Canting

( , ; ) is a pen-like tool used to apply liquid hot wax ( ) in the traditional native Javan batik-making process in Indonesian island of Java (mainly and originally), more precisely for the ( ). Traditional consists of copper wax-container with small pipe spout and bamboo handle. It is commonly made of copper, bronze, zinc or iron materials, as well as teflon in modern-days.

( , ; ) is a pen-like tool used to apply liquid hot wax ( ) in the traditional native Javan batik-making process in Indonesian island of Java (mainly and originally), more precisely for the ( ). Traditional consists of copper wax-container with small pipe spout and bamboo handle. It is commonly made of copper, bronze, zinc or iron materials, as well as teflon in modern-days. ==Etymology== crafters scooping hot liquid wax using canting at a batik workshop in Gulurejo village, near Yogyakarta is derived from Javanese word of canthing (IPA: ) which means the small scooping tool. ==Technique== craftswomen in Java drawing intricate patterns using canting and wax kept hot in a small heated pan Firstly, the cloth must be washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. The hot and liquid wax is scooped from small wajan (wok) heated upon small stove. The batik craftsperson sometimes blow the spout tip of canting to allow the liquid wax to flow smoothly and to avoid clogging, then they draw the line or dot upon the cloth, applying the liquid wax, following the patterns and images that previously had been drawn using pencil. A pattern is then drawn with hot wax called malam using canting. The wax functions as a dye-resist. After this, the cloth is dipped in a dye bath containing the first colour. After the cloth is dry, the wax is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colours desired. For larger areas of cloth which need to be covered, the wax is applied using a tool called nemboki/mopoki. craftswoman in Indonesia blowing a canting to avoid the wax clogging the pipe

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