Chemical Resist Mixing Chart
Remazol Dyes
These formulas tested with yellow, magenta, cyan, & black Red Label Silk Colors Dyes.
| Value |
Dye |
Remazol
Print Base |
Baking
Soda |
Soda
Ash |
Fixing
Agent FRP |
| Light |
3/4 t |
1/2 c |
11/2 t |
3/4 t |
1/2 t |
| Medium |
11/2 t |
1/2 c |
11/2 t |
3/4 t |
1 t |
| Dark |
1 t |
1/2 c |
11/2 t |
3/4 t |
11/2 t |
Notes:
- Both remazol-over and remazol-under methods are more effective using FRP as the activator.
- You can pre-mix a large quantity of print paste with the appropriate amount of FRP, then add dye to portions of it as needed. However, print paste containing FRP needs to be refigerated.
Reactive Dyes
| Value of Remazol Dye |
Reactive Print Paste |
Chemical
Resist |
Soda
Ash |
Reactive
Dye |
| Light |
1/2 c |
1/4 t |
3/4 t |
as needed |
| Medium |
1/2 c |
1/2 t |
3/4 t |
as needed |
| Dark |
1/2 c |
1 t |
3/4 t |
as needed |
Notes:
- The soda soak/batching method is effective for reactive-under/remazol-over method of chemical resist. It cannot be used for the remazol-under/reactive-over method.
- You can pre-mix a large quantity of print paste with the appropriate amount of chemical resist, then add reactive dye and soda ash to portions of it as needed. Chemical resist paste itself does not need to be refridgerated.
- A tentative conclusion from testing indicated that 1 tsp of chemical resist agent per cup of reactive dye paste is effective for resisting most values of remazol dyes.
