{"title":"Tools \u0026 Additives","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Tools \u0026amp; Additives collection. New Arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashford-hand-carders","title":"Ashford Hand Carders","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed in pairs to card and prepare your fibers in the traditional way, producing small rolags for spinning. Standard 72 points per square inch for medium to coarse fibers. Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested wood, Ashford is a leader in the industry for well-crafted affordable tools for hand crafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarding Plates are 8\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles are 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice is for one pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111886","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53920776945992,"sku":"tjv1787961262360","price":53.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1903\/7000\/files\/ashford-hand-carders_1.jpg?v=1787961269"},{"product_id":"carrageenan-blender-type","title":"Carrageenan (blender type)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know carrageenan is also known as \"Irish Moss\", even though it is made from a special type of seaweed? Did you also know there are 3 types of carrageenan out there? Well, pull up a chair... There is Kappa, Iota, and Lambda. And although they are all \"Irish Moss\" they are in fact, 3 different strains and therefore yield different results when it comes to marbling and \"size.\" We've learned to get the best results, you want to use a Lambda carrageenan (which is what we carry). Here's why: Lambda carrageenan is soluble at cooler temperatures whereas Kappa and Iota need a heat and cool process. Lambda, acts as a thickener whereas Kappa and Iota mix more gelatinous. We have also found that with Lambda, you will get less color blending, more crisp edges, and it allows the paint to stick better to the fabric. So there you have it. When you want your marbling to stick, stick with us and stick with Lambda carrageenan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though carrageenan is a fan favorite for making a \"size\" that marbling paints float on, marblers use either this, or Methocel, which is a sawdust by-product. The main advantage of Carrageenan is that most folks find it easier to float their paint on it than on Methocel, making it easy for artists and better for beginners. The main advantages of Methocel are that it is less expensive and it keeps longer, especially when you have a sizing pan so big it cannot be refrigerated when not in use, and it is hot and humid out. Try both, see which works better for you in your situation with your skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing Directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 2 tablespoons to a gallon of water. Best to do it in batches in a blender for the most even consistency. If you use a blender, allow all of the bubbles to settle before using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a square yard 36\" x 36\" you will need to fill a 38\" x 38\" tray with about 7 gallons of size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111870","offers":[{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":53920778125640,"sku":"hov1787961265171","price":17.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":53920778158408,"sku":"tui1787961265172","price":36.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":53920778191176,"sku":"ygu1787961265173","price":143.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":53920778223944,"sku":"gmb1787961265174","price":530.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1903\/7000\/files\/carrageenan-blender-type_1.jpg?v=1787961272"},{"product_id":"clover-silk-pins","title":"Clover Silk Pins","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt .5 mm in diameter Clover's thin pins won't leave marks, even in your light-weight fabrics. The red and white heads are made of a heat-resistant, ironproof glass. They can easily withstand the heat of an iron and are small enough that they don't get in the way while sewing. The package includes a plastic storage case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 7\/16 inch, .5 mm diameter - \u003cstrong\u003ePack of 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111900","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53920779534664,"sku":"ekc1787961268690","price":6.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1903\/7000\/files\/clover-silk-pins_1.jpg?v=1787961275"},{"product_id":"colonial-needle-felting-foam","title":"Colonial Needle Felting Foam","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtra sturdy and long lasting Needle Felting Foam makes a great distortion-free work surface for all needle felting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111900","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53920796016968,"sku":"sny1787961313705","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1903\/7000\/files\/colonial-needle-felting-foam_1.jpg?v=1787961321"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mapletrailmarket.shop\/collections\/tools-additives.oembed","provider":"rihanaclups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}