This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 22002357
Title: First lessons in batik : a handbook in batik, tie-dyeing and all pattern dyeing
Original Publication: Chicago: The Prang Company, 1921.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "First Lessons in Batik: A Handbook in Batik, Tie-Dyeing and All Pattern Dyeing" by Gertrude Clayton Lewis is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This handbook focuses on the methods and techniques of batik dyeing, along with tie-dyeing, providing detailed instructions and insights into this intricate artistic craft. It aims to bring awareness to the processes associated with batik while encouraging artists, students, and craft workers to explore and create vibrant, individualized textile pieces. The book delves deeply into the batik process, from its historical roots and traditional methods in Java to practical guidance for practitioners in America. Lewis shares thorough explanations of tools and materials, including the tjanting and wax mixtures, as well as knowledge about dye preparation and color theory. In addition to presenting various techniques such as crackle effects in batik and suggestions for creating designs, the author emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and the personal touch in batik work. Readers are encouraged to experiment and find their style, making this resource both informative and inspiring for textile artists and hobbyists alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lewis, Gertrude Clayton, 1878-1958
EBook No.: 74474
Published: Sep 24, 2024
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Dyes and dyeing
Subject: Batik
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22002357
Title: First lessons in batik : a handbook in batik, tie-dyeing and all pattern dyeing
Original Publication: Chicago: The Prang Company, 1921.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "First Lessons in Batik: A Handbook in Batik, Tie-Dyeing and All Pattern Dyeing" by Gertrude Clayton Lewis is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This handbook focuses on the methods and techniques of batik dyeing, along with tie-dyeing, providing detailed instructions and insights into this intricate artistic craft. It aims to bring awareness to the processes associated with batik while encouraging artists, students, and craft workers to explore and create vibrant, individualized textile pieces. The book delves deeply into the batik process, from its historical roots and traditional methods in Java to practical guidance for practitioners in America. Lewis shares thorough explanations of tools and materials, including the tjanting and wax mixtures, as well as knowledge about dye preparation and color theory. In addition to presenting various techniques such as crackle effects in batik and suggestions for creating designs, the author emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and the personal touch in batik work. Readers are encouraged to experiment and find their style, making this resource both informative and inspiring for textile artists and hobbyists alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lewis, Gertrude Clayton, 1878-1958
EBook No.: 74474
Published: Sep 24, 2024
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Dyes and dyeing
Subject: Batik
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.