Powder Tin by Paradise Fibers per ounce

Tin enhances colors, particularly reds, oranges, and yellows, providing brighter, clearer results faster than other mordants. While not a standalone mordant, it excels as a modifier with others, often paired with cream of tartar ( ounce tin, 1-2 ounces cream of tartar per pound of wool). For pre-dyeing, wool is immersed in a cold bath containing 4% stannous chloride and 2% oxalic acid, heated to boiling, and maintained for an hour. It can also be added late in natural dyeing to intensify color, or used with cochineal for scarlet wool in a single bath.

• Enhances Colors: Tin brightens hues, particularly reds, oranges, and yellows
• Promotes Vibrant Colors: Tin's effect is to deliver brighter, clearer, and faster colors compared to other mordants
• Modifies Mordants: Tin isn't a standalone mordant but excels as a modifier with others
• Usage with Cream of Tartar: Combine ounce of tin with 1-2 ounces of cream of tartar per pound of wool
• Dye Bath Addition: Add tin towards the end of dyeing to intensify and brighten colors
• Wool Hardening: Tin can cause wool to harden, resulting in a harsh, brittle texture
• Safety First: Handle tin with care, clean up thoroughly, and avoid contact with skin
• Disposal Caution: Tin can pose health hazards and produce toxic waste, requiring special disposal