Natural Dyes - Citric Acid

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Citric Acid

Citric Acid - a mild acid made from citrus fruits

  • Used with Lac to break it down
  • Color modifier/Color changer
  • Used to add acidity to a dye-bath
  • Used lower the pH level of a dye-bath
  • Cochineal will produce oranges in acidified water
  • In powder form
  • In the fiber art world, it is used as an alternative to vinegar or acetic acid 56% when dyeing protein fibers such as silk or wool

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