Ferrous Sulfate | Iron For Natural Dyeing | 50g-1kg
3,75 €–7,50 €Price range: 3,75 € through 7,50 €
It is a mordant for natural plant dyeing. It can be used as a mordant or post-dyeing color modifier. Usually, it shifts naturally dyed colors to deeper, darker shades, turns yellow shades to olive green, red to purple, beige to brown or grey, brown to dark brown, or even black. The addition of iron increases the light and wash fastness of dyes.
Cream of tartar, a byproduct of winemaking, is not just a kitchen staple but also a hidden gem in the world of natural dyeing. This versatile compound, scientifically known as potassium bitartrate, offers a range of benefits as it acts as a mordant, helping dyes bind more effectively to specifically protein or animal fibers. Cream of tartar is used to soften wool and brighten shades, in addition to being used to shifts the dye color and is used for the same purpose in the watercolors world. Moreover, it enhances the dye’s adherence to the fabric, ensuring that your natural dyeing projects maintain their beauty even after multiple washes.
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Alum powder, Potassium aluminum sulfate or potassium alum is the most common and oldest mordant for wool, silk, linen, cotton, linen, and many other fibers. It helps fibers form chemical bonds with dyes and improves the wash and light fastness of natural dyes. Formula: KAl(SO4)2·12H2O.
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Calcium Hydroxide is one of the 3 ingredients in indigo vats, whether fructose, banana or iron vat. Its also known as hydrated lime, or slaked lime . Chemical formula: Ca(OH)2.It serves as an alkali in many dye recipes. When used in indigo vats, in the fermentation phase, it raises the ph level which helps in dissolving the indigo and in the aid process later on.
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Gum Arabic powder ( AcaciaGum ) , A natural gum obtained from the sap of the Senegalese acacia plant, known for its versatility in a variety projects.It can be used as a thickener for inks, watercolors, printing etc..In addition, The uses in cosmetics are widespread, it can be used to make makeup, hairspray, eye contour, creams, gels…It is a natural emulsifier ideal for formulations that contain, in proportion, more water than oil.
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Ferrous Sulfate | Iron For Natural Dyeing | 50g-1kg
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