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The traditional method of printing with dye is to add the dye to a thickener paste. This method can be used for screen printing, hand-painting, and stamping and many other direct application techniques. It is important to prepare the fiber by washing to remove the sizing.

  1. Wash, dry and iron the fabric.
  2. Prepare dye thickener paste (see below).
  3. Add dye, either powder or stock solution, to thickener. Proportion the dye in the container in relation to the amount of thickener paste and desired intensity.
  4. Print, paint, or stamp on fabric.
  5. Air dry. Steam set. (See Steam setting directions.)

Preparing Dye Thickener

When screen printing with dye thickened with sodium alginate, the print base should be as thin as the image will allow. Dye printed in too thick a base will halo from the image before the fabric is cured or will accumulate in the corners, altering the image. Sodium Alginate SH is a high viscosity, low solids type of alginate thickener 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 a low viscosity, high solids alginate used for silks and synthetics when fine line definition is desired. Use about 2 1/2 times more of the F to equal the viscosity of SH.

  1. Mix chemical water by adding ¼ cup of urea and 1 Tablespoon of vinegar to 1 quart of water.
  2. Sprinkle sodium alginate over water and stir constantly for 10 minutes, OR mix in blender.
  3. Let stand for a few hours or overnight before using. Mixture may be stored in refrigerator for many months.

Sodium Alginate SH

Sodium Alginate SH is the most desirable dye thickener when dyeing cotton and other cellulose fibers.

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Sodium Alginate F

Sodium Alginate SH is the most desirable thickener when dyeing silk & synthetics.

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Synthrapol

Synthrapol is a mild soap specifically made for removing excess dye so that dried articles may be washed with other laundry.

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Silk Connection

A huge, ever changing selection of silk yardage & scarves you'll find nowhere else, at prices you'll find nowhere else.

Also cotton yardage, ties, silk hoops, cotton umbrella blanks, remnants, and more.

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Tulip Wood Stretchers

Quickly & easily removes dye and inks from skin.

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Green Label Silk Colors

Green Label Silk Color Dyes produce rich, transparent colors while being extemely easy to use.

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Red Label Silk Colors

These professional steamset dyes produce extrordinarily rich, transparent colors. Use them for fabric painting on silk, cotton & rayon and in many specialty applications.

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Procion H Dyes

Highly concentrated liquid dyes perfect for hand painted watercolor effects, hard edge painting, screening or printing.

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Procion MX Dyes

The undisputed king of tie dye, Procion MX is extemely versatile. Use it for: batik, immersion dyeing, gradation dyeing, airbrush, garment dyeing, and more.

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Acid Dyes

Acid Dyes produce the most vibrant colors possible on protein fibers and nylon.

Don't be alarmed by the name, the acid is just vinegar.

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Pre-Reduced Indigo

Dramatically reduces the time required to prepare an indigo dye bath. Get gorgeous results without the hassel.

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