Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow Exciter Pack
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Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow Exciter Pack
Experience the magic of a high-chroma, highly transparent liquid acrylic that simulates a true dye. The Dye-Na-Flow Exciter Pack is a versatile introduction to this unique fluid paint. Unlike standard paints that sit on top of the surface, Dye-Na-Flow is engineered to sink into fibers until they are thoroughly absorbed, leaving the fabricâs natural feel completely unchanged. It is the professionalâs choice for everything from silk painting to wood staining.
This pack is perfect for artists who need vibrant, washfast colors on any porous surfaceâincluding natural and synthetic fabrics, leather, and wood. Because it spreads evenly like a dye, it is a powerful alternative when traditional steam-set dyes are impractical.
Unrivaled Versatility Across Surfaces
- Textiles: Ideal for natural and synthetic fibers, silk painting, and batik.
- Fashion & Accessories: Bonds permanently to leather, suede, and canvas.
- Mixed Media: Excellent for staining wood, coloring clay, and watercolor effects on paper.
- Artistic Techniques: Optimized for airbrushing, tie-dyeing, sun printing, and marbling.
Professional Techniques
Dye-Na-Flowâs fluid nature allows for several specialized creative methods:
- The Resist Technique: Use Jacquard Water-Based Resist to create "stained glass" boundaries. The paint will naturally flow and stop exactly at the resist line.
- Salt Technique: Create stunning starburst effects by sprinkling salt over wet paint. The salt draws the pigment in as it dries, leaving behind intricate organic patterns.
- Sun Printing: Place leaves, cutouts, or found objects on wet, painted fabric and leave in direct sunlight. The area under the object remains a lighter "ghost" image of the shape.
- Wood Staining: Use it as a vibrant, transparent stain that highlights the natural grain of the wood.
Technical Specifications & Curing
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Transparency | Highly Transparent / High Chroma |
| Heat Setting | Iron reverse side for 3 mins at highest fabric-safe temp |
| Alternative Setting | Mix with Jacquard Airfix for air-curing |
| Washability | Machine or hand wash in cool water after setting |
| Thinning | Can be mixed with up to 25% water for softer tones |
Application & Pro Tips
- Prep: Always pre-wash fabrics to remove dirt or factory sizing that may prevent absorption.
- Wet-to-Wet: For large, even areas, work quickly and keep a "wet edge" to avoid visible lines where dry and wet paint meet.
- Custom Shading: While these 30 colors are vibrant full-strength, they are fully intermixable. Blend them to create a custom spectrum of shades.
- Silk Painting Tip: Apply paint about 1/2 inch away from resist lines; the capillary action of the fibers will pull the paint the rest of the way to the barrier.