YOGYAKARTA - One of the important stages in making batik is nglorod, namely the process of dissolving or cleaning the night from batik cloth after the coloring process. So, how do you dissolve or clean the night on batik cloth?
Nglorod, requires special thoroughness and technique so as not to damage batik cloth. This process aims to give rise to batik motifs that have been made. More specifically, see the following explanation:
Reporting from Batik Cap Skills Teacher's Book The purpose of the smoothing is to show the true batik motif after the coating of night candles that cover it is removed. This process is carried out after all coloring is complete.
The process of batik smoothing utilizes the properties of wax that melts easily when exposed to heat. Batik cloth that has been colored and given a wax motif is then boiled in hot water.
Then the high water temperature will cause the wax to melt and escape the fabric fiber. After the wax is completely lost, the batik cloth is ready to be used. This stage marks the completion of the batik cap cloth.
Before starting the smoothing, make sure you have prepared some of the following equipment and materials:
Also read the article discussing How to Wash Batik For The First Time So It Doesn't Have To Be Luntur And Pudar
Here are the steps that you can follow in the process of removing batik cloth:
Prepare a large enough container such as drums, big pans, or pots. Then fill the container with about 15 liters of clean water. Heat the water until it boils, and after the water boils, add 1 kilogram of ash soda. Stir until the ash soda dissolves perfectly.
Dip the batik cap cloth into a hot water solution that has been mixed with ash soda. Let the cloth be submerged for a while, then lift and dip back. Repeat this process several times.
Tips: Use a tool such as a wooden stick to lift and dip the cloth so that you are not exposed to hot water.
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After the night candle looks soluble, lift the cloth and move it into a container filled with cold water. Add a little ash soda to the cold water to help remove the wax remains. Then rinse the cloth thoroughly so that no more wax sticks.
Rice cloth slowly to remove excess water. Then dry the cloth in a shady and windy place. Avoid drying directly in the sun to keep the batik color bright.
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