But chemical mordants such as alum are popular today. 但像明矾这样的化学媒染剂现今使用的更广泛。
Alum is sold in many stores. 许多商店都有销售明矾。
It is often mixed with cream of tartar, a fine powder commonly used in cooking. 它经常与酒石混合使用,酒石是用于烹饪上的一种粉末状调料。
Mix eight grams of alum with seven grams of cream of tartar in a small amount of hot water. 将8克明矾和7克酒石混合在一起,放入少量的热水中。
Add the solution to a metal pan of cool water. 再将溶液加入盛有凉水的金属锅中。