5 TIPS FOR AMAZING REVERSE TIE-DYES

[@Levi-Salmon]

Hey thanks for watching! Leave a comment letting me know what other types of tie-dye shirt-making tutorials you'd want to see 🙌

[@justagirlsd3000]

Hydrogen peroxide neutralizes bleach. Thanks for the tips!

[@lynetteb421]

Yeah the only thing you missed was neutralizing the bleach that could eat a hole in the shirt after Time goes by

[@the.dad_abides]

Arm and Hammer washing soda (soda ash) is available at any local store and ya don't have to pay shipping.

[@hilaryross543]

I've been playing around with reverse tie-dying and having mixed feelings with the outcomes. So I sought out videos on KZbin to refine my techniques and tips from other tie-dye enthusiasts. Your video is by far the most helpful I've watched so far! Thank you for making a video that is informative and not just a rehashing of someone else's DIY video that was a remaking of another person's DIY idea they saw was trending. Your tips are tried and true methods from the artists themself. Thank you! 😊

[@Levi-Salmon]

Wow so Kind! I appreciate it! Learned most everything from other creators here on KZbin that take their time to share information for free, just wanted to pass my own tips and tricks along as well :)

[@margietitus4702]

i gree with you..

[@kariann226]

You need to use a peroxide/H20 mix to get that bleach to stop working or your shirt can get holes in it.

[@alberts1985]

This comment should be pinned to the top

[@devbachu7072]

Agree

[@devbachu7072]

Do you dye it bleach in the wrong side

[@CarlosSanchez-ev3bn]

When do you add it?

[@Copaceticangeldust]

This is good to know! I’ve been struggling with shirt’s getting holes

[@sourpatchbbaby2413]

I looked into your KZbin page only to find 1 video. Wished there were more because of how detailed you are. I did my own research hours on hours looking on KZbin and everyone did the fast route. Although tie dying is super fun. I’d like my art to stay as colorful as possible. Thank you for the awesome detail, tips and new information I received. Your guide tops all of KZbin

[@uhlqnu5024]

I agree. I would like to see more videos, as he is very detailed in explaining the step-by-step process.

[@bonniearrant2675]

Your methodical approach with an eye to safety makes this one of the best videos I have watched. Also best results in end product!

[@bridgetbanerjea7588]

You are so sweet, humble, and genuine. I just love your kind spirit and the information you share with the world. Looking forward to more! 😊

[@SlyFunkyMonk]

love the keith haring style dudes in the back, thanks for the video!

[@AlphaFlexFitness]

This is such helpful video. I have a acid wash/tie dye business and still learned so much from you! Thank you!

[@roamck]

I’m pretty new to tie-dyeing, can blue and purple rit also work like the blue and purple dye you had? Not looking for the same exact thing but just curious if those colors actually show up using rit and bleach

[@jessicas.4898]

Very informative. I'm a novice at tie dying and this'll be my first reverse dye.

[@RoeRoe123]

Great tutorial! Love the shirt

[@jordanjarrell7454]

Yooo that shirt is sick!! I can’t wait to try tie-dying this weekend 😄 THANKYOU for the tips my guy!

[@Levi-Salmon]

Ayyy thanks man, glad I could help. Feel free to comment if you have any questions

[@wildlandfarmstead]

Great video, thanks! Love how the shirt turned out.

[@lafilleindigo]

Thanks for the video, it's really informative and helpful! Quick question, do you think pre-soaking the shirt in soda wash before bleaching it could be helpful as opposed to sprinkling it on after rinsing out the bleach? Or would it be basically the same result?

[@Levi-Salmon]

I added it after rinsing because I did not want the bleach to negate the effects of the soda ash. Worth a shot but my guess would be the results are not as saturated. I tried washing the shirt after bleach then soaking in soda ash and dyeing but re-spiraling the shirt meant the dye didn't saturate the bleached parts as well.

[@beba3657]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very informative and helpful. Looking forward to more of your content .

[@footface37]

So purple and blue really turn into that mint green and pink on that peachy bleach color..fingers crossed! I love it.

