| The application by hand of various mordants was part of a complex process of dyeing, applying and clearing resists, washing, and bleaching. |
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| Oil mordants from early in the century tend to produce distinctly raised lines. |
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| Have you actually got round the obstacle of using heavy metal mordants to actually make the dye set? |
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| In this technique, color fixatives called mordants were hand painted on the surface prior to dyeing with chay, which was derived from the root of an East Indian herb. |
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| Not all dyes need mordants to help them adhere to fabric. If they need no mordants, such as lichens and walnut hulls, they are called substantive dyes. |
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| The choice of mordant is very important as different mordants can change the final color significantly. |
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| Any plants containing sufficient tannins can be used to achieve colorfast fabrics without additives, known as mordants. |
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| It has also been found that iron and alum mordants contribute to the color stability of wool yarn stained by laurel extract. |
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| It is important to note that many mordants, particularly those in the heavy metal category, can be hazardous to health and extreme care must be taken in using them. |
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| Mordants most commonly used in tissue staining are salts of aluminum, chromium, iron, potassium, and tungsten. |
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