Batik, Mijer insists, is not a matter of smearing wax at random and hoping for the best. He describes the craft as practised in Java and its revival in Holland, then guides the reader through materials, the little copper tjanting used to draw in wax, the stages of waxing and dyeing, removing stains, and keeping a dye record.
A clear, practical introduction for textile artists and anyone curious about the history of the craft. Download the free EPUB.