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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We make it by mixing powder dye in a small quantity of water and adding additives depending on the need. The goal here is to make a mixture that gives you better control and that spreads less on the fabric. We will show you exactly how to mix a dye paint mixture and then we’ll […]
Getting dyes on your hands is something that happens frequently while tie-dyeing. Rest assured that the dyes are pretty much harmless and will come off the skin by themselves in a matter of hours. If you still are unsure or want a quicker solution to remove dyes from your skin then read the rest of […]
Short of using it you are sometimes faced with the choice of storing your dyes for another time or to throw them out. If you don’t have much dye left in your bottles you can add in some more water to dilute the solution and make it enough. Store your dyes in the refrigerator to […]
Fiber-reactive dye is made for “staining” natural fibers such as cotton. The dyeing process adds color to suitable fabric. In addition to fabric, reactive dyes can stain a number of household materials. Fabrics made of natural fibers (cotton, linen, hemp, silk), raw wood, and painted walls can all be stained by contact with dye. Any […]
The humble t-shirt is the most common item someone will dye. There’s a few reasons why the t-shirt is the blank of choice. The t-shirt is the number one blank for tie-dye because it is cheap and universal. You can get it anywhere and it can be worn by anyone. The t-shirt is a staple […]