SolarFast is a dye, which means it is transparent, which means the fabric you are using must be lighter than the dye. White works best. Other light or pale colors will also work well. But the dye will not show up on dark or black fabric...
I've been slowly getting interested in fabric printing at home, and now I live in a great place to do that. This video has inspired me, and I'm going to check out the product to aide in this.
It would be great to have some kind of Solarfast discharge product that removes color under the sun. It would allow to dye dark clothes using only the printed negative.
Hi can you make a tutorial on how to make a negative on the website you have available I’m struggling to see how the negative is supposed to look like thank you
Hi ya ! I can't get hold of solarfast wash anywhere and in time for my mums anniversary gift ! Does it have to be used or can you just use hot water ? Please help :D thank you ! Xxx
Regular detergent and hot water will suffice in a pinch. The hotter the water the better, and the longer you can soak it the more success you will likely have : )
Hi Jaquard, I'm really struggling to get the dye on my paper and then keep it damp. It seems either the dye is too dry when i add my negative and it doesn't expose or its too damp and my negative gets dye all over it and i have to throw it out. Could you offer any hints about what the ideal dampness looks like? Thanks, can't wait to use it properly :)
***** we can certainly help you with this. It has a lot to do with the type of paper you are using. Please contact us directly and we will help you work out these kinks. Either call us at 800-442-0455 or email service@jacquardproducts.com and we will take care of you. We take customer/product support very seriously. Thanks for reaching out--we'll look forward to hearing from you!
Sounds like you printed on the wrong side of the film. If you wet your fingers and pinch the film, one side will feel sticky. That is the print side. If you print on the wrong side, the ink will never dry, buyt on the print side it will dry instantly. Set the media setting to "matte" for best results.
Barbara Motley you need a light that emits UV. In all our testing, the 400 watt black light seems to work best. This is the light we use in our studio, and it works as well as the sunniest summer day: www.eliminatorlighting.com/Products/Details/Foggers%20and%20Black%20Lights/69
is the solarfast wash a necessity? can solarfast prints be not washed with regular detergents? or does that wash has special ingredients that makes the print stay?
The SolarFast Wash is especially good at capturing and washing away the undeveloped dye after exposure. It isn't strictly necessary, it just works better than other detergents. That said, a normal detergent should work well, too, just be sure to use plenty of hot water.
I WANT APPLY SOLARFAST TO THE SUBSTRATE WITH AIRBRUSH/OR WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE, HOW CAN I THIN SOLARFAST? IN WHAT PROPORTION SHOULD I DILUTE AND WITH WHAT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
You can dilute with water up to 50/50 without losing much color strength. If you dilute more than that, you may need to lengthen exposure times to reach the same depth of color.
Can you tell me what wavelength of UV lightbulb will work best for this? I work opposite hours of the sun being out so I haven’t been able to try this more than once in the past two weeks. Thank you!
The best light source we have ever tested is a 400W blacklight called the Eliminator EBK. It works great because it puts out a wide band of UV and gets hot. Heat during exposure (like simulated sunlight) can make a big difference, which is why UV LED lights aren't always the best option for SolarFast.
No, it is not essential, it just extra good at removing the undeveloped dye so that the piece doesn't continue to darken after washing. If you have to use regular detergent, it will probably work fine--just be sure to use hot water!
Related to this. I wonder, after washing the t-shirt to remove undeveloped ink, is there a risk of some solarfast remaining in the washing machine, so the clothes in the next laundry become contaminated with it and slightly inked after sun exposure?
@@jacquardproducts Hi, if you don't put the fabric in the washer what happens? Will the exposure eventually turn black? Does the exposure stop eventually??
@@evarobarts8166 if you don't rinse out the undeveloped dye, it will continue to develop when exposed to light. This will lead to a very low contrast print (as all your white/light areas will continue darkening), which could eventually become a solid block of color without any detail.
Eliza Kate you can reuse your negatives over and over again. You may have to wipe down the waterproof side after each print to keep them clean, but if you take care of them, your negatives can last a really long time!
