Studio Supplies & Tools · 2 articles
Studio Supplies & Tools
The right gram scale, stainless dye pot, soda ash fixative, and squirt bottles make every process more consistent and less wasteful. We sort through what's worth buying at each stage so your toolkit grows with your practice.
The Auxiliary Chemicals That Make or Break a Dye Bath: Urea, Retayne, and Fixatives Explained
Urea, Retayne, Synthrapol, and soda ash aren't optional add-ons — they're the difference between dye that lasts and dye that fades. Here's how each one works
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Why Your Colors Are Washing Out: Soda Ash, Cure Time, and the Colorfastness Protocol That Actually Works
If your dyed fabric comes out of the wash looking faded or dull, the fix usually isn't more dye — it's understanding what soda ash does, how long cure time
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