CHEMICALS
SODIUM
CARBONATE
Also known as soda
ash, this is an activator for the Procion
'MX' Dye.
| 60
gm |
$1.50 |
| 250 gm |
$3.75 |
| 500 gm |
$5.75 |
| 1.0 Kg |
$9.75 |
| 10.0 Kg |
$75.00 |
UREA
It attracts moisture
from the air and keeps the fabric damp longer so the dye will
yield deeper shades (Procion 'MX'). It also increases saturation
point for direct application. Also can be used instead of salt
for silk painting to produce unique looks.
| 200
gm |
$3.00 |
| 500
gm |
$4.50 |
| 1.0
Kg |
$7.50 |
| 8.0 Kg |
$45.00 |
LUDIGOL
Use for surface applications
of Procion 'MX' or Procion 'H' Dye to reduce migration in the
steaming process. Essential for achieving
very sharp edges on painted fabrics.
| 50
gm |
$3.00 |
| 100
gm |
$5.00 |
| 250
gm |
$9.95 |
| 500
gm |
$16.00 |
| 1.0
Kg |
$29.00 |
SODIUM
ALGINATE THICKENER
Alginate is a neutral
thickening agent developed from seaweed and used in hand painting
and silk screening for a hard edge desing. It is a powder mixed
in the proportion of 5 Tbsp. to one litre of warm water. Blend
well and set aside to set to a gelled consistency. Mix dye into
the gum at a 1:1 ratio. Wash after steaming
to remove crispness. Refrigerate mixture to prolong life.
| 85
gm |
$5.00 |
| 200
gm |
$10.00 |
| 500
gm |
$20.00 |
| 1.0
Kg |
$34.00 |
SODIUM
SULFATE (Glauber Salt)
This is to replace
plain salt for dyeing with Procion MX
Dyes, expecially for Turquoise as it will greatly improve
the colour yield.
| 1.0
Kg |
$2.75 |
| 12.0 Kg |
$25.00 |
COARSE SALT CRYSTALS
Use with dyes or diluted
paints to make swirling patterns. For maximum effect leave space
between crystals. Apply to wet dye and allow the fabric to sag
while drying for additional colour blending.
NON-IODIZED SALT
Essential chemical
in immersion dyeing with Procion 'MX' Dyes. Non-Iodized Salt opens
the fibres up to let it accept dye during the immersion dyeing
technique.
CITRIC ACID
Safe, concentrated
(56%) acid to improve dyeing yield with Country Classic Dyes.
One tablespoon is equivalent to 1 cup of vinegar.
| 200
gm |
$5.00 |
| 500 gm |
$10.00 |
G&S
TNA SOAP (generic Synthrapol)
This product is a concentrated
non-ionic soaping agent used in the initial and after wash. Removes
sizing and is excellent for light coloured areas by preventing
contact bleeding of excessive dye particles during the after wash.
It also works as a wetting agent during dyeing. procsess. Similar
to Synthrapol Soap.
| 60
mL |
$2.50 |
| 120
mL |
$3.50 |
| 250
mL |
$5.00 |
| 500
mL |
$7.00 |
| 1.0
L |
$10.00 |
THIOUREA DIOXIDE
Use to remove colour
from natural fibres. With hot tap water, Thiourea Dioxide is an
excellent colour reducer for re-dying. It may also be added to
print pastes for discharge printing and is used for bleaching
natural wools to obtain clear colours in subsequent dyeing. Chemicals
required are sodium carbonate, lissapol ND soap and sodium alginate
for discharge printing.
| 100
gm |
$5.95 |
| 250
gm |
$12.45 |
| 1.0
Kg |
$35.00 |
DISCHARGE
PASTE
For removing areas of
colour from dyed natural fabrics
Directions: Apply to
fabric with a brush. Thin with water if necessary for penetration
into fabric. When paste is dry, iron with a steam iron on lowest
steam setting. The more steam the better. Colour will leave the
fabric at this stage. Wash or rinse fabric with water to return
it to its natural softness. Discharge paste works well for dyes
on natural fabrics. There are occasional fiber reactive colours
which are not susceptible to colour removal. Test samples should
be prepared prior to production runs.
Caution: A strong odour
is given off during the steam ironing step. Contact with eyes and
skin may cause irritation. Ingestion may result in gastric disturbances.
Inhalation of vapours while ironing may result in respiratory irritation.
Wear an approved organic vapour/mist respirator if necessary. Use
in well ventilated area. Keep this product away from children. MSDS
available on request
| 250
mL |
$
9.95 |
| 1.0
L |
$29.95 |
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
Pure water softener (sodium
hexametaphosphate). Use for immersion and direct applications. It
neutralizes metallic ions in tap water that may interfere with the
reaction of the dyes. It also improves the flow of print pastes.
RAYCAFIX
(formerly RETAYANE)
Fixitive rinse for
many dyed fabrics. A liquid chemical which eliminates
any further bleeding. Extremely useful helping fix stubborn dye
runoff for Procion MX & H dyed fabrics especially, but has
worked to stop run off from countless other dyes from known and
"unknown" sources.
| 120
mL |
$5.00 |
| 500
mL |
$17.00 |
| 1.0 L |
$30.00 |
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