Alum (Aluminium Sulphate) Lump

Alum (Aluminium Sulphate) – Lump

A traditional mordanting material used to prepare papers for ebru. Paper washed with alum water holds the paint much better.

Why Is Quality Important in Ebru Chemicals?
Every chemical used in the art of ebru directly affects how the paints behave and how long the work lasts. Materials with low purity can cause the paints not to spread properly or the size solution to spoil early. All the chemical materials we offer at Ayan Ebru have been tested supplied at the correct concentration and verified suitable for the art of ebru.

• Mordanting: Increases the paper's paint-holding capacity.
• Lump Form: Dissolves easily in water; practical to prepare.
• Traditional: A method used since Ottoman times.
• Economical: A small amount can prepare many sheets.