We made a list of the most common mistakes you can make when starting out on your tie-dye journey. Most of these scenarios we have experienced ourselves. We are happy to prevent you from stepping in the same pitfalls we have. One of the most common mistakes when starting out is to try and tie-dye […]
It’s normal to have leftover dye after you tie-dye a shirt. I always try using any leftover dye quickly. I always keep spare blanks ready to tie-dye. This is not always possible, as sometimes your Read More » You might have noticed that some tie-dye artists like to turn their shirts inside out before folding […]
Tie-dye is everywhere and for good reason. If you’ve been seeing tie-dye everywhere lately you’re not the only one. In this post we’ll explore why tie-dye has become so popular and we’ll see what brings people to this style so strongly. Whether you personally partake in it or not, you’ll be able to better understand […]
Dyes are the heart and soul of tie-dye. They come in the form of powdered dyes. We mix and apply these dyes on folded fabric to tie-dye. But with many different kinds of dyes, how to choose? In tie-dye we always use a class of dyes called “fiber-reactive”. These dyes are revolutionary in that they […]
White is a unique color in tie-dye. There is no white dye per say, so you need to be clever when including it in your designs. There are clever tricks you can use that will leave you with crisp, clean, white areas. Methods such as using less dye, planning dye placement, and using tight bindings. […]
Pleating is one of the basic folding techniques. It’s used in many patterns. Learn it in order to improve your comprehension of folding in general. Most all techniques involve pleats at a basic level, even Read More » Looking to enchant your wardrobe with some color magic? You’re at THE right place. This page contains […]
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As with all things involving chemistry, there is a degree of precaution one should take. While tie-dye is generally safe, there are still things to consider for best health and safety. In this post we’ll Read More » Dyes are not the only way to change to look of your clothes. Bleach can also be […]
You’re probably wondering if you need to tie-dye wet or dry. I have tested every method and will reveal the results. Damp is generally best, both for folding and dyeing. Wet and dry have their pros and cons that we will discuss below. It turns out that tie-dye is surprisingly versatile. There’s no wrong way […]
There are multiple ways to paint with dyes, the most common ones are using a paintbrush with liquid dyes and another is to make a thick mixture of dye that can be spread like paint. We tested a number of different techniques and we have found the best ways to paint with dyes. Simply put, […]
People always ask me how I’m able to keep the white parts of my tie-dye shirts so white, even though it’s right next to bold, vibrant colors. The secret to keeping the white crisp and clean is to rinse your tie-dye with care so that back staining doesn’t happen. In this post I’ll teach you […]
Dye mixing can be as simple as taking a spoonful of dye and mixing it with water. Fiber-reactive dyes can be used right out of the box. Still, most of the fun is to mix Read More » For many, the most difficult part of tie-dye is letting the shirt set. It’s hard keeping your […]
In this post I’ll give you all my tips on rinsing and washing your tie-dye properly. You’ll learn how to keep your colors bright and beautiful. Most importantly, I’ll share with you my secrets on how to prevent staining your tie-dye. No matter how you dyed your shirt or what colors you used, the rinsing […]
As with all things involving chemistry, there is a degree of precaution one should take. While tie-dye is generally safe, there are still things to consider for best health and safety. In this post we’ll explore the risks associated with tie-dye and the chemicals used to perform it. Read on to learn how to protect […]