It’s the second day of Snowy English Bintaro holiday program. In a rainy day, together with the students we all went to Rumah Citra Bintaro to make batik. As an Indonesian, Snowy English Bintaro wanted to introduce Batik as Indonesia’s traditional costume. So, the students would know the steps to make it and proud to use it.
At Rumah Citra, we all gathered in the hall and was greeted by the Manager. He welcomed us and explained about the history of batik and the equipments to make it. Before we made batik, we have to follow the steps.
1. First step
The children sat on benches to draw patterns on a piece of cloth. Rumah Citra already prepared some pictures that usually use in batik. They just copy the picture by pasting it through the cloth but they also allowed to draw by their own. Children and their companions were busy to finish this step.
2. Second Step
Finished with the drawing, it’s time for us to move to the waxing zone. As shown in the photos, the children had to cover the picture with hot wax and canting as the tool. They had to be careful when applied it.Be careful guys!!!!
3. Third Step
After the wax dried, the children should colored their clothes. Sitting around the paints and brushes, they looked really serious. we can see red horse, green Snowy, Blue flowers, etc. Before we moved to the next step, we have to wait until the paints dried first.
While waiting the clothes dried, Mr. Risky brought the children to the hall again to have games. The first game was reviewing the steps and tools that we needed to make batik. The next game was musical game and the children had to sing along with the song. After the game, the children can enjoy some snacks in goody bags together.
4. Fourth Step
It’s the last step of making batik. The children back to the waxing zone again. First the clothes were dipped in cold water with some mixtures. Next, dip the clothes in colored water to give a background color. Last put them in hot water to loose the wax.
Finally the batik process was finish. The children really happy to have their own made batik. Before they went home, they had to give nice poses with their batik. SMILEEEEEE…..!!!!!!
Photos by: Snowy English Bintaro