Question

What is the process of printing where areas are opaqued with wax, and in succeeding dye baths, the fabric is waxed to retain each color, creating a crinkled effect?

a) Wax dyeing
b) Batik printing
c) Wax resist dyeing
d) Fabric wax process

Answer 1

Batik printing is the process of opaquing areas with wax and waxing fabric in dye baths to retain each color and create a crinkled effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of printing where areas are opaqued with wax, and in succeeding dye baths, the fabric is waxed to retain each color, creating a crinkled effect is called batik printing.

Originally, batik printing originated in Indonesia and involved using wax to draw designs on plain cotton cloth, which was then immersed in a dye bath. The wax would be melted off, leaving behind the design against the background of color. This technique later gained popularity in African countries, where it is known as wax print.