Creative Batik

by Rosi Robinson

Rosi Robinson shows how to create beautiful batik designs and pictures, teaching all the techniques required through 9 step-by-step projects. From making simple marks and drawing with wax to dipping and painting with dyes, etching, cracking, discharging and more, this book contains all you need to create beautiful batik. A history of batik sets the scene and then there is detailed advice on all the materials and preparations required. There is artistic advice on using colour and on how to use hard wax, stamps, brushes and cantings (tjantings) through a series of appealing projects. Skills are built with each project and all templates are provided. A gallery of beautiful batik artworks provides inspiration for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Tracy Shephard]

The joy of this book lies in the techniques and the colour of the work displayed.

Traditional and Modern methods are explained and the simplicity of the craft is quite fascinating, due the beautiful effects of the fabric. 

The nine projects from cushion covers and scarves to a wonderful lampshade just shows that the possibilities are endless. I love the stamp demonstration and this is something I am going to try.

 There are a lot of suggestions for the items needed but in fact a fabulous result can be achieved just by using a candle. This means that anyone can try this technique,  from beginners to advanced Batik crafters, there really is something for everyone.

Creative Batik has an extensive range of knowledge, tips and even a history of the craft, this book will get your creative juices flowing and the inspiration within the pages is divine. 

[Jo]

A comprehensive guide, fairly detailed with photos. Batik, fairly difficult to learn from a book, is clearly explained and demonstrated. Recommended as a great reference guide and companion to the batik studio.

[Ruth Brumby]

Some interesting ideas and information, so the book is useful. Her own work is clever but not exciting and the projects she suggests are not useful. The information is given in ways that make it awkward to access with redirection from page to page.