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BATIK EFFECT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cracking 1, record 1, English, cracking
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The marbled effect characteristic of batik prints is due to the cracking of the wax during dyeing which allows the dye to penetrate the pattern in fine lines. 1, record 1, English, - cracking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- craquelure
1, record 1, French, craquelure
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La craquelure du batik est obtenue en froissant le tissu enduit de cire avant le passage dans le bain de teinture. Le colorant pénètre par les fissures irrégulières de la cire. 1, record 1, French, - craquelure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- batik effect
1, record 2, English, batik%20effect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
batik: In this dyeing process developed in Java, wax and other substances that resist dye are applied, then washed out to leave dramatic patterns. 2, record 2, English, - batik%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Teinturerie
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet batik
1, record 2, French, effet%20batik
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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