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Asheville NC 28801
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PRODUCTS
Dyes & Surface Design: SolarFast
SolarFast sunlight-developed dyes are used to create photograms, continuous tone photographs and sun prints on paper and natural fabrics. SolarFast is also great for painting, tie dyeing, screen printing, stamping, batik and more. No heat setting, chemical or steam fixing necessary.
Newly improved: odorless, no more ammonia, kid-friendly.
More consistent exposure times, brighter and cleaner colors, a more stable
dye.
14 Colors available, plus Wash, Thickener (for screen-printing) and packs
of InkJet Film for making negatives.
Check out JacquardSolarFast.com - a website for easily turning photos
into film negatives to use with SolarFast™ dyes.
 100 Golden |
 101 Orange |
 102 Burnt Orange |
 103 Scarlet |
 104 Red |
 105 Violet |
 106 Purple |
 107 Blue |
 108 Teal |
 109 Green |
 110 Avocado |
 111 Sepia |
 112 Brown |
 114 Black |
HOW IS IT USED?
Apply SolarFast to fabric or paper using a brush, sponge or brayer. Do
this in as little light as possible, even artificial. A "safe"
light (red bulb) works well. While still damp, expose the design to sunlight
and watch the color appear.
Place objects on the painted surface before exposing, to block the light,
and prevent the development of color, creating the design. Any object
that casts a shadow will create an image. Use a film negative to create
permanent photographs on paper or fabric.
Prints are washable, lightfast and archival. The dye leaves fabric completely
soft. On paper, SolarFast has zero relief and will not affect the texture
of the printed surface whatsoever.
SolarFast thins and cleans up with water.
For screen printing applications, use SolarFast Thickener.
Fabric/Fiber/Surfaces: all artist papers, wood and natural fibers, including:
cotton, linen, canvas, silk and hemp
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