Best Types of Fabric for Tie-dye (Explained)
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
How to Tie-dye - Tutorials and Guides
These how-to articles are centered on tie-dye and nothing else. With easy tutorials geared towards beginner.
In these posts you’ll find everything you need in order to become a tie-dye artist. Among other things, you will learn how to:
Read with confidence as I share with you the most up to date and relevant methods I’ve gathered as a professional tie-dye artist.
I’ll give you all my best tips and tricks so you can share in my passion. With these easy-to-follow guides you’ll be able to troubleshoot common problems and find answers to your questions.
Learn how to create beautiful tie-dye shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, socks, shoes, and more. Most importantly, make sure your tie-dye is a success, even on the first try.
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7 Easy Tie-dye Patterns and Techniques for Beginners
Finding a design you like is super fun. And there’s no better way to discover which one you like than by trying a bunch of them. To get you started, I’ve curated some of the
Tie-dye Health and Safety - Advice & Best Practices
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
What Color to Expect When Bleaching Fabric (With Examples)
Dyes are not the only way to change to look of your clothes. Bleach can also be used to strip out color and leave you with interesting patterns. This technique of removing color with bleach
Tie-dye a Hoodie (or Sweatshirt) the Easy Way
Here’s the thing. I really love dyeing hoodies and sweatshirts. They take dye very well and they’re ideal for showing larger versions of your favorite designs. In this post I’ll show you exactly how to
Glossary of Tie-dye Terms (Language of Tie-dye)
This page is a glossary of the most common terms used in tie-dye. These terms refer to objects, processes, or any other relevant information. Abrasion resistance - The ability for a fabric to resist wear
Tie-dye Color Ideas And Best Color Combos
The trick to any successful tie-dye project is to achieve a fine balance between colors. Using color themes (cool, warm, neutral) will help you create designs that are soft on the eye. Complementary colors create
How to Rinse your Tie-dye Without Staining
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 Tie-dye with a Group + How Much Supplies you Need
Are you planning on hosting a tie-dye party? Whether you’re organizing an event for a summer camp or a school, or you want to tie-dye a large number of shirts yourself, we’ve got you covered.
How to Prevent Your Dyes From Spreading (Explained)
It can be frustrating to have your dyes spread when you don’t want them to. It’s normal to be surprised the first time you tie-dye. The color tends to expand on the fabric and can
Tie-dye Chemical Solution - Urea, Alginate, and Calsolene (Explained)
At some point in your tie-dye development you may seek more control over your dyes. This is why we use auxiliary chemicals. These products can change some key properties of your dyes. Urea, sodium alginate,
Top 10 Items Everyone Should Tie-dye At Least Once
There’s so much to do in the world of tie-dye. So many things to dye, and so many colors to use. It’s not always easy to decide what your next project will be. We made