Tie-Dye Basics

There are many standard variations of tie-dye throughout the world, including Shibori and Ikat. At Dharma Trading, we considercarefully what we think of as contemporary Tie-dye is a true US art! Each method is exclusive, but basically Tie-dye is an easy method of fabricating habits of shade by folding, attaching, sewing, crumpling or elsewhere planning the textile to restrict the flow associated with dye in to the folds of fabric. The design of the folds and where colors are squirted determines the ultimate design. With experience, the outcome could be predicted and managed to some extent, but shock is a component of the thing that makes tie-dye an exciting and interesting talent that also an initial timer may have good results with. A fun & simple craft for children, camps and teams.

Follows tend to be directions for making use of the dyes the Pros usage, Dharma Fiber Reactive dyes. We have 140+ colors to choose from! These are the dyes of preference for cotton fiber, linen, rayon, hemp, along with other normal fibers. The method the following is for using the dye with squeeze containers, the trick to multicolored brilliant tie-dyes!

1: fold and link your apparel

Preferably, first pre-wash clothes in heated water and Synthrapol or Prof. Textile Detergent to remove any oils, dust or whatever else which may withstand the dye. Fold and/or tie the fabric to the desired patterns. To get more defined patterns wet the top and squeeze or spin on extra water before folding. We now have several books and DVDs with great pattern ideas!

step 2: drench garments in soda ash answer

Put on your dust mask & gloves! Utilize - 1 glass (8 oz.) of Soda Ash Fixer per gallon of tepid water. A gallon will immerse 10-12 adult XL shirts – so far more young ones tees, a lot fewer outfits, etc.

Soak the tied up garments about 5-15 mins. Squeeze out of the apparel it is therefore damp however leaking. You can easily reuse answer until gone.

step three: mix your dyes

Wear your dust mask & gloves! Measure urea and hot water into a container, an old pitcher works well. Use the chart here for quantities. Paste-up your dye with the urea liquid (see below), adding rest of liquid and blend ‘till completely mixed...