Citric Acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. In the fiber art world, it is used as an alternative to vinegar or acetic acid 56% when dyeing protein fibers such as silk or wool. It can be used both with Acid Dyes and Fiber Reactive Dyes on protein fibers. The big advantage - economical and has NO ODOR! Use 1 TBS to one pound dry fiber for immersion dyeing. Use 4 tsp. per quart (32 oz.) as a pre-soak for direct application of either Fiber Reactive or Acid Dyes, when steaming or microwaving to set. There are roughly 3 cups in a 1lb bag.
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Category: Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts > Crafts & Hobbies > Fibercraft & Textile Arts > Textile Art Tools & Accessories
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3/1/2009
5
I don't know why it took me so long to switch from using vinegar to using citric acid for my yarn dyeing but I'm so glad I did. This stuff works like a charm and is easier and less expensive than white vinegar.
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11 of 11 users found this review helpful.
6/15/2009
5
Using citric acid is so much cheaper than vinegar and also eliminates that awful vinegar smell. It's easy to use and works great!
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8 of 8 users found this review helpful.
1/20/2013
5
Awesome! So glad I don't have to run out and buy gallon after gallon of vinegar anymore. As for measurement I see a lot of different guidestables out there... I've found that mixing 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of citric acid into each 1 quart (32 oz.) mason jar of dye works perfectly.
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7 of 7 users found this review helpful.
5/4/2009
5
Eliminates the smell of vinegar. Works great!
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7 of 7 users found this review helpful.
8/2/2015
5
I use it for crockpot dyeing. 14cup per vat and 2 to 3 hrs cooking time. Has been fantastic for exhausting all the dye. Works better than vinegar for me but am using more than technically recommended.
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5 of 5 users found this review helpful.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS
9/6/2015
5
Great price!!
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
9/1/2015
5
worked great
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
7/11/2015
4
Tried for the first time instead of vinegar. No problems encountered and no difference noted with finished wool yarn.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
7/7/2015
5
This is an economial way to and necessary acid to acid dyes.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
5/20/2015
5
1 lb is a lot of powder. This will last le a while. Dissolved easily.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
4/30/2015
5
I love how cost effective Citrus Acid is and doesn't create a smell! It's great for dyeing.
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4/19/2015
5
Wonderful product. When I added it to the dye bath with the color and mohair plush already in the dye bath it was like ... BAM! ... instant vibrant color.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
3/22/2015
5
Dissolved easily and smells better than vinegar what's not to love?
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