Yes, the SolarFast colors can mixed together to create new colors. And spraying them through an airbrush is no problem, just be sure to wear a mask while spraying. You can thin the dyes with water up to 1:1 if it helps with spraying.
which of the colors stains the most? for example I have the teal volor, and it always leaves a yellow stain on blocked off areas of the negative. I know you should be able to get it out with the wash, but sometimes on papers its difficult ay least for me.. which other colors stain?
We have a chart about this on our website which you may find helpful--check out the link below. All the dyes are basically colorless out of the bottle except for the yellow, which is used for mixing several other colors. The following colors are yellow out of the bottle, and therefore are more prone to staining: Golden Yellow, Avocado, Green, Teal, and Sepia. These colors require extra diligence when washing and are considered more "advanced." All the other colors are less likely to stain. static1.squarespace.com/static/5ac4eb022971149bb6d709d3/t/5b3e5ee5758d460329cfd2d9/1530814181266/SolarFast+Exposure+and+Color+Detail.pdf
You can certainly use other films. We recommend SolarFast film because it is waterproof on one side, so it will not be damaged when placed on the wet dye.
Thanks! I'm an elementary art teacher with a photo background. Looking for something new to do instead of sunprints this year. I think the kids will love the colors.
Christopher Randall SolarFast is great for kids. We even offer a Class Pack: www.jacquardproducts.com/class-packs.html#solarfast. Our Cyanotype fabric is also great for classrooms. Ouyr Cyanotype Mural Fabric just won the Creative Child Product of the Year award! Press release here: bit.ly/creativechildaward
Today I used „Sepia“ and washed it as usual with „solarfast wash“ but the whole shirt turned sepia .. I mean the print is awesome but I didn’t wanted a sepia coloured shirt. What did I do wrong ? I never had this problem with any other Colour
Absolutely! You can simply paint down a gradient like you would with any other paint before printing. Using a an airbrush, spritzer or YouCAN might make it even easier.
how soon after exposing the dyes to sunlight do you need to wash it out? For example, as a teacher I might not be able to wash them all right away or even have a washer available to me, is this something I could have students do during the day and I take home to wash? Also should you keep like colors together when washing or can I put everyone's shirts in the wash together no matter the color of the dye used? thanks
We recommend soaking the printed shirts in a bucket of water until you have a chance to wash properly them. You do not have to keep like colors together.
SolarFast requires quite a bit of energy to develop. So while this may be possible in theory, it would require super long exposures, and the resulting print will likely be pale.
Can fabric dyed with this product machine washed with detergent? Will the color be wash away? since My traditional cyanotype fabric print got pale after wash.
SolarFast prints are super permanent and will never wash out of the fabric. That is why SolarFast is such a great alternative to Cyanotype for printing on fabric (cyanotype WILL wash out over time, but SoalrFast will not).
Yes, just keep in mind that the exposure is made while the surface is damp. SolarFast Film has a waterproof side for this reason. Non-waterproof transparencies may become stained by the dye.
maurice wright Absolutely--mixing your own colors works great! Just keep in mind that you won't exactly know the final color until after you've made your exposure and processed your print.
Lzuniga317 No, SolarFast is a completely different, totally unique formulation and, unlike Lumi's dye, is non-toxic, odorless and safe for children. It also performs better on paper and fabric and is available in all the colors of the rainbow. (Lumi's dye is not actually patented; it is dishonest if they claim otherwise.)
It works great on grey and colored fabrics. Just remember that the colors are semi-transparent, so printing red dye on a blue fabric would give you a purple and blue print, for example.
@@jacquardproducts thank you for the quick reply! I was wondering the green paint I have comes out orange is that how it’s supposed to be ? After sun exposure it becomes a shade of army green and yellow this is on a white shirt by the way I just wanted to make sure it is supposed to come out orange
@@supersaiyanyoshi1175 Yes, the green and yellow dyes come out of the bottle yellowish. After exposure, the yellow areas should wash out leaving a green and white print. That is why good washing technique is extra important wit those colors. They are a bit more challenging to use compared to the colors that come out of the bottle more or less colorless. Just use lots of hot water and soak the fabric, changing the water periodically, to remove the undeveloped yellow color.
@@supersaiyanyoshi1175 The green colors do come out of the bottle a yellow/orange color. After exposure, you should see a green and yellow image, and then the yellow areas should wash out to white. These colors require extra diligence when washing to remove all that undeveloped yellow dye. We recommend a long soak in hot soapy water, changing the water periodically until it runs clear.
