Batiks, process, waxing, hand-dying, artist, artists, art Batik is the process of waxing and dyeing cloth.
Hand drawn batiks, which are called tulis batiks, are examples of the finest batik work.
The canting consists of a small copper cup with a spout through which melted wax can flow out onto the cloth. The cup is mounted on a wooden or rattan handle. The size of the spout and the number of spouts may vary for different functions. To begin making a tulis batik, beeswax is melted in a small metal pot with a flame underneath. The design is drawn on the cotton fabric with a pencil.