This is an Alginate thickener, for use with Wool, Silk and Cotton dyes.

It can be used whenever you want to thicken dyes and use them more like a paint.
You can brush the dyes on and they will stay where you put them.
It can also be used for stamping, stenciling or silk screening the dyes. 

Sprinkle the thickener into warm water or liquid dye, stirring until totally mixed.

To give a good consistency use 30-60gms per litre of warm water.
Experiment, until you get the thickness you are happy with.

Approx 50gms.