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September 2022
Why Is My Tie-Dye Washing Out? (Faded Colors Solution)
You rinsed your shirt only to find out that most of the color just slides right off. This might seem like the worst scenario. But luckily it’s also the easiest to solve. The main reasons for a complete lack of color are forgetting the dye fixer and using the wrong fabric material. 1. You forgot […]
How Long Does Dye Last? (Storage Tips)
Fiber-reactive dyes come as a powder in their purest form. Dye powder has the longest lifespan of all. Dye powder stored in a cool and dry place will last for 2-5 years onaverage. You can easily store them in their original container. The powder degrades over time by reacting with humidity in the air. High […]
Can You Tie-dye A Black T-shirt? What About A Colored Shirt?
Can you dye a shirt that already has color on it? What about dark shirts or even black shirts? In this post we will answer all of your questions and show you the best practices when dyeing a piece of colored fabric. With proper technique you will be able to easily create tie-dye designs on […]
How To Prepare Tie-Dye Bottles And Mix New Colors
Unless you use the bucket method, you’re going to put soda ash dye fixer directly in the bottles. Fixer is necessary for the reaction between dye and fabric to take place. Use a teaspoon (8 g) of soda ash fixer per cup (250 ml) of water. The amount of soda ash is proportional to the […]
How To Use Soda Ash For Tie-dye (Presoak Vs Bottle Method)
Adding soda ash to your bottles is by far the more convenient way to mix your dyes. It is quicker than doing a soda bath and requires less manipulation. Let’s see exactly how to mix a regular dye solution: Measure 1 tsp of dye powder Add dye to a clean squeeze bottle Fill up the […]
How To Dye Cotton, Wool, Polyester, Nylon, And More
While cotton is the most common fabric to tie-dye, you might want to dye something that isn’t made out of cotton. There are in fact many different kinds of fabric that can be dyed. When talking about fabric we really are talking about the fibers that compose them. Using dyes will change the color of […]
Rinsing, Washing, And Caring For Your Tie-dye (Explained)
You’ve dyed a garment and let it set for 24 hours. Now comes the time to rinse off the excess dye. This is best done in the sink or bathtub. The whole process can take 5-10 minutes to get most of the excess dye off. 1. Bring your shirt to the sink Bring your tie-dye […]
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