Description
Aquarelle Cutch Liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that creates a soft brown. Cutch (Acacia catechu) is the rich reddish brown color seen in Indian textiles. It is both a dyestuff and tanning agent and has been used in India since ancient times. Cutch has a very sweet aroma and takes a long simmer to yield rich brown. Alum mordants tend to turn Cutch yellow. So if you are seeking a deep chocolate shade, mordant with iron. After that, dye with 20-30% cutch on the wof (weight of fiber) for a beautiful shade.
Each Aquarelle liquid natural dye is pre-extracted from a leaf, root, bark or other natural source. They combine easily and produce beautiful shades. Thicken with Print Paste Thickener. After that, use for printing, painting and other surface design applications.
So make sure to check out the How To section on liquid natural dyes!
Color Ideas for Aquarelle Cutch Liquid
Saxon Blue with Cutch creates a Sea Green
Madder with Cutch creates a beautiful burnished Burgundy red
Cutch with a pinch of Soda Ash will make a reddish Russet
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