02428cam a22003373u 4500 74474 UtSlPG 20260610134726.0 m cr n 260607r20241921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22002357 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Lewis, Gertrude Clayton, 1878-1958 First lessons in batik Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-09-24 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) "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.) Originally published: Chicago: The Prang Company, 1921 Dyes and dyeing Batik https://archive.org/details/firstlessonsinba00lewi/page/n13/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74474 115199 115199