. Rasmin Thahani Z

15. Methods to produce different effects on the fabric Twisting & Coiling Folding Method Binding Method Sewing Method Marbelling Method Knotting Method Tie & dye produces a variety of patterns. Garments made using tie & dye come in and out of Fashion. Rasmin Thahani Z

16. Twisting & Coiling First make the pleat out of fabric. Then handle it from two ends then start twisting the fabric. Twist it till it became half the length then tie it at intervals. Rasmin Thahani Z

17. Twisting & Coiling Keep the finger tips on the center of the fabric. Then start twisting the fabric from the center till the end. Then tie the fabric tightly Rasmin Thahani Z

18. Folding Method Fold the fabric lengthwise. Make wide pleats out of the fabric. Then tie the fabric from middle leaving the space from both of the side . Rasmin Thahani Z

19. Folding Method Make wide pleats out of the fabric. Then make a triangular fold from one end repeat the folding till another end of the fabric. Tie the fabric tightly using thread. Rasmin Thahani Z

20. Folding Method First make small pleats out of the fabric. Then stat rolling the fabric till the end. Then tie the sample tightly using thread. Rasmin Thahani Z

21. Binding Method Pick the fabric from the center and make rope out of it. Tie the rope half way from top. Then dye the fabric in the colour Rasmin Thahani Z

22. Binding Method Pick the fabric from the center and make rope out of it. Tie the rope criss cross at intervals. Then dye the fabric in the colour. Rasmin Thahani Z

23. Binding Method Tie a coin in the center of the fabric. Then make a line on the remaining fabric and gather it with the running stitch. Then tie the remaining fabric Rasmin Thahani Z

24. Binding Method Handle the fabric from one corner and make rope out of it. Then bind the rope with thread on equal intervals. Then dye the fabric in the colour. Rasmin Thahani Z

25. Binding Method First mark the dots on the fabric piece at equal distance. Then pick the one with nails and start tying it. Then tie the dots ,marked . Rasmin Thahani Z

26. Sewing Method Fold the fabric lengthwise. Then mark half rectangle on the on fold side. Gather the rectangle with running stitch and tie the thread tightly. Rasmin Thahani Z

27. Sewing Method Mark the line t similar intervals on the fabric. Then gathers the line with running stitch. Tie the threads tightly. Rasmin Thahani Z

28. Sewing Method Make wide pleats out of the fabric. Then mark wave line on it. Gather the using running stitch. Rasmin Thahani Z

29. Marbelling Method The fabric is bunched up into a ball and tied with a thread and string to prevent it from opening. This bunch of fabric is then dyed. Rasmin Thahani Z

30. Knotting Method First fold the square piece of fabric in triangle. Then tie two knots at the opposite side. Tie one knot on the remaining side of the triangle. Rasmin Thahani Z

31. Advantages Interesting design created on fabric No machine cost is there. Laborious Time taking Costly Skilled labour required. disadvantages Rasmin Thahani Z

32. Tie & dye Products Home furnishing products bags T-shirts Rasmin Thahani Z

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