{"product_id":"jacquard-urea","title":"Urea","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrea extends dye reaction time by pulling moisture from the air and holding it against the fiber. This matters most when you're direct-applying Procion dyes, painting, printing, or stamping designs rather than immersion dyeing. The extra moisture keeps dye molecules active longer, allowing deeper penetration and more complete bonding with cellulose fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd urea to sodium alginate print paste for consistent results across detailed screens or block prints. Mix it directly into liquid dye for painting applications where you need control over working time. The hygroscopic properties prevent premature drying on fabric surface, eliminating the patchy, incomplete strike-through that happens when dye dries before it can fully react. Fiber artists working in low-humidity environments particularly benefit from urea's moisture-retaining capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve thoroughly in lukewarm water before adding to dye or thickener. Standard concentration runs one to two tablespoons per cup of liquid, though you can adjust based on ambient humidity and desired working time. Higher concentrations yield more intense colors by maintaining optimal reaction conditions longer. This simple additive transforms direct application techniques from hit-or-miss to reliably vibrant, giving you the reaction time needed for complex surface design work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47974392004837,"sku":"38345","price":4.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/jacquard-urea","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}