Experimental Tie Dye: Color Explosion [Liquid & Bowl Dye]

This is an experimental tie-dye design that's currently a work-in-progress... The tie pattern is just a standard spiral; but, the dying method is the first attempt at creating a specific look. Unfortunately, as typically occurs with first attempts, the results were not as I had hoped/imagined. This method will be refined and more attempts will be made until the final result is a success.
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[@pamelamoser7748]

Hey due, i think it's awesome! It's great. I'd wear it every day! I love it......

[@briananderson2980]

I really like the way this one came out. Thanks for sharing.

[@CasualCollisions]

Thanks for watching.

[@janenefollmer801]

Very interesting....!

[@OctoberVanity]

I loved how u experimented!! I was on edge thinking “how is it going to turn out?!” It was awesome! I’m on a Casual Collisions binge watch. Ur designs are phenomenal. 💫🙌🏼

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you!

[@mandamorris7934]

Totally love your work... enjoy everyone... I am an artist too... many mediums so I understand the concept of 'fail'... Maybe not a fail...but a lesson.... Great shirt in this one.. love it! Keep on keepin on!!

[@tereselapree222]

Was the black dye thickened as well? I'm wondering if you thickened it more, if less would soak in to the fibers. Or a shorter time in the black dye. Let it sit for an hour, then pull it out and cover it over night. It's got my brain working on this one!

[@tashaking8998]

Do you always do a soda ash slurry on the top at the end refit washing out ?

[@Kimestry]

It looks great! Question..... I began to bleach tie dye a black hoodie (work hoodie). The orange brown look was awful, so I soaked the whole hoodie in bleach with the thought of color dyeing it after. Now the hoodie is grey with orange and brown splotches. Still not very pretty. I thought of spider dyeing it but am unsure and a little scared since I wear it at work. Do you have any ideas or tips I could use to make this pretty???

[@CasualCollisions]

Black almost always bleaches into orange-ish brown. You can dye over the color; but, it'll be the combination of those colors as the result.

[@andrewoldham4462]

I really like it even though your not to keen on it. I myself have employed a similar way of applying the black on my spider t shirts with a positive outcome and I have found myself saving the run off dye from other t shirts to use in my black bath which achieves 2 things firstly I save on dye and secondly it mostly gives me a pleasant surprise because I never know what colour it will turn into

[@hortondlfn1994]

Would it make a difference if you waited longer before using the black dyein order to let the other colors bind with the fabric more strongly?

[@gloriagiefer3013]

How do you thicken the dye I looked on your information where you get everything and the colors you use and where you get them from but it didn't say anything about how you thicken the dye or what you use

[@CasualCollisions]

I use Guar Gum; but, most people use Sodium Alginate. There's really no difference between them. Guar Gum: amzn.to/3KkyEQz Sodium Alginate: amzn.to/3I8gOye Mix the thickening agent with the water until fully dissolved. Wait about 15 minutes to check the consistency of the water. Add more thickening agent if you think it looks too thin and wait again. Repeat until it's the consistency you need. Add the procion dye to the thickened water. I usually start with about 1/4 tsp of guar gum into 12oz of water and work from there. #AffiliateLink

[@pca9041]

How much guar gum? If you mentioned the proportion (to dye water), I didn't catch it. Thanks!

[@cats-and-tiedye]

Hi! This is really cool. What were you intending to do? Did you ever figure out how to get the effect you wanted? I feel like this is such a cliffhanger video 😂

[@pattyroder6795]

Thank you for all your lessons. I very much appreciate your help. Great shirt!

[@Luckyladyll]

I love that you question the process and try to get what you plan, but sometimes I like that the results are totally unexpected. That is the mystery and the addiction of tie dye. Experimenting in tie dye, is like trying to figure out the secrets of the wizard; the whole understanding is always a little beyond to reach. Your work is amazing, and very inventive. Thank you for all the work.

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you. The totally unexpected results tend to lead to knew, repeatable patterns.

[@robinengland4948]

Back to the drawing board. It's really not that terrible though

[@lourdesmacedo8937]

It was beautiful, I use reactive dyes, I do the whole procedure, but after it dries, it looks old, you could give me some tips. I don't speak English, if I can in Portuguese I thank you

[@dominusanuli3595]

Sugiro usar carbonato de sódio, que é bicarbonato de sódio cozido. Ou você pode deixar a tinta por mais tempo.

[@NikiaCreations]

You're voice is so comforting ☺🤣 I can and maybe have been watching these all dayyy, thanks for sharing your craft! I can't wait to try these designs

[@Oonagh72]

It is perfect. It looks like that reverse tie dye technique without the frustration of the bleach.

[@CasualCollisions]

Yep. Much less work and you don't have to deal with the endless washout needed with bleach.