Hi guys from Jacquard i need help. I need washable special colors for cloathes like iridescent and transluscent and any other similar effects, I hope that you have them because i really enjoy with solarfast ones. Also do you have bigger package of solarfast than 225 ml?
Hi Nikola: Yes, we do offer SolarFast in gallons: store.jacquardproducts.com/collections/dyes/products/solarfast-size-2-1-qt For washable metallic, iridescent and pearlescent paints for fabric, check out out Lumiere and Airbrush Colors: www.jacquardproducts.com/lumiere www.jacquardproducts.com/airbrush-color For translucent, professional quality fabric paints, check out our Textile Colors and Dye-Na-Flow: www.jacquardproducts.com/textile-color www.jacquardproducts.com/dyenaflow
Here is a link for the dye: store.jacquardproducts.com/products/solarfast And here is a link for the film: store.jacquardproducts.com/products/solarfast-film-8-pack You can turn your images into B&W negatives and print them on the film from a home printer using Photoshop or our website, www.jacquardsolarfast.com. On the website there is a tiling option where you can print your image as large as you want across multiple sheets of film. Then tape the sheets together and you have a massive negative! This is a great option for folks who don't have a wide format printer.
If you moisten your fingers and pinch the film, one side will feel sticky and one side won't. The non-sticky side is the waterproof side. the sticky side is the print side.
Yes, it works best with high contrast negatives. And you may want to use a piece of transparent film in between the surface and the negative, just to protect your film from the wet dye.
Negatives may be printed on SolarFast film or other transparent media from an inkjet or laser printer. Images should first be converted to black and white, and then inverted to negative. That can be done on Photoshop or online with our Negative Generator tool: jacquardsolarfast.com/ www.jacquardproducts.com/solarfast-film
Printed with SolarFast Black? That is highly unusual, especially if you washed with hot water and soap after the exposure. Please write to techsupport@jacquardproducts.com and we'll be happy to advise.
+Eliza Kate you can reuse your negatives over and over again. You may have to wipe down the waterproof side after each print to keep them clean, but if you take care of them, your negatives can last a really long time!
SolarFast will not show on a black fabric, so you would have to first bleach out a white area. We offer a non-bleach color remover called deColurant exactly for this purpose: www.jacquardproducts.com/decolourant
@@jacquardproducts so if I bought a black sweater used your de colorant in the center heated it up using a iron threw it in the washer and dryer and then start the solar fast process the image I want would show? /=
We have a website that makes it easy: jacquardsolarfast.com/ All you need is some transparency sheets, like our SolarFsat Film: www.dickblick.com/items/48933-1008/
Sounds like you printed on the wrong side of the film. The film has a waterproof side and a ink-receptive print side. You need to print on the print side. If you pinch the film with moistened fingers, one side will feel sticky--that is the side to print the image on.
China, but I think I have a rough understanding of changing the color to traditional cyanotype, but I m not sure what chemicals could be added to the potassium ferricyanide + Ammonium ferric citrate compound to achieve certain colour.
Morris Yang SolarFast is completely different chemistry than cyanotype. SolarFast allows you to make prints in any color, whereas the range of colors achievable by toning cyanotypes is quite limited. You will never achieve bright chromatic colors toning cyanotype prints, but you can with SolarFast.
Why has my dye bled after drying? I have put in Sun and washed with water after and then put on clothing line and came back and the print has bled into the shirt
Absolutely! You can see some really interesting prints like that in the photo album on our Facebook page. facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.746954082017040.1073741837.149765021735952&type=1&l=c24d2f8b76
Yes, as long as you can wash the canvas after exposure. Might be better to make the print on the canvas before stretching it onto a frame. Raw canvas tends to work better than gessoed canvas--basically, the more absorbent the surface, the better the results
the slick side should lay against the shirt, this is the waterproof side. The sticky side is the side to be printed with inkjet. Do not expose this side to moisture, ie wet Solar Fast surface.
What would be the most water efficient way to wash this on fabric? Im only doing one thing and don't want to waste a bunch of water throwing it in the washing machine.
