Harness the power of sunlight with Jacquard SolarFast Dye, an innovative light-developed dye that creates permanent, richly coloured prints using natural UV exposure. Unlike conventional fabric dyes, SolarFast only develops its full colour when exposed to sunlight, allowing artists to produce remarkably detailed photographs, photograms, and shadow prints on fabric or paper with exceptional clarity. Simply apply the dye, position objects, photographic negatives, or textured materials over the surface, and let the sun reveal intricate, high-contrast images in just a few minutes. The process is both accessible and rewarding, making SolarFast an exciting choice for artists, photographers, educators, and creative makers of every skill level.
Beyond photographic printing, SolarFast Dye is equally suited to painting, tie dyeing, screen printing, stamping, batik, and a wide variety of mixed media applications. The dye requires no heat setting, chemical fixing, or steaming, while leaving fabric soft and flexible after processing. On paper, it produces vibrant colour without altering the surface texture, making it an excellent choice for collage, illustration, and layered artwork. Compatible with natural fibres including cotton, linen, canvas, silk, hemp, as well as wood and rag paper, Jacquard SolarFast Dye offers exceptional creative freedom for artists looking to explore the unique possibilities of sun-powered printing.
Key Characteristics
- 118ml bottle of SolarFast light-developed dye
- Develops permanent colour through sunlight or UV exposure
- Creates detailed photographs, photograms, and shadow prints
- Suitable for painting, tie dyeing, screen printing, stamping, and batik
- No heat setting, steaming, or chemical fixing required
- Leaves fabric soft and flexible after processing
- Produces smooth, texture-free results on paper
- Compatible with cotton, linen, canvas, silk, hemp, wood, and rag paper
- Ideal for photography, mixed media, textile art, and printmaking
- Perfect for artists, educators, studios, and creative workshops
What's in the box
1 x Jacquard SolarFast Dye 118ml
