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Procion MX Dyes

Procion MX Dyes from Jacquard Products
    
Cold water fibre reactive dye known the world over ~ The undisputed king of tie dye,
     Procion MX is one of the most versatile dyes available for immersion dyeing, tie dye, batik,
          airbrush, garment dyeing, screen printing, spatter painting, and more!
    
Procion MX fiber reactive dye will dye all cellulose (plant) fibers and some protein (animal)
          fibres. Common cellulose fibers are cotton, linen, jute, ramie, sisal, and rayon.
     Add cold tap water to this concentrate to create the most vivid of all dyes for cellulose fibres.
     Easily create a palette of colors ranging from light pastels to deep, vibrant hues.
     One 2/3 oz. bottle will dye more than 1 pound of fabric - very bright colors will require more
          dye, pastel colors will require less.
     If you see someone wearing a super bright "electric" tie dyed shirt, that's Procion MX!

Jaquard Textile Dyes Textile and Flow Dyes from Jacquard Products
     Textile dyes that leave your fabric as soft as possible.
     Apply st
raight from the bottle with a brush, airbrush, squirt bottle or a stamp.
     The colour is intense, semi-opaque, and can be intermixed for essentially any colour.
     Dilute with 25% water or #100 Colorless Extender they produce beautiful transparencies.
     Absolutely colourfast on natural or synthetic fabrics.
     Colors are permanently fixed by ironing on the opposite side of the fabric.
  

 

Jacquard Dye Thickeners

Jacquard Dye Thickeners
     Alum
- For pre-treating fabric before marbling so designs transfer well.
    
Sodium Alginate - Derived from seaweed and is the most desirable thickener for
          Procion MX dye when screen printing, painting, or to control spreading.
     Sodium Alginate SH  - Used primarily for cotton and cellulose fibres. It may also be used
          for silk when fine line definition is not required.
    
Carageenan - A natural seaweed gelling agent that provides viscosity for marbling on fabric.
    
Urea - A humectant which attracts moisture from the air, keeping the fibre damp longer
          allowing a greater reaction time for the dye. Urea is used with sodium alginate thickener
          when printing, painting or directly applying Procion dye to fibre or is added to Procion dye
          for super intense color.
    
Soda Ash - Also known as sodium carbonate or washing soda. A mild alkali that promotes
          the chemical reaction between
Procion MX
fiber reactive dye and cellulose fiber.
          Soda Ash is necessary to activate and "set" Procion dye.

 

mosophisticated.jpg (10706 bytes) Sophisticated Finishes From Modern Options
     Produce a true metallic finish on virtually any paintable surface.
     Use outdoors on garden ornaments, architectural elements, flower pots, & more.
     Each colour available in 4 fluid ounce / 118ml size.
     Easily cleans up with soap and water.
     Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
     Colours include: Antique Gold Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Pewter Metallic, Rich Gold
          Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, and Steel Metallic Surfacer.
Waterproof Sealer From Modern Options
     Specially formulated to protect surfaces that will be submerged under water.
     Ideal for fountains or objects treated with our patina or rust solutions.
     Easily cleans up with soap and water.
     Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
     4 fluid ounces, 118ml.

patinas.jpg (9396 bytes) Authentic Patina Solutions From Modern Options
     Easily create an antique patina or rust finish on any paintable surface.
     Cover metal objects with Patina Blue, Patina Green or create Instant Rust.
     Finish non-metallic surfaces with Copper Topper, Gilded Gold, Instant Iron, Blonde Bronze
          or Blackened Bronze.
     Add complexity with black and burgundy tints.
     Cleaners and primers include Metal Master, Primo Primer & Clear Sealer.
    
blueright.gif (889 bytes)Learn how to patina on our Tips & Techniques page.

 

pearlexproducts.jpg (4302 bytes) Pearl-Ex Powdered Mica Pigments
     A non-toxic form of powdered mica mineral ~ They won't tarnish or rust.
     Mix with a medium and apply to virtually any surface, or use dry then seal.
     Create faux finished walls or artwork, sponge painting, stamping, embossing, watercolours,
           or patina polymer clay.
     Combine with artists' colours to acheive pearly lustres or metallic sheens.
     Available in pearlescent colours, interference colours, and duo-colours with two-tone
          qualities. Metallic colours available in coppers, golds, silvers and bronze.

 

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     A wide range of powders and mediums designed for artists, craftrers and the faux finisher.
     Designer colours available in a full range of 80 colours including golds, silvers, bronzes,
          aluminums, and coppers.
     A range of Mica Powders, Pearlescents, Sparkles, and Iridescents are also available.
     Three sizes: small (1oz/2oz), medium (3oz/6oz), and large (1lb).
     Manufactured to the highest standards by NEI, serving artists for over 40 years.
     Use on wood, paper, cloth. Paint walls and furniture, glaze and faux finish, paint on glass
          and ceramics, use with rubber stamps, and decorate polymer, air-dry or paper clay.
Mixing Mediums for use with Gold Leaf and Metallic Powders
     Slow-drying glaze mediums mix directly with metallic and non-metallic powders.
     Dries to a paint-like, semi-gloss finish. 
     6 mixing mediums available in 4oz, 8oz, and 32oz sizes.
     Water-based mediums are environmentally safe to use.

 

rolco.jpg (8778 bytes) Rolco Gold Leaf Size
     Recommended for projects that may require a longer open time for gilding.
     Non-porous, oil-based adhesive.
     Available in tins of 4oz. and 16oz.
     It will reach proper gilding tack in 6-8 hours and will remain open for gilding for an equal
          amount of time. The open time for gilding with metal leaf is usually less, as it is with
          other oil sizes.
     Allow to cure 24 hours before sealing.

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Setasilk ~ Bright water-based colours for all silk fabrics
     29 strong, fluid, ready-to-use colours available in 45ml jars.
     Setasilk colours will not harden or dull silk fabrics. Exellent resistance to light.
     Mix colours together and use with Setasilk water-based guttas.
     Air dry in minutes. Fix by ironing 3-4 minutes on the reverse.
     Clean accessories with soap and water. Hand wash or dry clean in 48 hours.
Setasilk Water-based Guttas (silk resist)
     Available in 20ml nozzled tubes.
     Water-based guttas dry in 30 minutes.
     12 colour range includes colourless, black, and pearl colours in white, pink, coral, copper,
         violet, blue, light green, emerald green, gold, and silver.
Setasilk Colour Kits Also Available
      containing 5 - 17ml bottles of Setasilk fluid colours, and 1 - 17 ml diluant.

 

www2.jpg (2150 bytes) Western Wax Works 100% Pure Beeswax
     A truly natural, chemical free Cotton-white beeswax.
     To be used as an ingredient or component for a wide variety of uses and industries.
     Non-pharmacutical grade.
     Mona Lisa carries 1lb and 4lb blocks, as well as 10lb slabs.

 

beeswax.jpg (3088 bytes) Country Lane 100% Pure Beeswax
     Naturally filtered to remove any impurities.
     Perfect for encaustic work & experiments with traditional painting techniques.
     Available in 3 convenient sizes, including: 180 grams, 350 grams, and 1kg.
     Choose from Natural or White.

 

 

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