[@GrapexMan]

So what colors make blue and purple?

[@kathrynguariglia172]

I need this video right now!! I’m new to tie dye and I’m obsessed ! Thank you so much for these tips !!!

[@Levi-Salmon]

You're so welcome!

[@TamiAshburn]

Hey watched this video. Do you have any videos for reverse tie dye black hats. Or ice tye white hats (baseball cap style hats)

[@margietitus4702]

im so glad i come across your video today..ive been trying to r tie dye few times..your way of doing is the most easy process that make sence.thank you again.....

[@cocacolafiesta]

Thanks for all the tips you shared!

[@marinamaldonado5995]

Absolutely love your work I just started Tie dye and fell in love with it

[@tammyfaycantrell7486]

Thank you for sharing this very informative video,I am making my twin sister a reverse tie-dye for our 58th B-Day(it was on 11/11)I want to do one that really pops ,any suggestions?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Hi, Tammy! Happy belated! I would suggest picking two or more colors on the color wheel. I've had a lot of success with pink and magenta. Rainbow is always cool too!

[@jaynedaily6080]

Excellent tips

[@CarlosSanchez-ev3bn]

Brooooo that looks crazy good thanks for the tips homie

[@Dispositionist]

you can do a full soak in the soda ash, you just need to neutralize with peroxide between steps, this will also save you the time of rinising the bleach out. I also do a stronger ratio of soda ash to water, because the shirts already wet from the neutralizing solution, which would dilute the soda solution.

[@suzannedallefeld2937]

I've watched this a couple of times and am ready to try it! I'm making a goodie and matching sweat pants!

[@Levi-Salmon]

Good luck!!

[@kylehoekstra7220]

Great video .. also wanted to say I love the Keith Harling wall decals you have.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Thanks they're my mom's... I'll let her know 😂

[@Sk3ch_94]

Does this process fit the same for Black Hoodies!?

[@lalofresh3705]

Thanks for sharing what you have learned

[@matthewdalessandro7308]

Doing the lords work love this man ty Ty

[@juliemanning4795]

Super helpful! Gonna watch for your other videos and pics on Insta

[@kellybrady204]

Wicked stuff. Thank you.

[@jade8568_VR]

Oh wow! I love this shirt!!

[@alberts1985]

When do you submerge the t-shirt in Peroxide/water???

[@LondenAndAutumn]

Interesting techniques...I question them but will give em a try!

[@Denshin99]

This is amazinggggg, thank you so much! I especially love how thorough you were with the instructions and materials used. Very helpful!

[@Levi-Salmon]

So glad to help!!!

[@kristarobinette3586]

Great job. I really enjoyed your tutorial!!! You answered my question. Thanks !!!

[@jaymariedesignstudio]

More Tie dye tips and how to make the cool patterns please!:) !

[@jerrysbrain]

60-70 percent bleach? are you using concentrate or no?

[@Levi-Salmon]

just regular clorox bleach

[@devbachu7072]

Can you tye dyeon color t shirt or only used white ines

[@mstarr67]

Great job with your explanations!!!

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

Thank you so much for this video- it is a great help.

[@LeapingRat]

i woulda assumed you had over 100k subscribers with that quality vid. good shit

[@Levi-Salmon]

Thank you! Very kind words

[@emmaparker3509]

I love the zip bag idea ..great viei

[@kimkemeys9563]

Great video on the bleach dying. I've done 2. I did a sweatshirt and black work apron for my son came out pretty good. I would like to try the dye after bleaching. Your video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.✌🥰

[@VC_333]

Was your sweatshirt 100% cotton?

[@daverumbear7668]

I cannot express the hazardness of bleach. I was bleach tie dying a bunch of black shirts in my bathroom and my dumbass didnt know about the fumes so at one point my eyes started burning and I went and grabbed lab goggles and a mask just like you and that worked. Stay safe yall

[@Levi-Salmon]

stuff's no joke

[@Kalai_09]

What bleach do you use?

