| Permanent, colorfast and very washable. You can easily create a palette of brilliant colors ranging from light pastels to deep, vibrant hues. Perfect for all natural fibers--cotton, rayon, linen, silk, wool, paper, reeds, and wood. They will not dye synthetics. Use for tie-dye, vat dyeing, batik, airbrush, handpainting, printing, spatter-painting, and more. This concentrated dye, which you add to tap water, gives you brilliant color. Typically, 1 oz. can dye more than 5 yd. of fabric, or about nine T-shirts. They are considered non-toxic when used properly. Common sense should be used when handling any dye or chemical. Prolonged inhalation of dye powder can cause an allergic reaction in some people, so avoid breathing the powder and wear a dust mask and rubber gloves. Keep out of eyes and mouth and always supervise children carefully. Keep dyes in a closed container in a cool, dry place and they will remain usable for several years.Sodium Alginate SH is used primarily for cotton and other cellulose fibers. It may also be used for silk when fine line definition is not required.Sodium Alginate F is used for silk and synthetics when fine line definition is desired. Sodium Alginate is derived from seaweed and is the most desirable thickener for Procion MX dye. It is used to thicken dye for screen printing, painting, or to control spreading. |
