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The batik birthing of Jennifer

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A photo journal of the batik process of our Jennifer Stretch-Hybrid wrap from white cotton to inspection.

STEP 1:

The fabric is prepared for dyeing and crumpled carefully on the table, ready for the first color application.
The fabric is prepared for dyeing and crumpled carefully on the table, ready for the first color application.

STEP 2:

The first color is applied.
The first color is applied.

STEP 3:

Batik artists continue to build up the colors that will form the base of the batik images.
Batik artists continue to build up the colors that will form the base of the batik images.

STEP 4:

These bright yellows, greens, and reds are the colors that will make up the beautiful sunflower design on our Jennifer wrap.
These bright yellows, greens, and reds are the colors that will make up the beautiful sunflower design on our Jennifer wrap.

STEP 5:

The fabric is pressed and ready for the batik print to be applied by stamping.
The fabric is pressed and ready for the batik print to be applied by stamping.

STEP 6:

Jennifer's flowers are printed on the fabric using a copper stamp dipped in batik wax.
Jennifer’s flowers are printed on the fabric using a copper stamp dipped in batik wax.

STEP 7:

The bright dye is removed from all areas that have not been stamped with wax.
The bright dye is removed from all areas that have not been stamped with wax.

STEP 8:

The stamps protect the first layer of color everywhere there is wax, and all other color is stripped from the wrap.
The stamps protect the first layer of color everywhere there is wax, and all other color is stripped from the wrap.

STEP 9:

The wax stamps still on the fabric to protect the pattern, the main colors of the wrap are applied by many hands.
The wax stamps still on the fabric to protect the pattern, the main colors of the wrap are applied by many hands.

STEP 10:

The wrap is hung on racks so the dye can set in the Balinese sunshine. We suspect there may be sleepy dust in the air, as well.
The wrap is hung on racks so the dye can set in the Balinese sunshine. We suspect there may be sleepy dust in the air, as well.

STEP 11:

Wraps are hung in the open air, protected by a ceiling, for inspection.
Wraps are hung in the open air, protected by a ceiling, for inspection.

STEP 12:

The dyes and fabrics are carefully inspected before finishing and sewing.
The dyes and fabrics are carefully inspected before finishing and sewing.

Kristi Hayes-Devlin

Kristi is the founder of both Wrapsody (2004) and the BCIA (2010). She is a bit of a control freak, dabbles in Zentangle, and she occasionally upcycles sweaters. Her vices include coffee and egg sandwiches.

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