[@johnnymalek]

What do you use for your rack?

[@jacklynpaul5819]

Did you dry them after pre washing?

[@cherylthomasedwards7897]

How do you prevent it from running

[@TFJ70]

Hi again Levi, what are your thoughts on soaking the bleached shirt in the hydrogen peroxide mix to neutralize that bleach.

[@Levi-Salmon]

I didn't have the best luck doing that but many others swear it's the only correct way to do it so I'd try experimenting and see what you find!

[@laurenmarie3884]

Wow!!! I love it!!! ❤😊

[@amyhall3123]

Question. I am looking at Dharma dyes & trying to decide the size to get. How much of the dye do I need per clothing item?

[@Levi-Salmon]

The smallest size is plenty to get started, you can get 10+ shirts from it and try out different colors. Once you find you’re using that color a lot then upgrade to the bigger sizes!

[@amyhall3123]

@@Levi-Salmon thank you!

[@kristie3592]

I love Dharma dyes!

[@fashionbemeUK]

Thanks for sharing loved the video and did learn something I’ve liked and subbed x in the process of giving it ago thanks again let you know how I get on 😎

[@Levi-Salmon]

You're welcome, Janice! Best of luck!

[@TFJ70]

I tried your process and loved the outcome. I used turquoise on top of the bleached spiral and it is beautiful. Have you ever done a white t-shirt to get pastel colors?

[@Levi-Salmon]

So glad to hear it! I've done plenty of white shirts but never pastel colors. I would start by mixing the dye to 1/4 strength and see if that gets you what you're looking for

[@TFJ70]

So can I use this process just without the bleaching?

[@TFJ70]

Forgot to add... On a white t-shirt to use the same process without the bleaching?

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@TFJ70 Yep, one thing to note is that the dye will bleed significantly on a white shirt so you can't afford to be as generous with the dye, ESPECIALLY if you want to keep white spaces. If you don't want any white and you don't mind colors bleeding, go crazy, but still be cautious of the center spiral because it can easily get muddy.

[@TFJ70]

@@Levi-Salmon I appreciate your help! Where can I find some of your other tie dye videos?

[@kimberlydavis571]

Oh, so very cool!!!❤🧡💛💚💙 💜

[@denson28y]

Dope video, Levi! Go Green!!!

[@Levi-Salmon]

Go white!!

[@NormanNC]

I feel like someone lime you would have lots of videos but im only seeing this one on your page

[@DesirayH.S]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@Levi-Salmon]

You're so welcome! :D

[@TFJ70]

Hi, just tried your process again this time using hydrogen prox soak for 20 minutes then rinse as you indicated. I also sprinkled the SA on still spiraled shirt before adding liquid dyes. Will wait 24+ hours to batch. Question.... Did you final wash on cold or hot water??

[@Levi-Salmon]

Hot water as per Synthrapol instructions!

[@DvanxxZebra]

Hey DYE TRYING, love your video! Very useful content and very informative. I did have a question though, other videos recommend a hydrogen peroxide bath to deactivate the bleach. I notice you just do a thorough rinse instead. Have you experimented with the peroxide bath method and if so what are you thoughts on that method? Thank you in advance for any response you have!

[@holdenwitch]

You need to neutralise the bleach or you will get holes in the shirt at a later date, I know this as it has happened to me when I first started doing reverse dyes a few years ago, I thought it was because I was using cheap t shirts, now Know it was the bleach that caused them.

[@GiaGiaBobia]

Im confused how the end result of your tiedye tutorial of a blue & purple custom shirt ended up with green pink & orange. Can you please ellaborate?

[@707Originalz]

Also confused on this

[@InMyHopinion]

Awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@Atlas_Quin]

If I were to try and get the shirt to white with bleach what’s the best way to do that? The white is an important part of the design I made.

[@cynthiaallen2420]

Hi. Great video. Thanks a bunch for the tips. You got a thumbs up ;) do you have a tutorial on the tie dye tee your wearing during the other parts of this tutorial

[@cynthiaallen2420]

So you just used blue and purple and got all of those colors?