[@gracecalifea6786]

I get anxious listening to your music. I love hearing you talk and the train!

[@CasualCollisions]

There's no music on the videos I published over the past 18 months or so. It's far easier that way and the general consensus among my viewers was that it wasn't needed. :) Thanks!

[@lisafrance1335]

I like it when you comment after!

[@HAMoore-uv6hq]

Can you show the back of the shirt as well during your video so we are able to note differences between the front and back? Thanks! Love your videos!!

[@CasualCollisions]

If I only show the front of the shirt it's because the back is virtually identical to the front. There are a few shirts where I've shown both - such as the paw print and lotus designs - since the backs are a different pattern than the front.

[@moogie3111]

I love your experiments! Yeah, I'm with you, if it doesn't look like what I was going for it's a fail of my idea. The item might look just fine to others, but it's a bit disappointing when things don't work out the way your brain hopes they will. Speaking of brains, I hope you're doing much better health-wise. I'm kind of going back and forth all over the place with your videos so I haven't seen any kind of an update.

[@virginiavoigt2418]

I agree with you. Failure is awesome. I learn so much from my "failures." I don't learn much from successes, but they are fun for the moment. I prefer the learning phase. Nobody ever taught me that failure was a bad thing, so I grew up comfortable with it. I hope more people teach their children to value learning above success. Carol Dweck's excellent book "Mindset" goes into the principles behind this. Bravo for your efforts. Generally speaking, I find creative minds have a very high tolerance for failure and it serves them well.

[@everettclark6632]

try less black you put too much

[@marygrando4089]

have you ever tried doing a heart or hearts pattern?

[@cinmiller1262]

I think it turned out really cool .. been learning a lot from your videos you do great work !

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you - that's appreciated.

[@Victicom01]

I like what you do... and I agree with you, the design didn't quite come out how I thought it would. I liked it without the better black. You think it possible to make the face of a tiger with tie dye?

[@ashkuntz8448]

Wtf this is the best mistake experiment ever. I'm gonna go make one now thx dude rofl for reals

[@CasualCollisions]

Yeah - my mistakes normally turn a "5 minute job" into 3 hours of work.

[@ashkuntz8448]

@@CasualCollisions lol I have just learned that I should usually expect it to be that way anyway, never disappointed 👌🙉

[@saucymare]

What black do you use? Not happy with the ones I've tried. Dylon and something else. They turn out really dull. Faded. Also by thickened you just mean more dye to water ratio?

[@CasualCollisions]

www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html -- Better Black I thicken the dye with guar gum but most people use sodium alginate.

[@tereselapree222]

I love this shirt! Experiments are for learning. If you don't learn anything, that's the failure!

[@dawns1978]

The way the colors and black blended reminds me of feathers. Imperfectly perfect.

[@SDSL33]

Hi, what is the name of your black die? There are few of them and I like yours...

[@CasualCollisions]

Better Black from www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html

[@Eric_Smith2662]

This is hands down my favorite pattern

[@CasualCollisions]

There are so many other patterns/designs from this year that are amazing. Have you checked out the recent videos?

[@djwallace491]

Where can I get the powder dye all I can find around here is small little packets for $6. + and little choice of colors. Thanks !!!

[@CasualCollisions]

www.dharmatrading.com www.customcoloursinc.com/

[@mikeball9900]

thank you for your lessons! I haven't dyed since 82 but I'm enjoying getting back to my hippie roots hehe.

[@leslieholt813]

I'm wanting to tie dye a set of queen size cotton sheets have you done any bedding or do you have some suggestions as to a design you would go with i can't seem to make a decision? I am loving all your videos such great tutorials compared to everything else out there thank you for all your creativeness and generosity.

[@CasualCollisions]

I've made a couple of blankets; but, I don't like working with large pieces of fabric. I'd suggest you try a spiral to begin with so that you can better determine the amount of dye and time required when working with larger pieces.

[@BobbyGeee]

I like the effect (not a fail) how the colors look like feathers! 👍🏻

[@magicdragondragon5560]

Love it!

[@srichmond32111]

How do you thicken the colors?

[@CasualCollisions]

I use Guar Gum or Sodium Alginate. At least one of those should be available in the canning section of your local grocery store. If not, they're available on Amazon at: Guar Gum: amzn.to/2UiOS4d Sodium Alginate: amzn.to/2YmIhHt The ratio is about 1/4 tsp thickening agent to 16oz of water. Stir until it's completely mixed and then wait 15 minutes. You may want to start with 1/8 tsp to 16oz of water first and then adjust based on how thick you need the dye to be.

[@spoospa]

How do you thicken your dyes? Cornstarch or...?

[@CasualCollisions]

I use guar gum, as I have it readily available. But, most people use sodium alginate. I start with about 1/8tsp to 4oz of liquid dye, mix well, wait about 10 minutes, and then add more if the consistency isn't what I need.

