{"product_id":"urea","title":"Urea","description":"\u003ch4\u003eUrea – Keep Fabrics Damp for Brighter Colors!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFiber Reactive Dyes\u003c\/span\u003e won’t fix if they dry out! Urea is the secret to keeping fabric damp longer during curing, resulting in deeper, more vibrant colors. It also helps dissolve stubborn powdered dyes, preventing clumps and freckles for smooth, even application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Use Urea?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyers love urea for its moisture-retaining properties and its ability to help dissolve hard-to-mix dyes. It’s a must-have for tie-dye, direct application, and silk painting. A little goes a long way, each pound yields about 2.5 cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tie-dye, use ¼ cup per quart of dye solution. For direct application, use ¾ cup per quart of chemical water. Mixing a large batch? Dissolve 1 cup of urea in 1 gallon of hot water, let it cool, and store in a cool place. If it smells like ammonia, it’s time to toss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve 1 tbsp of urea per cup of warm water before adding powdered dye for a smoother mix and more concentrated colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few drops of \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ecalsolene oil\u003c\/span\u003e can help break surface tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk painters: try urea instead of or along with salt for unique textures!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1111869","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":54438619021650,"sku":"bpw1787962146158","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":54438619054418,"sku":"jqp1787962146159","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":54438619087186,"sku":"olg1787962146160","price":35.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/2235\/9634\/files\/urea_1.jpg?v=1787962153","url":"https:\/\/www.clearbrookstore.shop\/products\/urea","provider":"asiragni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}