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I was reassured by your experience and have always had trouble with color retention but I have persevered always knowing something was missing. For the last 40 yrs I have only been using salt, thing that was the fixative, how wrong I was.😢 well now I'm retired and have more time to dedicate life long passion of putting color into fabric which is always something I can relax with . I could not believe how helpful the internet is to solve issues. It was so fantastic to watch your tutorials on tye die. So now I can move forward to overcome my biggest fear which was my tye die running into other other garments. Especially when wearing white under my artwork. I have made so people angry when my work has stained other clothes 😢 So now I have greatest confidance that this can be avoided by following your advice. In fact soon I will be visiting Spotlight, New Zealands #1 haberdashery for exciting art supplies. But where to get soda ash from I'm not sure but I will try a pool shop... Thank you so much for you informative videos and advice, So I will subscribe now and like of course 😊. I look forward to any of the ideas about tie dye you might like to share with others incl Me ! Kind regards Erik 🇳🇿
I'm so glad you've found your solution! You should be able to get the soda ash pictured in the video in the laundry aisle of Woolworths/Countdown. If not, it should definitely be at the pool shop. All the best!
Hey! Can this solution be used for multiple garments or should a new batch be made for each one? For example I want to tie dye 5 shirts, will the effects of the solution lessen if I use it for all 5? Thank you!
You can keep stuffing them in until it's full! I keep the same batch until it's low - just give it a good stir before adding anything. Then I top it up with fresh soda ash solution.
Do you put the dye inside each fold as well? Im just starting out with tye dying and just couldnt tell if thats what you were doing. Also on the second side you put the other colors in and then layed the black on top of it all correct? Thanks for the video :) so neat watching & i love how the shirt came out
Yes, you want to make sure the dye penetrates all the way through or you'll get white stripes. It's the same pattern on both sides. And yes, then black all over the second side! Our video editing skills weren't great back then, sorry for the lighting and clarity issues.
@@DyeDIY Thank you so much! I can't wait to try this one :) & it's no problem at all, I saw this video was older. Thanks for taking the time to clarify for me
Thank you so much for your super simple and helpful videos. Absolutely LOVE these 😍 I’m based in Aus too and dyeing clothes for our brand but have only been using RIT dye. Do you think there are better quality / cheaper dyes that you’d recommend if you’re happy to share? And also any ideas how to achieve the colours that we want without months of testing lol Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼💕
You're very welcome, glad you're finding them useful! There are definitely better dyes than Rit, Rit isn't really made for tie-dyeing. I've got a guide here along with links to my favourite shops. dyediy.com/best-dye-for-tie-dye/ Colour-wise, making test swatches is the absolute best way to get consistent results. I have piles and piles of these for all sort of colour mixes. This is the step-by-step instructions on how I made my ice-dye swatches. dyediy.com/how-to-make-ice-dyed-swatches/ And keeping a journal helps a lot too, I have a free one of those available too! dyediy.com/dye-society/ Hope that helps! Feel free to send me some pics of your results, I'd love to see them. Kelly.
@@DyeDIY oh wow Kelly, thank you SOO much!! I so appreciate your reply and all the helpful info 🙏🏼 thank you, I’m not actually tie-dyeing yet, that’s a whole other level but will absolutely keep watching all your vids when I’m ready for that so just simple 1 colour dye atm. Yes you’re so right about testing, back to the testing phase. I was wondering if there may be a helpful resource somewhere to buy that maybe has the mixing recipes to achieve certain colours haha (maybe you can create and sell one (I’ll buy it lol 😂) thank you so much really appreciate your channel Xx
What kind of die are you using? And how much soda ash are you adding at the end? I'm confused how the soda ash solution gets to all the fabric. The link you provided below mentions you can mix the die with soda ash. Seems like that would be better. For a standard pair or size 8-10 denim jeans, I'm thinking the jar would have to be a lot bigger. I'm just thinking out loud. I would need to experiment to figure all this out.
Hi! I use Procion dyes, usually from Dharma. All the details are here. dyediy.com/best-dye-for-tie-dye/ The soda ash penetration confuses me too, I've never been able to work out how it reaches all the fabric, but it always seems to - I've done low-water immersion dyes hundreds of times and it's always worked. You can mix it with the dye first, but it means the colours will bind with the fabric as soon as they hit it - they don't have time to slowly mix. And yes, you need different sized containers for different items. I have a 4L jar for bigger stuff, you can see it in this short. Just remember to leave a bit of space at the top. ru-vid.comkS1Abo4KF1A
Oh, and you might like this video too - it's the same technique on towels. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXvPUkFm1Po.html&ab_channel=DyeDIY-HowtoTie-Dye
These turned out so good! I love ice dyeing but haven't done it for a while and want to try dyeing some baby grows for a friend. Were the baby grows damp before you put them in the jar and did you do a soda ash(/crystal) soak beforehand?
Thanks Jessica! Yes, I did a soda ash soak beforehand, and the onesies were damp when I put them in the jar. I usually spin stuff out in my washing machine before I dye it. Have fun :D
Hi! Question: after cold then hot rinsing 5 tie dye shirts of different colors, can I put them in the washer all together or do I need to wash them each separately?
If they're really well rinsed, I put them in together. The soda ash is gone, the pH is back to normal, and the excess dye is mostly gone. Short cycle only, and if you have a top loader fill it up before you throw them in. Hope you love the results!