Correct--Cyanotype is a two part system (A+B), but SolarFast is a one part product. To learn more about the difference between SolarFast and Cyanotype, check out some of the resources linked on website: www.jacquardproducts.com/fact-sheets
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SolarFast is a dye, which means it is transparent, which means the fabric you are using must be lighter than the dye. White works best. Other light or pale colors will also work well. But the dye will not show up on dark or black fabric...
I've been slowly getting interested in fabric printing at home, and now I live in a great place to do that. This video has inspired me, and I'm going to check out the product to aide in this.
I LOVE THIS! Gonna order some of this stuff :D
Love the way you explained this with your sense of humor
It would be great to have some kind of Solarfast discharge product that removes color under the sun. It would allow to dye dark clothes using only the printed negative.
LEGEND. finally i see how people get those crazy prints! I thought it was all hand painted lol!
Hi can you make a tutorial on how to make a negative on the website you have available I’m struggling to see how the negative is supposed to look like thank you
This is GladArt from Taiwan, we found this is interesting, and we have mailed you about details, looking forward hearing from you soon, thanks!
Great how to! Thank you so much!
I’m sold
This was not only instructional, but I actually laughed out loud. SOLARFAST!!!!
i love it thumbs up
Greetings what type of light if you need to be indoors. Thank You
I finally found the instructions in the kit. It’s hiding under the tray that holds all the kit supplies together. 😂
This is how people printed photos in old times...
omg the best tutorial
can Solarfast be mixed with water for a more even spread on clothing?
Absolutely! You can actually dilute SolarFast with water up to 1:1 without losing much color intensity.
@@jacquardproducts Great to know, just ordered a bunch of dyes! So excited, thanks for making such a cool product! :D
ngl i loved this tutorial
That's pretty cool!
This video is amazing that helpful to me , I have just a one question could you show me how to print film step by step
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VERY cool.
Hi ya ! I can't get hold of solarfast wash anywhere and in time for my mums anniversary gift ! Does it have to be used or can you just use hot water ? Please help :D thank you ! Xxx
Regular detergent and hot water will suffice in a pinch. The hotter the water the better, and the longer you can soak it the more success you will likely have : )
will this work on veg tan leather?
Hello :), are solar fast dyes synthetic dyes? are they safe to discharge off?
Hi Jaquard,
I'm really struggling to get the dye on my paper and then keep it damp. It seems either the dye is too dry when i add my negative and it doesn't expose or its too damp and my negative gets dye all over it and i have to throw it out. Could you offer any hints about what the ideal dampness looks like? Thanks, can't wait to use it properly :)
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***** we can certainly help you with this. It has a lot to do with the type of paper you are using. Please contact us directly and we will help you work out these kinks. Either call us at 800-442-0455 or email service@jacquardproducts.com and we will take care of you. We take customer/product support very seriously. Thanks for reaching out--we'll look forward to hearing from you!
what should my printer setting for photo paper type be? I printed my negative but the ink was so runny
Sounds like you printed on the wrong side of the film. If you wet your fingers and pinch the film, one side will feel sticky. That is the print side. If you print on the wrong side, the ink will never dry, buyt on the print side it will dry instantly. Set the media setting to "matte" for best results.
Barbara Motley you need a light that emits UV. In all our testing, the 400 watt black light seems to work best. This is the light we use in our studio, and it works as well as the sunniest summer day: www.eliminatorlighting.com/Products/Details/Foggers%20and%20Black%20Lights/69
Thank you for this info, I was just going to ask this question.
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I plan to use this but can't one do simular craft with your dynaflow products
So guys, will this work on hoodies with some percentage of polyester in it, and if, what is max amount of polyester?
The SolarFast will not color the polyester portion of the blend, so probably best to avoid fabric that is more than 50% poly.
@@jacquardproducts Thank you..
Anyone tried running the film through a pro 1000 printer?
Just wondering about printing settings etc. ✌️
is the solarfast wash a necessity? can solarfast prints be not washed with regular detergents? or does that wash has special ingredients that makes the print stay?
The SolarFast Wash is especially good at capturing and washing away the undeveloped dye after exposure. It isn't strictly necessary, it just works better than other detergents. That said, a normal detergent should work well, too, just be sure to use plenty of hot water.
hi can we use Procion MX for solar printing?
