Jacquard Sodium Alginate SH

Jacquard Sodium Alginate SH is a seaweed derivative that is used to thicken dyes for painting, stamping, and screen printing.

Sodium Alginate SH is often used with Jacquard Urea, a humectant.

Choose from available sizes.

Instructions:

Mix 1 qt / 0.95 L water with 1/4 cup / 57 g Jacquard Urea. Then, add 2 teaspoons / 10 g Sodium Alginate SH for hand painting or 4 teaspoons / 20 g Sodium Alginate SH for screen printing. Slowly sprinkle Sodium Alginate SH over water/Urea mix, stirring constantly for 10 minutes, or mix in a blender until smooth. Let stand for 1 hour, then stir again. Solution may be stored in refrigerator for many months.

Tip: For thicker fabrics, use a thinner consistency of liquid dye solution to ensure dye penetration.