Batik Process
My technical process is based on the ancient art of creating
designs on fabric using dye and wax. I apply my color
and wax at the same time by painting on white cotton with
very hot colored wax. I use a variety of brush sizes and
shapes. When the cotton is completely saturated with
colored wax it is crackled and placed in a black dye
bath. Everywhere the wax cracks, the dye takes that
space making an interesting patterning effect and naturally
outlining shapes in the design. The fabric is then ironed
between sheets of white paper to remove most of the wax.
My process is a long-term process creating relationships at
each stage between color, shape and line. I create my own
compositions and do all of the finish work.
I was featured on the "Texas Country Reporter" on
Saturday, November 13, 2004. That program has been
rebroadcast several times since then.
It is my hope that you too will feel joy and satisfaction
when living with my batiks.
Lynda Wilson
Batik Artist
