Scouring, Mordanting and Soy
Scouring, mordanting, and applying soy milk, are important steps in preparing fabric to be printed with plants. Download the guides below to get the recipes and instructions for these processes.
Scouring is the first step in preparing your fabric for printing. The purpose of scouring is to remove residues from the fabric. Download this guide for recipe and instructions.
Mordanting is the second step in preparing your fabric for printing. Mordants help the fabric grab onto color. Download this guide for recipe and instructions.
Applying soy milk is the third step in preparing your fabric for printing. Soy milk is a binder, it acts as a light glue to help pigments adhere to fabric. Download this guide for recipe and instructions.
In this video, see how to apply soy milk to fabric.