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Potassium Alum - 4 oz

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Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is probably the most commonly used mordant by Natural dyers of both protein and cellulose fibers. It is used to improve both the lightfastness and washfastness as well as creating bright clear colors. It is safe when handled properly and relatively inexpensive. 

Aluminum sulfate results from the refining of Bauxite which is raw aluminum ore. Sulfuric acid is used during the process to remove most of the impurities such as iron and silica. Potassium Alum is created by further purification with potassium. This results in fewer impurities, especially iron and results in brighter colors. Potassium alum is more expensive then aluminum sulfate but preferred by many natural dyers. 

Use at 12-20% WOF

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Zion
Great mordant!

Great mordant!

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Deborah
Shipped quickly! I haven't gotten a chanc...

Shipped quickly! I haven't gotten a chance to use this yet, but love that many things I need can be found in one shop. Thank you!

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Aylin
Awesome customer service, and shipping....

Awesome customer service, and shipping.
I can't stress that enough! I had purchased alum but had miscalculated, long story short, I am absolutely thrilled about my dye project. Photos to come soon. Thank you for all of your help!! I'm ever so grateful! ♥️

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Aylin
Wonderful service, super fast shipping, an...

Wonderful service, super fast shipping, and perfect pricing for my needs, I'll submit a photograph as soon as possible. I'll definitely be back. Thank you so much! I'm sure to be smitten with my dye project!

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