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@cynthiaallen2420 Can't see if I replied here but the shirt I'm wearing is using blue, purple, yellow and green. It was a mirrored ice dye. The channel 'Crispy' has a really good tutorial titled "Psychedelic Mindscape"

[@astird0458]

I noticed you didn't use hydrogen peroxide as a bleach neutralizer. Some others have done this. Do you think it worked out for you because you just rinsed the bleach out super well? Do you think it would be okay to try the hydrogen peroxide as long as I rinse the bleach well and keep it untied?? Thanks

[@Levi-Salmon]

Yeah I have had better luck thoroughly rinsing but I would experiment and see what works best!

[@astird0458]

I was thinking the same thing you did a great job. Trying this soon for my son and I, he can look sweet too :)

[@maddieaguilo1056]

Amazing video! I love the tips, great stuff.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Thanks Garlic Wing! Hope you make a rad shirt 🤙😎

[@Art_Howard]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Glad I could help!

[@tmarie1867]

Do you know if I can dye white on top of the bleach to lighten the orange color? I want a mostly black sweatshirt with white accents. Would it be better to get a white shirt and tye dye it black?

[@Levi-Salmon]

There is not such thing as white dye, bleach is as close as you're gonna get. In this scenario you definitely want to dye a white shirt black

[@toniacalloway4449]

Have you seen the Hocus Pocus Sanderson Museum sweatshirt? Do you have any suggestions on how to bleach and tie dye it?

[@Levi-Salmon]

All the tips here should work just fine on a sweatshirt as well.

[@aprilfoxbilligmeier2059]

Thank you...your directions were really clear.

[@Levi-Salmon]

You're Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ginnyhansen4992]

Good information overall

[@foff64]

Thank you

[@damurphy717]

I have a concert shirt from years ago that stained around the collar the first time it was washed ($35 down the drain) but I've been thinking about bleach dying so I can actually wear it...it has a pretty thick screened logo in the middle on the front.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Yeah that would be a great solution. No need to worry about the screened logos they won't pick up dye.

[@damurphy717]

@@Levi-Salmon more so concerned with how everything else around it might be blocked by the bleach.

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@damurphy717 You could go light on the bleach so the contrast is still there or you could section off the logo and the area around it and avoid bleaching there altogether

[@calehall8173]

Great tip on using lots of bleach and letting it set. Id diluted the bleach 50/50 and rinsed after 10ish minutes and there was way too much black. Ive also used a brush and almost pure bleach but that doesnt penetrate very far

[@bevdebiaso4909]

How do you mix there dyes . I ordered them but they didn’t have instructions for how much water to use

[@Levi-Salmon]

Their site has great instructions under the "Techniques" Section www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/tiedye/tie-dye-instructions.html

[@jennifercrane7330]

Does the shirt have to be black? We have a bunch of royal blue shirts that nothing can be done with.

[@Levi-Salmon]

The only difference you will see is that the royal blue is still able to absorb dye so it's more difficult to predict what the final color will be. Definitely go for it, might be really cool.

[@kylemoney01]

I’m trying to dye a black hoodie and they just turn Grey not orange. Am I using the wrong bleach?

[@Levi-Salmon]

I've had this happen as well! Not an issue with the bleach, most likely that the hoodie is not 100% cotton. The synthetic fibers won't bleach the same way cotton does. You can still try dying on top of the gray color!

[@kylemoney01]

@@Levi-Salmon so I went and got the normal gallon I guess I had concentrate before testing it on junk shirts seems to be working better

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@kylemoney01 nice! Make sure to dilute it with at least 1/3 water. It will still bleach the shirt enough but less risk of burning a hole right through the shirt

[@NadiaByNature06]

is there any chance the shirt can be too wet to take the bleach? i’m not getting the peach color, the black shirt is only turning dark brown. any tips?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Sometimes certain shirts will just do that... I would try a different brand

[@freddym.satizabal928]

Hey where are the link for the products you suggested.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Everything I mention can be purchased at dharmatrading.com

[@Monsterkey]

Just a heads up though. A particulate mask wont really help for off gasses from chemicals. Super helpful tips for the reverse dying :)

[@alberts1985]

It’s a r95 then it’s safe.

