The Waxing Optimization in Finding The Best Melting Point of Wax for Staining Cirebon Batik

Abstract

The Batik creation process cannot be separated from batik wax making process. There are many things should have been done in the making of cheap, high quality batik wax, as well as resistant to weather in the surrounding environment.

The problems encountered in the process of waxing including air temperature conditions different at each location will make the wax fragile (cracked) and does not function properly. Generally, batik artisans are not much concerned about the standard of good quality batik wax by recognizing well a melting point of wax.

Keywords: Optimization, Waxing, Melting Point, Cirebon Batik