3. How is the artwork displayed?
Wall Art
Installation
4. A method (originally used in
Java) of producing coloured
designs on textiles by dyeing
them, having first applied
wax to the parts to be left
undyed.
5. How do you make a batik piece of
artwork?
Drawing with wax Dying the fabric Ironing off the wax
6. 8 Stage Task
Research contemporary Arabic Art. Produce a moodboard on the computer and print
out.
Using your moodboard as inspiration, create a design to re-produce using batik within
your sketchbook. Your design should aim to be contemporary and can include
calligraphy or illustrations
Draw out your design in pencil (lightly) on the white cotton
Using the hot wax draw out your design next to the pencil drawing on the white cotton
Place your fabric in the dye bath or paint individually with dye and leave until the next
lesson (The teacher will wash off the dye)
Iron off the wax using grease proof paper
Photograph your final work and mount the photograph within your sketchbook
Share your fabulous work on the VLE
