{"product_id":"dharma-natural-dye-aluminum-acetate","title":"Aluminum Acetate","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAluminum Acetate is a mordant used primarily for cellulose and bast fibers such as cotton, linen, hemp, rayon, and other plant based fibers. Commonly used in natural textile dyeing, it helps prepare cellulose fibers for improved dye uptake and stronger color attachment when working with botanical dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use in combination with a cellulose scour to properly prepare fibers before mordanting and dyeing. Aluminum acetate is often paired with tannin treatments and is ideal for use with natural dyes including:\u003cbr\u003emadder, annatto, marigold, pomegranate, weld, and other plant dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen mordanting cotton or other cellulose fibers, aluminum acetate should be fixed to the fiber prior to dyeing using wheat bran or calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use at approximately 5–10% WOF (weight of fiber) depending on desired shade depth and project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g of Aluminum Acetate is enough to mordant approximately 2000 g (4.4 lbs) of fiber at a 5% usage rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1315835","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53304336482617,"sku":"ALUA-250g","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53304336515385,"sku":"ALUA-500g","price":46.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/7228\/5753\/files\/DND-AAM_1.jpg?v=1780334606","url":"https:\/\/www.dharmatrading.com\/products\/dharma-natural-dye-aluminum-acetate","provider":"Dharma Trading Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}