The Effect of Olive Oil Composition on The Staining Quality of Klowong Batik Wax

Abstract

Batik is visual art that integral to the cultural identity as well as illustrates the life values upon which the life of the community is laid. It uses a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. This research aims to know the composition of olive oil that required on batik Klowong and to know its effect on the results. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods such as ingredients measurement technique, questionnaire distribution and voter calculation. The wax for batik Klowo ng consists of olive oil, resin, and white paraffin. The beeswax is an independent variable that is varied in the composition for five different samples (10 grams, 20 grams, 30 grams, 40 grams, 50 grams). The sharpness of the motifs is visually analysed by six respondents. The results showed that sample D and E have better quality than the other samples. While sample A has the highest level of motifs sharpness.

Formulation and Analysis of Handwritten Batik Wax Quality from Recycled Materials

“…Pine resin resembles slightly brownish glass with a texture akin to hard sugar crystals. When heated, it quickly melts into a thick, brownish liquid (Dulmalik et al, 2020). Pine resin is a mixture that allows the wax to form lines and adhere well to the fabric.…”

“…It has a light yellow colour and can be used as a substitute or to reduce the use of beeswax, making the wax more pliable and more accessible to remove. Microwax serves the same purpose as beeswax, reducing the need for beeswax in the mixture (Dulmalik et al, 2020). The more microwax used in the composition, the lower the melting point during the raw material melting process (Malik et al, 2018).…”

“…Beeswax has a textured, soft, and sticky consistency, turning brownish to almost yellow when heated. It forms a thick brownish liquid when heated but is challenging to melt due to its soft and sticky texture (Dulmalik et al, 2020). Beeswax is shown in Figure 2.…”

“…It appears as transparent, yellow glass and has a tough texture. When heated, colophonium resin transforms into a slightly thick yellow liquid (Dulmalik et al, 2020). Including colophonium resin in wax mixtures enhance hardness, prevents quick solidification, and contributes to the overall quality of batik wax.…”

Optimasi Komposisi Malam Batik Tulis dari Bahan Daur Ulang dengan Menggunakan Metode Taguchi

“…Sifat-sifat dari malam lebah yaitu warnanya kuning suram, mudah meleleh dan titik leleh nya rendah (59°C), mudah melekat pada kain, tahan lama, tak berubah oleh perubahan iklim dan mudah lepas pada lorodan dengan air panas [18]. Malam lebah agak sulit dicairkan karena teksturnya yang lembut dan lengket [9].…”