[@spoospa]

Thank you!

[@mikec5000]

Do you wash is off with hot or warm water

[@CasualCollisions]

Sink washout is in cold water until the soda ash and excess dye is removed. Then, it's switched to warm/hot water. In the washing machine, I use warm water.

[@jacquelinebobcombe1885]

Thanks for this, love how you put the dye in a circle. will give this a try.

[@tanyagay8510]

Will that black work with some pastel colors?

[@markgannett4104]

I really like this design, it looks kind of like feathers.

[@lemuelreyes9638]

does flour or cornstarch can be used to thickened the dye instead of guar gum???

[@CasualCollisions]

I've tried cornstarch in the past just to see how well it would work. And, it's a horrible mess to clean out of the shirt. I had to scrub the entire shirt with a toothbrush to get everything out. So, I wouldn't recommend using it or flour. If you're in the US, Guar Gum should be readily available in the canning section of your local grocery store or there's always Amazon.

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

The gathering and tying looks so hard :(

[@BGella]

That is my favorite part!

[@eliamudzi2371]

What is the name of colour product you used

[@CasualCollisions]

I use Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes from: www.dharmatrading.com www.customcoloursinc.com/ www.grateful-dyes.com/

[@eliamudzi2371]

@@CasualCollisions please how much is the tops I need about 2o pieces

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

Well I love it.

[@jamesproffitt9641]

That swirl looks great

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@purplehayes5253]

do you have any suggestions for tie-dying large white beach towels? Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

[@CasualCollisions]

The beach towels I work with are terry cloth and I don't need to change anything in the process to work with them. There are thicker alternatives; but, I tend to stay away from thick material as it's generally more difficult to work with.

[@purplehayes5253]

Thanks

[@raulcuadro3494]

Please more liquid tie dye videos

[@CasualCollisions]

There are several liquid dye videos scheduled to be published over the next month or so.

[@danahougen7374]

Is soda ash the same as baking soda? Btw I think this shirt is bad ass!

[@CasualCollisions]

No, it's not. Soda ash is sodium carbonate while baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. You should be able to find "washing soda" in the laundry section of your grocery store. That's sodium carbonate.

[@moosedriver4921]

Hi. Enjoy and get a lot from your videos. Where do you get your shirts?

[@CasualCollisions]

I generally purchase Gildan G200 or G500 t-shirts from www.jiffyshirts.com

[@jamieredden554]

Love how this turned out! Do you rinse in cold or hot water?

[@CasualCollisions]

Cold water rinse until the soda ash is out, then a short hot water rinse. Then I wash in the washing machine like I would any other article of clothing with an extra rinse cycle.

[@victoriatuliao6314]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@JamesAnthonyLowe]

This is lovely.

[@pinski1988]

Would love to know how ripples are done

[@CasualCollisions]

If you can provide an example image, I'll add it as a viewer request.

[@ttujackie]

How would you thicken the dye???

[@CasualCollisions]

I use guar gum; however, most dyers use sodium alginate. (Guar gum is readily available in the canning section of most grocery stores.) It's about 1/8 tsp for 8oz of liquid - depending on what you want the consistency to be.

[@REBELkilledu]

What do you use to thicken your dye

[@CasualCollisions]

I use guar gum; however, most dyers use sodium alginate. (Guar gum is readily available in the canning section of most grocery stores.) It's about 1/8 tsp for 8oz of liquid - depending on what you want the consistency to be.

[@vickibennett6579]

How do you thicken the die

[@CasualCollisions]

I use guar gum; but, most people use sodium alginate. The ratio's vary depending on the thickness you're trying to achieve; but, it's generally around 1/8 tsp of guar gum to anywhere from 4-8 ounces of water.

[@cinmiller1262]

That shirt turned out really cool !

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@josephbrazill6170]

what kind of dye do you recommed?

[@CasualCollisions]

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

[@kevinayers3178]

Noice

[@annapowell6805]

I like it

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@bambiileanachandler4656]

good try I don't like the thickness of the black in this one.

[@jcopher2730]

I just did my first two t-shirts. After rinsing, I have them hanging up to air dry. My question is how to get the dye to really set, and how do I wash them after the dye is completely set

[@CasualCollisions]

The dye "sets" by chemically bonding with the fibers of the fabric. I do a single wash with the freshly rinsed tie dyes by themselves - after that, we're an extremely lax household when it comes to "sorting" laundry. Basically - we don't sort clothes. *Everything* gets washed together and I've never had an issue with bleeding.

[@alymorris2558]

Could you do a different color instead of black? Maybe a purple?

[@CasualCollisions]

Yes; but, colors other than black will blend at the edges; so, the "background color" edges won't be as crisp.