How to Tie Dye: Circle of Life [Ice Dyed]

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I actually prefer this one that you say in not quite right also. I love the more vibrant colors of it. I want to go try one now. Thank you for sharing and easy instructions.

[@CasualCollisions]

Yeah, I still call that one the Zombie Circle of Life. Thanks for the feedback and hope it works out well for you.

[@johncspine2787]

I keep a rubbery handled screwdriver out, I wind a few turns on it to tighten, leaving the sinew on its original roll..it’s an extra step, but makes it easier to tighten and the rest of the sinew doesn’t get compressed.

[@johncspine2787]

Maybe the fine string of sinew..

[@CasualCollisions]

I'm not much of an "extra step" kind of guy. I'll happily toss a roll with 1/4 of the sinew left that's collapsed versus adding extra steps. :)

[@stevelehman7637]

Would look great if I can get it to turn out like yours. Thank you again for sharing with us. Yours always looks fantastic. I guess with time I can get good like you. I like your details on how to do each and everyone.

[@TeriTieDye]

Hey Mr Tie Dye, how would you ice dye that kind of design?? They are beautiful! Great saturation.

[@smokeybacon9893]

That’s awesome! Thank you! Just attempted a T-shirt. We’ll see tomorrow. Side tip...Didn’t have any cardboard.... but I do have a dozen of the flimsy rollable cutting boards. Cut out 2 inch strips. Wow. I’m already in love! So much better than cardboard

[@avisrice3264]

Thank you for taking time to make these videos, they are very helpful. Love your work!

[@pixiemermaid]

I actually prefer the one that you said wasnt "quite right". That looks more appealing to my eyes.

[@starcastle1181]

Agree! It looks like a lime and I love it

[@sherryporsch9349]

I like it!! Looks like a sand dollar!! Nice !

[@LeftCoastBootBlack]

Thought it came out beautifully! They all come out different, but it's lovely. Would make a nice altercloth.

[@thehappycrystal8795]

You tye dying techniques are awesome. I had to Subscribe.

[@betsyhaynes4710]

Fabulous! Beautiful instructions and wonderful end result! Love this teacher!!

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@sharonlefebvre1047]

Wasn't quite right is beautiful! Each tie dye is a masterpiece. They are all supposed to be different!

[@angelbaby1332]

I've been following you for a year almost it feels like. I'm not sure how I missed this one 😀

[@joleenphillips2415]

I've been watching a while now and tried making the hyper v, the double spiral, and a few others. My girls love to help by creating their own creations too. Don't know how I missed this one, but I definitely will try it!!

[@AvionOrr]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@kathleenchamp3764]

Loving the info! Sadly the folds are very important and shots were out of view. How would you do multi color? Thanks for TUTe!

[@reeractivist7561]

I think it's beautiful

[@PsychicJeff]

Love your videos--very informative! Could you make a video showing how to do a mandala or lotus on a t-shirt? No one ever shows how to do this on a t-shirt. Thanks!

[@CasualCollisions]

That's currently on the production list.

[@PsychicJeff]

Awesome! Can't wait. Thank you!,

[@lamioushkatte]

Beautiful. I love it

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@shinrin-yoku-]

As a person with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I've actually dislocated a shoulder pulling sinew.

[@arvyizdihar2076]

Hi casual collisins im from indonesia . i have one question . What liquid for mixing the colour powder . Is that soda ash liquid ? Or just water ? Because my tie dye's is so faded after i rinse it

[@CasualCollisions]

The fabric is soaked in soda ash prior to being dyed. The liquid dye is Procion Fiber Reactive dye powder mixed with chlorine-free water.

[@zachbechtel2101]

Love your videos and can't wait to try out some more complex patterns. Have you ever done shirts with a different pattern on the back then the front? I'm trying to figure that out. I've seen shirts with something similar to the bifurcated spine on the back and a mandala on the front. Thanks again for your tutorials!

[@CasualCollisions]

Yes, I have. A couple of different "combo" shirts are on the production list that include a lotus/mandala/other design on the front with different design on the back. There may not be enough material to work with on a t-shirt to do the bifurcated spine in a combo design; but, I'll see what I can do.

[@photosdotheo1]

I lov it!

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@loonybinreject]

can you bleach or discharge dye this design using the same folds?

[@CasualCollisions]

Yes, you could.

[@bconsilio3764]

I’m sure thinner fabric will make it easier and a thinner marker too. What is your reasoning for using sinew or rubber bands? I understand sinew gets tighter and rubber bands have a finite length, but there seems to be more to it than that.

[@CasualCollisions]

Generally, if you don't want white lines in the result, use rubber bands and if you do want white lines, use sinew pulled tight. You *can* use rubber bands to get lines; but, you have to pull them very tight; and, personally, it's just easier and faster for me to use sinew. You can also have no lines showing when using sinew - simply by not pulling the sinew as tight. There's also a bit of whatever I feel like using to tie with at the time... I usually use sinew for anything that isn't a spiral or scrunch.

[@bconsilio3764]

@@CasualCollisions thank you! You respond quickly and are kind to share your information. Another unrelated question: what do you mean when you say the dye has been thickened?

[@CasualCollisions]

@@bconsilio3764 - You mix a thickening agent with the dye so that the dye doesn't move as far through the fabric. Most people use sodium alginate; but, I use guar gum as it's readily available in the caning aisle in most grocery stores and it's less expensive. Sodium Alginate: amzn.to/2TldxaO Guar Gum: amzn.to/2Tu7XmI #AffiliateLinks

[@bconsilio3764]

@@CasualCollisions thanks again!