Glad to hear your shirt is great! If your shorts are white you can bleach it out. Unfortunately, if they're coloured you're probably stuck with it - if you've used Procion it's now a permanent part of the fabric, and anything that will remove the dye stain will also remove the original colour from the shorts. Maybe you can overdye them and rescue them?
Just a little bit of helpful info here, I did have this happen and I used a dye colour remover from spotlight and it worked 🎉 I was so blown away so maybe you can try that 😊
Not much point with the same colours, but I've done it with different colours - usually light under ice and dark over ice. It doesn't seem to change the results.
I just did it! Filled my jars with crumpled up white onesies, covered with ice, and a few teaspoons each of some powdered dye. How long do I let these sit for?
Awesome! I leave ice dyesfor 24h because they're cold - if you're feeling impatient put them somewhere warm and you could rinse in 12. I'd love to see them when they're finished!
It's Procion dye so it needs at least 6 hours if it's warm - I usually leave it overnight simply because it suits my schedule. I have a series here for beginners you might find useful. Have fun! dyediy.com/best-dye-for-tie-dye/
This video is exactly what I needed right now lol. Like you said, there are many different methods of how to do this and I was getting so confused but your instructions just made it so much easier. Thank you!
So i have i question. I have a crumple tie dye shirt which was supossed to be black and white but it came out grey and black after washing. Is there anything i should have done to prevent the white from turning grey while washing?
Hi, the important thing is to get the soda ash out and drop the pH as quickly as possible while keeping it cool so that the loose dye doesn't keep bonding to the fabric. Leave it tied, rinse so the water runs from from light to dark, and only rinse with cold until the water is nearly clear - that should remove the soda ash. And it needs to be put into the wash straight after rinsing, if you hang it up before washing or leave it sit it will muddy the colours. I'll also do a very quick hot wash instead of leaving it swish through the dye-filled water for ages. If you keep having issues it might be worth trying Synthrapol, it's designed to bond with the dye so it can't then bond with the fabric - it's not necessary for most home dyeing but if you want really crisp whites it may help. Hope that helps!
This is just a question, but on a current project I’m doing. I’m using a paintbrush and whatnot to put down the dye. I was just wondering if the dye would bleed elsewhere on the fabric and into white areas…
The most important thing is to rinse with cold water, and do it quickly and thoroughly. Once you remove the soda ash the reaction should stop. For dyeing like that I wouldn't soak the entire thing in soda ash beforehand. I'd mix up the dye with soda ash and thickener. This means you have a lot less soda ash in it when rinsing, so less chance of reaction. Hope it turns out just how you want it!
@@DyeDIY thank you! I saw somewhere that I should let it dry for 24 hours first. I still wanna keep the colors vibrant and whatnot. Thanks for the tip as well :D
@@izanasato if you let it dry the reaction stops, the dye has to be damp to react. Laying plastic over it can help, I assume it needs to stay flat. If it's warm 6 hours will be fine :)
Thank you for telling me i've had these tie die shirts in my dirty clothes baskets for what seems like 7+ months and didnt know how to wash them. Your a life saver!!
I use Rit powder for my tie dye. Is it fiber reactive? I always have problems with spotting colours when they come out of the machine. What dye do you recommend in Australia that isn't super expensive?
Rit is kind of a mix, and it's meant for immersion dyeing, so it doesn't work very well for tie-dyeing. I buy my dyes from Dharma in the US - if you make a decent order the dye itself is quite cheap. I buy the 8oz size as a minimum. You may also be able to join up with someone local to you and share the order. They do half-price shipping around Black Friday so I usually stock up then. Hope that helps!
Hi there. I am just wondering how to keep the white pieces white when I am rinsing out the dye. I have followed the method but I still find that my nice white pieces become tinted by the colour. Any suggestions?
Hi Michelle, the important thing is to get the soda ash out and drop the pH as quickly as possible while keeping it cool so that the loose dye doesn't keep bonding to the fabric. Leave it tied, rinse so the water runs from from light to dark, and only rinse with cold until the water is nearly clear - that should remove the soda ash. And it needs to be put into the wash straight after rinsing, if you hang it up before washing it will muddy the colours. If you keep having issues it might be worth trying Synthrapol, it's designed to bond with the dye so it can't then bond with the fabric. Hope that helps!
Already done! It's one of the shirts I did for this experiment, the dye over ice version. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-suSgXwu2rzk.html&ab_channel=DyeDIY-HowtoTie-Dye
Good question! It makes the pattern on the front and back more the same (more important for bulky stuff like hoodies than shirts) and if any of the dye powder speckles it's less visible on the outside of the fabric.
Thank you. I'm doing my first tie dye today. Bought a top online. On arrival, I thought it looked a bit bland. So then bought a tie dye kit to jazz it up a bit. 👍🏻it's now in soak, as per your lovely instructions.
@@GRANMotherH3N we have a saying - don't cry until it's dry. You won't get really bright, defined colours, but you could get beautiful results. I've done 50/50 cotton/polyester hoodies and they've worked out well. You don't know for sure until you try.
@christinelee6477 sorry, this was one of our first videos - adding dialogue was too hard! But I've worked it out now and I'll keep it in mind, thanks for the feedback.
Can I please use 1 still image from this video in a workshop I'm running? My top didn't turn out as nice as yours. I think I had the rubber bands too tight?
Sure, hope you have a lot of fun at your workshop! If you had a lot of white they may have been too tight. You can also gently squeeze the fabric next to them to help it penetrate.
@@stitch1245 feel free to send me a pic anyway! And we just finished a year of travel, I unpacked my dyes yesterday - I'm really looking forward to getting back into it. Thanks!
