{"product_id":"aluminium-acetate-cellulose-mordant","title":"ALUMINIUM ACETATE | Cellulose mordant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Modern Mordant for Linen, Hemp \u0026amp; Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium acetate is one of the most widely used mordants for natural dyeing on cellulose fibres such as linen, hemp, cotton, ramie and nettle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike alum, which works exceptionally well on protein fibres, aluminium acetate has become a popular choice for cellulose fibres because it can help produce bright, clear and colourfast shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium Acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant for cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine white powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinen, hemp, cotton, ramie, nettle and other cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Approach to Mordanting Cellulose Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt AppleOak FibreWorks, we use two different approaches depending on the desired result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Maximum Colourfastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tannin followed by aluminium mordant remains one of the most reliable methods for achieving durable colour on cellulose fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended tannins include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Oak Gallnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sumach Gallnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tara Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tannins contribute very little background colour while helping create a strong bond between fibre, mordant and dye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor projects where a slight warm tone is acceptable, the following tannins may also be used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Acacia Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Myrobalan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chestnut Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Whitest Possible Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preserving the natural whiteness of linen or cotton is important, we recommend a tannin-free aluminium acetate method similar to the approach described in our guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-mordant-linen-and-cotton-successfully-without-tannins\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Mordant Linen and Cotton Successfully Without Tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this method, aluminium acetate is not used directly as a purchased mordant. Instead, a strong aluminium acetate concentrate is prepared from alum (potassium aluminium sulphate) and sodium acetate before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScour the fibre thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare a concentrated aluminium acetate solution from alum and sodium acetate according to the recipe in our guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant the fibre using the freshly prepared aluminium acetate solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow with a chalk bath (calcium carbonate) to fix excess acetate and improve mordant performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse and proceed to dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach avoids the cream, beige or yellow cast that even low-colour tannins can introduce, making it particularly useful when dyeing pale yellows, pinks, blues and other delicate shades where a white background is desirable. However, it works best on smaller projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note on Tannins and Background Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins can improve dye uptake and durability on cellulose fibres, but they also contribute varying degrees of colour to the fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf maintaining a bright white base is the priority, a tannin-free aluminium acetate and chalk process is often the better choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Usage Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibre Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium Acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25–40g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–80g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordanting Guides \u0026amp; AppleOak Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cellulose mordanting guides can be found here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/how-to-mordant-linen\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/how-to-mordant-linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tannin mordanting methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tannin-free cellulose mordanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Aluminium acetate and chalk methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Approaches for preserving a white background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Our Free Natural Dyeing Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to deepen your natural dyeing knowledge and connect with other passionate dyers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart by joining our free Natural Dyers Academy community, where you'll find inspiration, discussions, resources, and opportunities to learn more about natural dyes, mordanting, fibre preparation, colour exploration, dye plant cultivation, and sustainable textile practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the free community here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the community you'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Natural dyeing discussions and inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helpful resources and learning opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dye plant growing and harvesting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Colour studies and recipe sharing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Community support from fellow natural dyers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Information about workshops, courses, and Academy membership options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like more structured learning, in-depth tutorials, workshops, and exclusive resources, you can also explore our full Natural Dyers Academy membership from within the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor textile and craft use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot intended for food, cosmetic or medicinal applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":53156080517456,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":53156080550224,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":53156080582992,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53156080615760,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":53156080648528,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53156080681296,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53156080714064,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Aliminiumacetate.jpg?v=1781700458","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/aluminium-acetate-cellulose-mordant","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}