Mixing Mordant

Q: I am using your mordant recipe and I am curious how long I need to blend all of the ingredients.

A: When mixing up mordant, the iron and alum need the most mixing. They will both dissolve fully and there will be no particulate or sediment when they are fully blended. The lime, probably 30 seconds or so, and the guar, just mix until the medium stops getting any thicker.