I saw the product on Amazon,is this works for that just single bottle?
I WANT APPLY SOLARFAST TO THE SUBSTRATE WITH AIRBRUSH/OR WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE, HOW CAN I THIN SOLARFAST? IN WHAT PROPORTION SHOULD I DILUTE AND WITH WHAT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
You can dilute with water up to 50/50 without losing much color strength. If you dilute more than that, you may need to lengthen exposure times to reach the same depth of color.
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Can you tell me what wavelength of UV lightbulb will work best for this? I work opposite hours of the sun being out so I haven’t been able to try this more than once in the past two weeks. Thank you!
The best light source we have ever tested is a 400W blacklight called the Eliminator EBK. It works great because it puts out a wide band of UV and gets hot. Heat during exposure (like simulated sunlight) can make a big difference, which is why UV LED lights aren't always the best option for SolarFast.
Have you tried this method on socks? Would you recommend it or demonstrate it on RUclips?
Is it ESSENTIAL to use the solarwash when putting it in the washing machine? - will the development not work if I don’t use it?
No, it is not essential, it just extra good at removing the undeveloped dye so that the piece doesn't continue to darken after washing. If you have to use regular detergent, it will probably work fine--just be sure to use hot water!
Related to this. I wonder, after washing the t-shirt to remove undeveloped ink, is there a risk of some solarfast remaining in the washing machine, so the clothes in the next laundry become contaminated with it and slightly inked after sun exposure?
@@jacquardproducts Hi, if you don't put the fabric in the washer what happens? Will the exposure eventually turn black? Does the exposure stop eventually??
@@evarobarts8166 if you don't rinse out the undeveloped dye, it will continue to develop when exposed to light. This will lead to a very low contrast print (as all your white/light areas will continue darkening), which could eventually become a solid block of color without any detail.
How many times can you use your film negative? Just once or a number of times??
Eliza Kate you can reuse your negatives over and over again. You may have to wipe down the waterproof side after each print to keep them clean, but if you take care of them, your negatives can last a really long time!
can you mix colors to produce other variants?
Also I saw someone using a airbrush to spray the dye - what do you think ?
Yes, the SolarFast colors can mixed together to create new colors. And spraying them through an airbrush is no problem, just be sure to wear a mask while spraying. You can thin the dyes with water up to 1:1 if it helps with spraying.
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which of the colors stains the most? for example I have the teal volor, and it always leaves a yellow stain on blocked off areas of the negative. I know you should be able to get it out with the wash, but sometimes on papers its difficult ay least for me.. which other colors stain?
We have a chart about this on our website which you may find helpful--check out the link below.
All the dyes are basically colorless out of the bottle except for the yellow, which is used for mixing several other colors. The following colors are yellow out of the bottle, and therefore are more prone to staining: Golden Yellow, Avocado, Green, Teal, and Sepia. These colors require extra diligence when washing and are considered more "advanced." All the other colors are less likely to stain.
static1.squarespace.com/static/5ac4eb022971149bb6d709d3/t/5b3e5ee5758d460329cfd2d9/1530814181266/SolarFast+Exposure+and+Color+Detail.pdf
What does inverted mean after you select black and white??
It turns the B&W image from a positive to a negative. Meaning all the black areas become white and and all the white areas become black.
Does it matter the printer you use to print the transparent solar fast paper?
Do you HAVE to use the Solarfast Film or will other ink jet transparency, like Pictorico or Arista II, work as well?
You can certainly use other films. We recommend SolarFast film because it is waterproof on one side, so it will not be damaged when placed on the wet dye.
Thanks! I'm an elementary art teacher with a photo background. Looking for something new to do instead of sunprints this year. I think the kids will love the colors.
Christopher Randall SolarFast is great for kids. We even offer a Class Pack: www.jacquardproducts.com/class-packs.html#solarfast.
Our Cyanotype fabric is also great for classrooms. Ouyr Cyanotype Mural Fabric just won the Creative Child Product of the Year award! Press release here: bit.ly/creativechildaward
The image need to bem halftone or just in gray scale? Thanks.
Is that the orange dye used in the beginning of your video?
