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Alum

(Aluminum Sulfate)
Stock# Product Details Quantity Dharma Price
#AL1
  Alum - 1 lb. (about 1 3/4 cups)
$3.49
#AL5
  Alum - 5 lbs. (about 9 cups)
$10.95
#AL25
  Alum - 25 lbs. (about 45 cups)
$49.00
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Product Description

Used as a mordant in natural dyeing or for preparing fabrics for marbling.

Use 1.75 tsp per lb. of fiber (wool or silk) for dye baths.

Made in: UNITED STATES (USA)
Alum
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND USE

Alum is used in the fabric marbling processes as a pre-mordant and an after bath.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Dissolve 6-9 Tbsp. alum into 1 gallon of water to make a solution.

ADDITIONAL USES:

Also used in natural dyeing.

DHARMA COMMENTS:

ALERT: Be careful not to leave on the fabric too long or get hot as that combination can damage the fabric.

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MOST HELPFUL REVIEWS
3/23/2011
This product is Aluminum Sulfate (AS) w/o Potassium. Most dye books, including Wild Color, as referred by a rep. at Dharma, recommends Aluminum Potassium Sulfate (APS), also known as alum. While it's OK to use AS, it is recommended that smaller amounts be used. Also, colors may appear dull compared to those used with APS. To learn more go to www.earthues.com/aboutmordants.html
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5/10/2009
fast shipping- love the big bag options, though i wish the manufacturer would package it in a resealable bag- thanks!
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4/25/2009
Perfect! I appreciate the lack of lumps and jagged bits in the powder I get. Price is good & shipping quick!
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11/12/2012
It's alum. Does the job. Not much more I can say about it!
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9/25/2012
Fabulous product
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MOST RECENT REVIEWS
1/16/2013
Nothing was mentioned about alum rotting material--though well rinsed, my dyed fabrics all began to disintegrate after a week!
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10/28/2011
Worked well. Strange black crumbs in the bottom of the mordanting pot.
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9/23/2011
disolved easily in warm water
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9/8/2011
love the fact i can get large bags of this
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8/27/2011
really, what can you say about a product whose results are unquantifiable?
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7/12/2011
Easy to use
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3/24/2011
Great price
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1/27/2011
This product is great, exactly what you need and expect....
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