When working with mordants & modifiers use well ventilated area and face mask.
Alum acetate is a good alternative mordant to use on cellulose fibres compared to Alum. It creates a stronger bond with the fibre thus creating richer more saturated colours on cellulose fibres.
Use Alum acetate after your tannin bath. Not recommended for protein fibres.
5 - 8% WOF.
Alum acetate bath may be kept and re used several times.
When weighing and adding to dye bath use well ventilated area and face mask. Alum acetate is a fine powder that can float around when disturbed.
Please view our Natural Dyes Instruction Guide for more information.
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