Yes, the first example shown was done with the orange SolarFast dye
Can I us solar fast and Cyanotype on the same paper. Maybe layered to get different colour affects?
Yes, absolutely! We generally recommend doing the SolarFast layer first, Cyanotype second.
what name of paper/plastic do you use to pass the negative?
Jacquard SolarFast Film: www.jacquardproducts.com/solarfast-film
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Today I used „Sepia“ and washed it as usual with „solarfast wash“ but the whole shirt turned sepia .. I mean the print is awesome but I didn’t wanted a sepia coloured shirt. What did I do wrong ? I never had this problem with any other Colour
You didn’t rinse it after you took it out of the sun before you washed in the machine
Right? When I saw this even the packaging looked so similar.
Is there any way you can do a blend of colors? Say I wanted to do a fade from yellow to red?
Absolutely! You can simply paint down a gradient like you would with any other paint before printing. Using a an airbrush, spritzer or YouCAN might make it even easier.
how soon after exposing the dyes to sunlight do you need to wash it out? For example, as a teacher I might not be able to wash them all right away or even have a washer available to me, is this something I could have students do during the day and I take home to wash? Also should
you keep like colors together when washing or can I put everyone's shirts in the wash together no matter the color of the dye used? thanks
We recommend soaking the printed shirts in a bucket of water until you have a chance to wash properly them. You do not have to keep like colors together.
do I need to air dry or is a dryer safe ?
It is dryer safe : )
if you coat paper with this would work for a pinhole camera ?
SolarFast requires quite a bit of energy to develop. So while this may be possible in theory, it would require super long exposures, and the resulting print will likely be pale.
is the branded detergent actually required?
It is not required, but it works better than any other detergent for removing the undeveloped dye, which is important for avoiding fogged images
Can fabric dyed with this product machine washed with detergent? Will the color be wash away? since My traditional cyanotype fabric print got pale after wash.
+Vita X yes, SolarFast is completely washfast. It will not fade the way cyanotypes do.
Do these wash away over time ? If so how can I keep them permanently
SolarFast prints are super permanent and will never wash out of the fabric. That is why SolarFast is such a great alternative to Cyanotype for printing on fabric (cyanotype WILL wash out over time, but SoalrFast will not).
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Do you HAVE to have WHITE clothing?
no
Could you use any transparent paper?
Yes, just keep in mind that the exposure is made while the surface is damp. SolarFast Film has a waterproof side for this reason. Non-waterproof transparencies may become stained by the dye.
can u mix and combine colors to create new ones, or will it cause any issues?
maurice wright Absolutely--mixing your own colors works great! Just keep in mind that you won't exactly know the final color until after you've made your exposure and processed your print.
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Can I use this for a jean jacket ?
Absolutely!
Jacquardproducts does this infringe on the Patent Lumi Has?
Lzuniga317 No, SolarFast is a completely different, totally unique formulation and, unlike Lumi's dye, is non-toxic, odorless and safe for children. It also performs better on paper and fabric and is available in all the colors of the rainbow. (Lumi's dye is not actually patented; it is dishonest if they claim otherwise.)
Does it have to be. White shirt or does grey / colored work I know black doesnt
It works great on grey and colored fabrics. Just remember that the colors are semi-transparent, so printing red dye on a blue fabric would give you a purple and blue print, for example.
@@jacquardproducts thank you for the quick reply! I was wondering the green paint I have comes out orange is that how it’s supposed to be ? After sun exposure it becomes a shade of army green and yellow this is on a white shirt by the way I just wanted to make sure it is supposed to come out orange
@@supersaiyanyoshi1175 Yes, the green and yellow dyes come out of the bottle yellowish. After exposure, the yellow areas should wash out leaving a green and white print. That is why good washing technique is extra important wit those colors. They are a bit more challenging to use compared to the colors that come out of the bottle more or less colorless. Just use lots of hot water and soak the fabric, changing the water periodically, to remove the undeveloped yellow color.
@@supersaiyanyoshi1175 The green colors do come out of the bottle a yellow/orange color. After exposure, you should see a green and yellow image, and then the yellow areas should wash out to white. These colors require extra diligence when washing to remove all that undeveloped yellow dye. We recommend a long soak in hot soapy water, changing the water periodically until it runs clear.
