{"title":"Mordants \u0026 Modifiers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMordants and modifiers can be used to \u003cstrong\u003eenhance and preserve the colours\u003c\/strong\u003e created from using \u003cstrong\u003enatural dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e.  They help the dyes bond to the fabric, improving longevity and transforming shades and tone. Applying mordants and modifiers allows you to create unique colour pallets, while ensuring the colour ‘grabs onto’ the fabric more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aluminium-sulphate-mordant","title":"Aluminium Sulphate Mordant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAluminium sulphate is one of the most widely used mordants in natural dyeing, valued for its ability to produce bright, long-lasting colours on natural fibres. Ideal for use with wool, silk, and other protein-based materials, it helps bind natural dyes to fabric, improving colour retention and wash fastness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Kind Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52990700257622,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cream-of-tartar-natural-dyeing","title":"Cream Of Tartar Dyeing Assistant","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream of tartar is a popular natural dyeing assistant, commonly used alongside mordants like alum to enhance colour results and improve dye uptake. This gentle additive helps produce softer, brighter tones while preventing fibre damage during the mordanting process. It is especially valued in natural dyeing for wool and silk, where it helps create even shades with a smooth finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn natural dyeing, cream of tartar is not typically used alone as a mordant but works in combination with mordants to modify how dyes interact with fibres. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Kind Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52990737875286,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"soda-ash-modifier","title":"Soda Ash Modifier","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoda ash, also known as sodium carbonate, is a key ingredient in natural dyeing, particularly for preparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant-based fibres like cotton, linen, and hemp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike traditional mordants that fix dye to fibres, soda ash is primarily used to modify pH levels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used in scouring and pre-treatment, soda ash helps remove natural oils, waxes, and impurities from fabric. In addition, soda ash plays a crucial role in certain dye techniques, such as fibre-reactive dyeing, where it activates the dye to chemically bond with the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Kind Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52990845911382,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"ferrous-sulphate-iron-mordant","title":"Ferrous Sulphate (Iron) Mordant","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrous sulphate (iron) is a powerful mordant and colour modifier used in natural dyeing to deepen tones and create rich, muted shades. Known for its ability to “sadden” colours, iron shifts brighter hues into earthy greys, olives, and deep browns, making it an essential tool for natural dyers seeking more complex, tonal results. It is commonly used with tannin-rich plant dyes and works effectively on both protein fibres like wool and silk, and cellulose fibres such as cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron should be used carefully and in small quantities, a little goes a long way, it can also make fibres feel harsher if overused. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Kind Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52991341265238,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"calcium-carbonate-modifier","title":"Calcium Carbonate Modifier","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium carbonate, commonly known as limestone or chalk, is a gentle yet effective additive used in natural dyeing to adjust pH levels and influence colour outcomes. Unlike traditional mordants that bind dye to fibres, calcium carbonate works as a pH modifier, creating a more alkaline environment that can shift and enhance the tones of natural dyes. It is especially useful when working with plant-based dyes where subtle changes in pH can dramatically alter final colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Kind Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52991423185238,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solsticecrafts.co.uk\/collections\/mordants-modifiers.oembed","provider":"Earth Kind Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}