Results for “Thickening Agents” (27 products)

Discharging is the process of removing dye (by destroying or altering the dye "chromophores") with various chemicals or bleach, often in pleasing patterns or designs through Shibori or Tie Dye methods, or by stamping, stenciling or block printing. Discharging can be incorporated into more complex...

Primaries: Bright Yellow, Magenta, Turquoise, Black On Silk and Cotton (or other natural fibers): To use this dye, you would normally dilute the concentrated dye with chemical water (also use water softener if you have hard water) to the strength of color you desire. To...

Get answers to common questions about marbling! Learn about floating pigments, creating intricate patterns, and transferring beautiful designs onto paper and fabric. What is Marbling? Marbling is an ancient art technique that involves floating pigments on the surface of a liquid, creating intricate and colorful...

Did you know that on natural fibers, Fiber Reactive Dyes are considered more permanent than most any other type of dye? Fiber Reactive dyes actually have a chemical reaction in the presence of a Ph altering "fixative" like Soda Ash, causing them to form a...

Did you know that indigo is one of the oldest dyestuffs in the world? For millennia this dye provided the only colorfast and lightfast clear blue available for fabrics. It was highly valuable for trade and recipes were often closely guarded secrets. It has been...

Having trouble with your screen printing projects? This comprehensive guide will help you identify and solve common screen printing problems, from uneven ink coverage to registration issues. Uneven Ink Coverage Problem: Ink coverage is uneven, resulting in areas with more or less ink than intended....

Get answers to common questions about Dharma's Fiber Reactive Procion MX Dyes, including fixing methods, color mixing, black dyes, storage, dyebath techniques, and special additives. What makes Fiber Reactive dyes unique from other dyes? What are all the different ways to make it permanent ("fix"...

Acid dyes are made for dyeing wool, silk and nylon. These powdered dyes are intended for tub-dyeing yardage, yarns or clothing. You can use these dyes either on top of your stove or in a washing machine but they do require very hot water to...

Find solutions to common discharge and color removal challenges, including incomplete lifting, uneven application, fabric damage prevention, safety procedures, and techniques for controlled and effective color removal. Inadequate Color Removal Problem: The color doesn't fully lift, leaving traces of the original color. Solution: Increase the...

Having trouble with your marbling projects? This comprehensive guide will help you identify and solve common marbling problems, from paint floating issues to pattern transfer difficulties. Paint Doesn't Spread or Float Problem: The marbling paint doesn't spread or float on the water surface. Solution: Ensure...

Here's a really exciting product! Dharma Pigment Dye is a concentrated, non-toxic pigment system that when applied to fabrics, looks and feels like dye. The big thing is that, unlike dyes, you can get wash-fast, dry-cleanable, permanent results without the use of steamers, chemical fixatives,...

Applicable to any brand of Acid Dyes Acid Dyes are the dye of choice for dyeing all protein fibers, like wool and other animal hair like alpaca, angora, mohair, etc., silk, feathers, and also they dye nylon. They are even used on leather sometimes. These...

A A.B.I. Short for Air Brush Ink. These are rich pigments, thinned and ready to spray. They should be smooth flowing with great color intensity. Abrasion Resistance A Fabric's ability to withstand wear and rubbing. Acetate A man-made cellulose fabric similar to Rayon used in...

Fiber reactive dyes attach permanently to cellulose fibers using a covalent (electron-sharing) bond. These molecules carry a "chromophore" which absorb varying spectrums of the light, allowing only certain spectrums to reflect. Covalent bonding is the one of the most basic and strongest types of chemical...

Folks love to tie-dye but sometimes they don't come out as expected, and even seasoned tie-dyers can have an issue out of the blue. So to help you figure out what might be going on, we have made a list of everything we could think...

When mixing powdered Acid Dyes Dharma recommends the following dye dissolving procedure: Always, always add liquid to powder, not powder to liquid. Start with a cup of very hot (at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit) water and add about 1 tablespoon of that water to the...