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Opulence Reactive Dyes for Silk Painting Plus
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Use Opulence Reactive Dyes on...
All natural fibers: silk, cotton, linen, hemp, rayon - even feathers, wood and reeds.
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About Them...
- These are the dyes we manufacture. They have been on the market for over 25 years and have proved exceptional for fastness to light, washing and dry cleaning. The 120 colour concentrates may be used
straight from the bottle, be diluted with water, or intermixed for endless combinations. You can match anything! The colours are active for a minimum of a year from purchase. Some colours remain
active up to five years if stored in a cool dark place. To test colour paint a sample, steam or microwave to fix, cool, then wash the sample. Click on the
picture for a larger view.
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How To Fix Them...
Steam to fix (leave to air set 48 hours before and after), then wash with TNA Detergent. Be sure to add a glub of white vinegar to the final rinse to neutralize the silk. These dyes may also be fixed
in the microwave for freeform colour washes.
Great Because...
- These are Fiber Reactive dyes, they bond to the structure of the fabric and are permanent. This one is simple to use, no chemicals to add, no smells to knock you over. It's also versatile, may be
used on all natural fabrics....and comes in 120 colours... definitely a silk painting favourite.
What You Need...
What It Can Do...
- May be used for all surface application silk painting techniques: free form colour, salt swirl, serti (resist outline) technique and microwave dyeing. May be thickened for printing or painting with
Opulence Dye Binder or Sodium Alginate, (see Thickeners). May be discharged with Thiourea Dioxide.
Getting Started...
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