[@fret2023]

Can I get the music title that you ised on this one? I like itttt

[@kristyn3892]

When you say “been soaked in soda ash for at least 20 mins in this case a month” do you mean you soaked the fabric in soda ash for a whole month? Thanks!

[@CasualCollisions]

You need to soak the fabric in a soda ash solution for at least 20 minutes. In some cases, the material I use has been soaking in solution for days/weeks/months; but, that's because I use large buckets of soda ash and the material at the bottom tends to sit in solution for a while before I get down to it as I just pile new material on top and use it as I pull it out. So, I use a "last in, first out" method versus "first in, first out".

[@Matty06001]

Wouldn't that deteriorate the material?? I've heard of large warnings, no more than an hour, or you'll DIE. But I guess not after all. And we should be so "off", just beautiful.

[@deathstroke7394]

@@Matty06001 haha nah I've left mine in for weeks on a t shirt and it's completely fine

[@MorrainRed69]

What do you wash the fabric with at the end?

[@CasualCollisions]

The washout in the sink is just cold running water followed by hot running water. After the washout in the sink, you move the dyed items to the washing machine and run a regular hot water cycle with an extra rinse using whatever detergent you prefer. With a single cycle in my machine, it's safe for me to play the dyed items in with regular clothes from that point on; however, if it's your first time, I'd recommend you soak the shirt and see if you can wring any dye out after the washing machine cycle -- if you can, you'll need to run it through another hot water cycle.

[@paulac9295]

Why do you just use the powder? Do you find that in the end you have the same results as with using bottles of dye and water? Don't you waste the powder? Love your videos!

[@CasualCollisions]

No, the results with powder vs liquid dye are completely different. Using powder allows the component colors in the dye to separate leading to a more organic final result than that of using a liquid dye. While it does use substantially more dye for a shirt than using liquid dye, I don't view it as a waste, since that's the only method to produce the look I'm shooting for. (Though, most would argue that I use *way* too much powder for the designs I make. But, when your goal is to have a final design with little-to-no white remaining, I tend to err on the side of abundance since powdered dye is cheap.)

[@paulac9295]

Casual Collisions interesting. Thanks!!

[@RitaLee777]

Where do you buy the powdered dye & what brand is it ? Love you video !!! blessings

[@RitaLee777]

oops...your video

[@CasualCollisions]

I use Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes from: www.dharmatrading.com

[@kaikai3685]

what dye did you use?

[@CasualCollisions]

Procion Fiber Reactive Dye: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html

[@kylejones6188]

How easy is this to do on a T-shirt, or sweat shirt?

[@CasualCollisions]

It's a bit more difficult due to the extra material. It's a good idea to practice on a flat piece of fabric before switching to a t-shirt. A sweat shirt is quite a bit more difficult due to the thickness of the material.

[@kylejones6188]

Also what is that chord your using and where do I get some?

[@CasualCollisions]

It's sinew. In this case, it's artificial waxed sinew. It's available at most hobby stores, fabric stores, and Amazon.

[@kylejones6188]

Casual Collisions hey I really appreciate your help, and I’ll send you a shot of how mine turns out!

[@acesyn]

Very nice

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@gise1306]

Hermoso!!👏👏👏👏💕

[@kittipoodang7175]

So beutiful, Thanks.

[@arethamorgan6613]

Thank you for pointing out that the T-shirt has been soaked in the soda ash, and is DAMP when you apply the color.

[@varieties8438]

Hola vivo en una playa muy linda de Ecuador que se llama Canoa..quisiera que me digas el nombre del polvo que utilizas para teñir o manchar las camisetas...por fa....gracias..

[@CasualCollisions]

I use Procion Dye. It's available from: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html

[@mileystwerkin]

Anilina debe ser

[@esbemnst937]

@@mileystwerkin Hola, sabes en qué tipo de tiendas comprarla? Soy de México y no tengo puta idea, hago mis tie dye con colorante de mariposa o caballito 😯.

[@mileystwerkin]

Esbe Mnst Uhhh no tengo idea, yo las compro en cordonerías, donde venden telas y esas cosas, a veces hasta las venden en farmacias, pero en México puedes preguntar directamente como tie dye a lo mejor lo conocen así

[@esbemnst937]

@@mileystwerkin Gracias preguntaré ✨

[@elsamillan2150]

Espectacular ....lastima en el vídeo no se ve muy bien los amarrados

[@BunnyLang]

Ah yes. I'm sure it takes a few tries to get the, Circle of Life, pattern... ah, as we grow.

[@umpensador96]

😮😨♥️👏👏🇧🇷 congrats.!

[@valentialeanza2304]

dude, did you check your camera before you started recording? we can't see any of your folds, man!

[@aliviabrown3530]

thank you friend

[@misteroz5160]

What is name Mark of pigmen powder colour

[@CasualCollisions]

The dye I use is a fiber reactive dye known as Procion MX.

[@sethwinters3556]

That's just a paper air plane out of cloth 😂

[@karenkimberlypickering5299]

Tip: draw a square or circle on your table (to mark your vid view) then keep your project in that area... it’s frustrating to find a design you love but can’t see half of the directions.... just sayin’

[@CasualCollisions]

That video is from the dawn of the Casual Collisions channel - over 3 years ago. Since then, video production capability has increased and I've been using a ceiling mounted camera with a FOV that's larger than my work surface for over a year based on the feedback I received during those early years.

[@karenkimberlypickering5299]

Casual Collisions good to know... i am incredibly new to tie-dye -in fact to youtube tutorials in general- your work is impressive i’ll give you that! Thanks for posting your lovely creations

[@froggingfool]

This is a seed of life, not a circle of life. the circle of life is much much bigger. Tomato- tomahto though. Good shit