Canthing, a tool used to Making Batik

canting (batik pen)Batik fabric, batik shirt, batik shirt, batik bags, shoes, batik, and all made from Batik definitely very unique. But you know, with what and how Batik is made? So Batik can be created to make various kinds of accessories. You will surely ask – ask, what tool is used for painting Batik? Pen, pencil, or maybe a brush?

Batik painted by hand, it’s called Batik written. Batik there is also the seal or stamp, it namaya Batik Cap. Now that we will describe now is Batik Tulis. Imagine you paint on a piece of batik cloth by using the pen? It must be very tiring instead. But it is reality. Batik artisans using a special pen for the batik. CANTHING pen name. I’m sure you’re familiar with that name. Canthing’s known this was only available in batik craftsmen.
blowing cantings
Canthing is the pen batik. Canthing shape more similar to pipe smoking. It’s just the tip pointed and there is a kind of tool to accommodate ink malam called batik. This canting must be blown before etched in the fabric that will dibatik. The purpose is to keep ink imprint on the fabric and where not to mbleber where. Not a unique way of making batik? Surely you will be better understood if done directly.

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