If you’ve been dyeing a bit you might have tried different things to try and understand how to make the richest and most vibrant colors possible. When tie-dyeing you might find that many patterns require quite strong colors and you may be wondering how to make sure that your color will come out strong every […]
While cotton is the most common fabric to tie-dye, you might want to dye something that is made of something else. Depending on what you have in mind, that might not be such a good idea. There are, in fact, many different kinds of fabric that can be dyed. There are also some fabrics that […]
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Preparing a large batch of dye is a great way to cut down on your preparation time. But can you reuse the same dye bottles day after day? What about dye in powdered form? Once mixed with water, dyes last for one week. A solution of dye, water, and fixer only stays good for 8 […]
If you’re like me, you love when your tie-dye comes out perfect. After putting in time and effort, there’s nothing more frustrating than having your colors looking weak and faded. When made correctly, tie-dye shirts are meant to keep their colors bright and vibrant forever. In this post I’ll go over all the common mistakes […]
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 […]
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 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 […]