We get mordant questions all the time at Botanical Colors so why not create Mordant Monday??? Got mordanting questions? Email [email protected]. Today we look at linen!
YOU ASKED: I am wondering why mordanting with alum might change the feel of the fabric? I dye linen a lot and I haven’t been able to figure out why this happens and how to restore it to its original softness!
KATHY ANSWERED: If your fabric is feeling stiff after mordanting, you may be able to restore softness through a gentle tumble in a clothes dryer. If this doesn’t solve the problem, evaluate how much alum you are using and see if you can reduce the amount used.
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