@@jacquardproductshello I soaked it in hot water and it just leaked yellow all over my shirt
Hi guys from Jacquard i need help.
I need washable special colors for cloathes like iridescent and transluscent and any other similar effects, I hope that you have them because i really enjoy with solarfast ones. Also do you have bigger package of solarfast than 225 ml?
Hi Nikola:
Yes, we do offer SolarFast in gallons: store.jacquardproducts.com/collections/dyes/products/solarfast-size-2-1-qt
For washable metallic, iridescent and pearlescent paints for fabric, check out out Lumiere and Airbrush Colors:
www.jacquardproducts.com/lumiere
www.jacquardproducts.com/airbrush-color
For translucent, professional quality fabric paints, check out our Textile Colors and Dye-Na-Flow:
www.jacquardproducts.com/textile-color
www.jacquardproducts.com/dyenaflow
Hi guys, you are 5 star helpfull.❤ Thank you a lot!
Can I apply SolarFast using airbrush too??
For sure! If you need to thin it down at all, you can add water up to 1:1 without losing too much color intensity.
@@jacquardproducts Thx alot for the quick reply!
heyy is the solarfastpaint waterproof?
Yes, SolarFast prints are extremely permanent, waterproof, lightfast, and washfast
where can i order the die and sheets? and do they have sheets to print all over the shirt? thanks for the info
Here is a link for the dye: store.jacquardproducts.com/products/solarfast
And here is a link for the film: store.jacquardproducts.com/products/solarfast-film-8-pack
You can turn your images into B&W negatives and print them on the film from a home printer using Photoshop or our website, www.jacquardsolarfast.com. On the website there is a tiling option where you can print your image as large as you want across multiple sheets of film. Then tape the sheets together and you have a massive negative! This is a great option for folks who don't have a wide format printer.
hi ik this videos old but i gotta give it a shot how can you tell which side of the paper is waterproof and which isn't?
If you moisten your fingers and pinch the film, one side will feel sticky and one side won't. The non-sticky side is the waterproof side. the sticky side is the print side.
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Can I use my film Roll negatives?
Yes, it works best with high contrast negatives. And you may want to use a piece of transparent film in between the surface and the negative, just to protect your film from the wet dye.
Will this work on denim?
Yes, SolarFast works well on denim! check it out: ruclips.net/video/RaLpgfkg-xU/видео.html
Is it possible to use 120 negatives straight without printing?
Yes, but they must be contact printed (you cannot use an enlarger). Also, higher contrast negatives work best!
how do you make the negatives?
Negatives may be printed on SolarFast film or other transparent media from an inkjet or laser printer. Images should first be converted to black and white, and then inverted to negative. That can be done on Photoshop or online with our Negative Generator tool: jacquardsolarfast.com/
www.jacquardproducts.com/solarfast-film
Hi, my tshirts (printed in black) bleed alot of ink after every wash, what can i do to prevent this in the future?
Printed with SolarFast Black? That is highly unusual, especially if you washed with hot water and soap after the exposure. Please write to techsupport@jacquardproducts.com and we'll be happy to advise.
How many times can you use the film? More than once??
+Eliza Kate you can reuse your negatives over and over again. You may have to wipe down the waterproof side after each print to keep them clean, but if you take care of them, your negatives can last a really long time!
Can you use solar fast on sweaters black
SolarFast will not show on a black fabric, so you would have to first bleach out a white area. We offer a non-bleach color remover called deColurant exactly for this purpose: www.jacquardproducts.com/decolourant
@@jacquardproducts so if I bought a black sweater used your de colorant in the center heated it up using a iron threw it in the washer and dryer and then start the solar fast process the image I want would show? /=
@@angelica423 yes, exactly!
@@angelica423 here's an example: instagram.com/p/gGSjk_Fvkc/
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if i wash my t-shirt with solarfast paint, it will fall off in time with the washes?
SolarFast is extremely permanent. It will hold up to many, many washes without fading.
what happens if you don’t use the solar wash
SolarFast Wash helps remove the undeveloped dye. Other detergents will work, as long as you use hot water, but the SolarFast Wash works best.
