#wax print

[aworldofpattern]

Floral-patterned Grand Super-Wax fabric by Vlisco

'A more exclusive version of Super-Wax, rich in colours and bubbling, and printed with a gloss finish. The most defining (and beloved) feature of a Super-Wax is its duo-colour “bubbling” print effect...

...Grand Super-Wax is a luxurious twist on the original, using Vlisco cotton satin. Grand Super-Wax is made using a highly-unique wax printing technique unlike any other in the world: every piece is created with an unequalled and extraordinary level of care and precision.

First, a design in liquid wax is printed on cotton satin. A base dye such as indigo soaks into the cloth around the wax, leaving behind a deep, intense colour. The magic of the ‘wax-breaking’ during the printing process results in a large, irregular pattern of vein-like bubbles throughout the design.

One single piece of Grand Super-Wax goes through an average of 27 total step before it receives a final gloss finish, and a select number of Grand Super-Wax fabrics are covered from edge-to-edge in transparent glitter.'

[fashionsfromhistory]

Garments made by ABC Textiles to promote batik (wax print) fabric. Company now owned by Akosombo Textiles Limited in Ghana.

c.1990

Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove

[pressedpepper]

Avantika

[tiger-in-the-flightdeck]

Spent the afternoon and evening sewing appropriately seventeen kilometres worth of stage curtains. They are for Black History Month, so they are all beautiful West African wax prints. Gorgeous to look at, but were an absolute nightmare to work with.

I am now completely exhausted from hauling these fabrics around my sewing machine. My arms. They are noodles.

[ritzjewelers]

Custom Made Ring For Maddie & Alex’s Mom. Such A Beautiful Piece. Congratulations. The Couple Made The Ring As A Thank You For All Here Love And Help On Their Bridal Shower/Wedding. Ritz Jewelers, Los Angeles. 

[volup2]

CHECK OUT THE FULL EDITORIAL HERE https://www.volup2.com/.../1/i68iv06afu68bt2w6x73dwmt7k2v0t Photographer Velvet d’Amour Designer Dear Curves Model Marie Baux

[idledee]

the journey of 10,000 li, home

[elfgirlcraftworks]

Took a video while shopping for fabric. This is just one aisle of many at African Eleganza Fashions in Beltsville.

[minimavisibilia]

Ryan Gerald Nelson Seen In Every Direction 2023 Acrylic, wax, digital prints, and copper nails on canvas; Sumi ink and pencil on ash frame 46.25 × 65 in. (117.5 × 165.1 cm)

[psikonauti]

Carol Wax (American, b.1953)

Moondance, 2019

Mezzotint engraving

[fashionsfromhistory]

Dress

Claude Kameni

2021

VITALITY 1. Lively and animated character: In her designs, Claude Kameni uses fabrics often referred to as African wax prints. These vividly colored and densely patterned textiles, which have an enduring history of popular use in West and Central Africa, were originally inspired by batik, or wax-resist, cloth from Indonesia. The dynamism of Kameni’s work is indebted to the synergy she creates between these vibrant patterns, her strong silhouettes, and the body of the wearer. In this dress, the pattern is arranged to complement the curves of the figure and accentuate the flowing tiers of the skirt.

The MET; Image via @The Costume Institute Instagram

Currently on view: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

[myebi]

since valentine's day is in two weeks, i'm hosting a sale on my shop until feb 14th!! use code "CHERUB" at check0ut if you're interested in things like cute angels, birds and/or wax seals 👼💌

[thatkinkyautistic]

Herbert west stimboard(with some stim toys!)

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[greenerteacups]

Made these babies this week! I needed some quick and dirty paperbacks to write all over while I reread in preparation for new Book 5 chapters dropping 😅😅😅 Use your covers as inspiration and am so happy to have a physical copy of this incredible work. I’m very excited to make some beautiful hardbacks when the series is complete!

HOLY SHIT

[raccoonspooky]

[vexmoth]

Homemade prints now available in my ✨SHOP✨