{"product_id":"soda-ash-fixer","title":"Soda Ash Fixer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 item margin-bottom-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"subtitle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use Soda Ash with Dharma Fiber Reactive Dye\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer pure, dense, anhydrous form of soda ash. We don't cut it and we don't dilute it. What does that mean? You may use up to 25% less soda ash powder to achieve the ideal pH for fixing the dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoda ash is essential for fixing (making permanent) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/5ba622-dc.myshopify.com\/products\/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDharma Fiber Reactive Dye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on cotton and other cellulose fibers. It enables the dye to bond with the fibers at lower temperatures, making it one of the most permanent fabric dyes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Much Soda Ash to Use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor use on cellulose fabrics (Cotton, Rayon, Linen, Hemp, etc.):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoda Soak Method for Tie-Dye and Ice Dyeing: 1 cup per gallon of warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarment Dyeing: 1 oz. per gallon of warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The amount of soda ash needed depends on the water volume and your water source. The recipe above should yield an ideal pH of 10.5. However, because every water source is different, we recommend testing the pH level with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epH test strips or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigital meter. If the solution is too low in pH, the dye won’t fully adhere to the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing Soda Ash on Silk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor use on proteins such as silk (use with caution):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoda ash can be used to fix fiber reactive dyes on silk when heat-setting isn’t an option, but use with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse half the amount compared to cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit exposure: Presoak just before tie-dyeing and cure for only 4 to 6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinner silks are more vulnerable and may lose their sheen or even fall apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat About Wool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to wool, it tends to feel brittle after being exposed to soda ash so it's best to stick with acid dyes with lots of heat\/steam instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety Precautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution!\u003c\/strong\u003e Soda ash is mildly caustic and can cause irritation. Treat it like powdered bleach or other caustic laundry products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Yourself:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear an \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/5ba622-dc.myshopify.com\/products\/n95-dust-masks\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN95 dust mask\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/5ba622-dc.myshopify.com\/collections\/safety-tools-supplies\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egloves and eye protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid inhaling the dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin Contact? Rinse off immediately.\u003cbr\u003eEye Contact? Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Your Workspace:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoda ash can damage surfaces. Cover anything that might be affected before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111869","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":50156549570873,"sku":"FIX-1lb","price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":50156549636409,"sku":"FIX-5lbs","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":50156549603641,"sku":"FIX-25lbs","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/7228\/5753\/files\/FIX_1.jpg?v=1732148377","url":"https:\/\/www.dharmatrading.com\/products\/soda-ash-fixer","provider":"Dharma Trading Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}