How do i make transparent negatives?
We have a website that makes it easy: jacquardsolarfast.com/
All you need is some transparency sheets, like our SolarFsat Film: www.dickblick.com/items/48933-1008/
Does the print on fabric come out after a few washes? or does the print stay well enough?
Prints made on fabric with SolarFast are completely permanent and washfast. The print will not wash out or fade, even with repeated washing.
@@jacquardproducts even with a hot wash (~40°c) in the washing machin ?
@@aanguss Yes!
where can i get solar fast
where are you located?
do you have to use solar fast wash?
You don't have to, but it is recommended for optimal clearing of white areas and to avoid back staining.
Thank you!
Hello! Will this work on dried polymer clay please?
What a great question!
We've never tried it. If you do, will you let us know how it goes?
My clear paper won’t dry, help
Sounds like you printed on the wrong side of the film. The film has a waterproof side and a ink-receptive print side. You need to print on the print side. If you pinch the film with moistened fingers, one side will feel sticky--that is the side to print the image on.
Hello, may i can know the chemical name ?
The name of the product is SolarFast
is the SolarFast dye available to overseas customers?
Yes! where are you located?
China, but I think I have a rough understanding of changing the color to traditional cyanotype, but I m not sure what chemicals could be added to the potassium ferricyanide + Ammonium ferric citrate compound to achieve certain colour.
Morris Yang SolarFast is completely different chemistry than cyanotype. SolarFast allows you to make prints in any color, whereas the range of colors achievable by toning cyanotypes is quite limited. You will never achieve bright chromatic colors toning cyanotype prints, but you can with SolarFast.
Morris Yang check out this "SolarFast vs. Cyanotype" fact sheet: www.jacquardproducts.com/assets/jacquard-site/support/faqs/Cyanotype-vs-Solarfast.pdf
Does something happen if I don't use Solarfast wash?..tbh i didn t have enough money for this, pls respond
SolarFast is recommended, but hot water and laundry detergent work pretty well!
Why has my dye bled after drying? I have put in Sun and washed with water after and then put on clothing line and came back and the print has bled into the shirt
Oh no! Sounds like it needed to be washed more. Did you use plenty of hot water along with the SolarFast Wash?
@@jacquardproducts I’ll try that out, do I have to scrub on the print at all?, do u recommend drying on a clothes line or in a dryer?
@@kayladominguezz soaking for extended period in hot soapy water is the best, much more effective than scrubbing. And drying either way is fine.
@@jacquardproducts how long do I soak and what type of soap? Does it matter if it has phosphate?
can you overlay different colors and separate films?
Absolutely! You can see some really interesting prints like that in the photo album on our Facebook page. facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.746954082017040.1073741837.149765021735952&type=1&l=c24d2f8b76
Yes! You can see some examples in this photo album: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.746954082017040.1073741837.149765021735952&type=1&l=c24d2f8b76
Can this be used on stretched canvas? Would a gessoed canvas work? Or would I have to apply something like watercolor ground to help absorbancy?
Yes, as long as you can wash the canvas after exposure. Might be better to make the print on the canvas before stretching it onto a frame. Raw canvas tends to work better than gessoed canvas--basically, the more absorbent the surface, the better the results
Does it work on black or dark clothes
Which side of the SolarFast Film goes in your printer and which side of the printed film is against the shirt?
the slick side should lay against the shirt, this is the waterproof side. The sticky side is the side to be printed with inkjet. Do not expose this side to moisture, ie wet Solar Fast surface.
do i have to say SOLARFAST like that everytime I use it for it to work? 😆
It couldn't hurt!
What would be the most water efficient way to wash this on fabric? Im only doing one thing and don't want to waste a bunch of water throwing it in the washing machine.
Soaking the fabric in hot soapy water for an extended period is just as good as washing. Change the water a couple times and you should be good!
I notice some Cyanotype solutions include a part A and B. Solarfast is only one solution like the video, right? Thanks for the help!
Correct--Cyanotype is a two part system (A+B), but SolarFast is a one part product. To learn more about the difference between SolarFast and Cyanotype, check out some of the resources linked on website: www.jacquardproducts.com/fact-sheets
Is this a knock off of Inkodye?