Alum

(Aluminum Sulfate)
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#AL1  Alum - 1 lb. (about 1 3/4 cups) $3.49
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#AL5  Alum - 5 lbs. (about 9 cups) $10.95
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#AL25  Alum - 25 lbs. (about 45 cups) $49.00
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Used as a mordant in natural dyeing or for preparing fabrics for marbling.
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Alum Instructions
Alum Instructions

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

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Average Rating:  4.73 (11 reviews)
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Reviewed: Thu Oct 15 06:07:42 2009
Alum is alum.
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Reviewed: Sun Aug 9 18:28:46 2009
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Reviewed: Sun Jul 26 11:48:14 2009
Have not used this yet, but have used in the past.
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Reviewed: Thu Jul 16 22:01:42 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 14 06:43:05 2009
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Reviewed: Sun May 10 11:22:40 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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Reviewed: Thu May 7 07:00:11 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 7 06:09:04 2009
Working great to prep fabric sheets for printing, also its usual use with dying.
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Reviewed: Mon May 4 07:23:49 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Apr 25 01:32:21 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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Reviewed: Tue Jan 27 10:04:19 2009
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