[@kaylasteaveson4516]

Do you have any tips on dying bathing suits? Perfect video by the way 💕

[@Levi-Salmon]

Hey Kayla! Bathing suits will probably be a synthetic and not 100% cotton so it's important to use a dye for synthetics like DyeMore from Rit. The other challenge is dying a small surface, it may be difficult to spiral. Either take the time to carefully spiral or try a different fold pattern like a crumple dye!

[@Jasminlit]

Very nice Video! I'm into all kind of arts, this was interesting. I might gonna try it in the future. My only experience in this direction is that I painted on a black shirt with bleach. But the reversed dye got me curious now! 😄 much more fitting for a goth girl than the "normal" tiedye"🤣

[@Levi-Salmon]

Thank you! Hope your shirt comes out great

[@taylarrobbie9308]

Is soda ash a must?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Makes the colors pop wayy more

[@taylarrobbie9308]

@@Levi-Salmon so I can still do it without it but just expect less vibrant colors? I have everything but the soda ash 💔

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@taylarrobbie9308 yep, get a practice in and then when the soda ash arrives you will see the diff :)

[@wslepage]

Can you do this in Maine in the winter?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Wanda this entire video takes place indoors

[@heyitsbrosmo]

Would these tips work the same on thicker materials like hoodies?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Overall, yes. Although hoodies act up sometimes in unpredictable ways so you may have to experiment with different brands

[@Emynem42]

So you only used two colors and got all these others? Just making sure before I start dying mine.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Yep! The colors will blend and give a lot of variety!

[@zombiepika3118]

This is an awesome video! I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@Levi-Salmon]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@puddintayne9254]

how do you keep the bleach from eating up the fabric in the shirt ?

[@Levi-Salmon]

Only leave the bleach on for 10-15 minutes and make sure you rinse it thoroughly

[@MajikCatSecurity]

Shirt came out great but I would have stopped the bleaching action with a quick soak in a water/peroxide solution 70/30. I also would have soaked in the water/soda ash mixture not sprinkled the powder, and used Urea in my dye mix. Other than that I ike your design very much.

[@Levi-Salmon]

Hey thank you Majik! From my experience I've had issues with muddy colors after soaking the shirt in both the peroxide and soda ash mixture and found this way works best for me. Although I've been hearing this comment a lot so I may have to try again!

[@Emynem42]

Was going to say the same

[@cherylbrownlifeexposed3926]

Great job... thanks

[@anitac.306]

Great tips, thank you!

[@Levi-Salmon]

You're Welcome!

[@Insanemonikasingh]

Which dye you used

[@Levi-Salmon]

Dharma Procion Fiber Reactive

[@zensational.]

Pro Tip - if youre in a pinch you can turn baking soda to soda ash by baking it

[@Levi-Salmon]

Great tip!

[@kasandramckenna6221]

What problems did you have when soaking the shirt in soda ash?

[@Levi-Salmon]

When I pulled it out of the soda ash solution the bleached parts of the shirt were darker than when I put it in there. Seems like some of the black from the shirt got in the liquid and made everything darker. The final result was a much duller dye.

[@debbiesmith6703]

Amazing🤩🤩🤩🤩why are you not making new videos. Come on your awesome! Lets make some new shirts✌️🇨🇦cheers

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

What not to do. Bleach must be neutralize with peroxide/water soak. Out White Bright and very hot water is much better.

[@NomadicExpressions24]

This..

[@NomadicExpressions24]

Arm n hammers washing soda works in a pinch if you don't have soda ash. Pool supply stores can source cheap soda ash too

[@killern9794]

What temperature did you use for the final wash? It’s my first time doing a reverse dye and I don’t want to mess it up lol

[@Levi-Salmon]

Yo! The Dharma Detergent says it works best with hot water so that's what I use!