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The batik fabric: definition, origin and technique

ilk are the two most common raw materials used to make this kind of patterned fabric. The word 'batik' comes from Javanese and means 'written with wax'. This ancient printing technique indeed uses wax to obscure parts of the fabric and obtain patterns of different colors, as on this genuine batik ...

17
Nov
2022

Ears: how to avoid earwax plugs?

1- What is the purpose of earwax? You may not know it, but your ears are self-cleaning organs! This is due to the presence of cerumen, a yellow to brown wax that protects the ear canal and facilitates the removal of germs and dust. This ear wax is produced by specific glands located in the ear c ...

27
Sep
2022

Making a mosquito repellent candle: the easy way

What equipment do you need? To make a homemade mosquito repellent candle from 100% natural ingredients, you need: 50 g of beeswax 10 ml of vegetable oil (sunflower or olive oil for example) a glass jar of about 5 cm in diameter a cotton wick a wooden chopstick (Asian chopstick or skewer type ...

01
Aug
2022

The Odyssey: summary and mythological episodes

lles (Song XI) - the episode of the sirens who drive the ships to the reefs by means of their songs: Odysseus then asks his crew to plug their ears with wax and has himself tied to the mast of the ship (Song XII) - the episode of the Helios' herds: only Odysseus, who had not eaten cattle, escapes ...

27
Mar
2008

Sweating: 5 unusual facts

In case of effort, the difference between the two sexes is even greater. Hair removal limits bad odours Body odour is less important if you shave or wax. This is because the perspiration secreted by our sweat glands is composed mostly of water and minerals and is naturally odorless. Bad odor ...

18
Aug
2015

Lisa Miquet : a photographer who changes the way we look at hair

atever his or her gender and to present it as he or she wishes, women are still slaves to certain cultural and aesthetic shackles, such as the need to wax. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miquette (@lisamiquet) Women of all kinds In the series Ornements, Lisa ...

24
Feb
2022

Facial hair: 5 methods of hair removal

d to a light fuzz on the upper lip or cheeks, you may be able to skip hair removal and opt for bleaching instead. Although it may be tempting to use wax, a razor, or depilatory cream, these methods are not recommended for the face as they can make the hair stronger and thicker. To make light and d ...

03
Aug
2023