How to make Thick Black Dye for Tie Dyeing ~ Read note in description ~ Best for Dye Painting

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Okay, so after making a few more batches with different results, I determined that it works best if you blend the sodium alginate in the hot water by itself it first and it will dissolve faster and thicken the water immediately. This is the Thick Dye for Dye painting.
This video shows how I make thick water and then at the end how I mix the thick black dye I use for outlining designs.
I start by blending the Sodium Alginate with HOT water ( I now use water that I heat on the stove to about 170F) until it dissolves completely, I will blend for a while, then let it rest and then come back and blend some more. I test it by touch, it should feel smooth between your fingers, any lumps at all mean you should blend some more). Then add the salt and urea and blend until it feels smooth again. Then, I let it cool completely before I add any dye to it as it will thicken more as it cools, once it is cool, then I will test the thickness, and then I add some to a separate cup and add some plain water and blend it, then I put it in a bottle and squirt some on white paper towel to check the thickness/consistency of the thick water... I want it to soak in a bit, but not spread much... you will have to find the thickness you prefer depending on what you are doing with it. If you are painting with it, then thick is good, but if you want to squeeze it out of a bottle, then you will need to thin it down a bit.
Here is the recipe I use and links to where I buy the ingredients :
1/2 gallon of HOT WATER
4 tbsp of SODIUM ALGINATE, 1 lb. High Viscosity for cotton (HV) : www.dharmatrading.com/chemica...
2 cups of UREA ..... www.dharmatrading.com/chemica...
1 cup of Salt, this is what I buy : amzn.to/3t10ec5 ~ I receive credit if you use this link
or this one ..... www.dharmatrading.com/chemica...
When I make the thick black dye, I use 6 oz of the thick water and add a heaping tbsp of black dye, so probably 5-6 tsp of dye powder and blend well.
Here is the updated Thick water/dye video that has just one ingredient if you are using it for regular tie-dye such as out lining or holding space : • How I make Thick Water...
(not recommended for dye painting unless you add Urea )
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[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

I think your house was just turning it out to this world magical tie dye into an homemade milky wave

[@peage669]

Love your shirt!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@nanasloves]

Thanks! I love the shirt you have on. Nice!

[@amberhite9260]

You Rock! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@winniegrant8113]

Thank u For the instruction on making thick dye 👍🏾💯🙏🏽

[@MrTieDye]

You’re welcome 😊

[@davidkapel7056]

Great job! Thanks for the lessons! Peace!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome... glad to be of help

[@lareebrownell3399]

One of the best things I've done is dedicate an old blender for mixing the chemical water. No matter how I tried with other methods I always ended up with the small blobs of sodium alginate. I had an electric whisk I'd use (not like an emersion one like you use here) but it didn't cut it. The first time I used the blender, I think everyone should get a $10.00 walmart blender for this job alone. I was amazed at the smooth consistency of the alginate water in no time at all in the blender. I fought with every other way of mixing it and could never get it. The blender was the tool I personally needed.

[@BalthazarAtlanta]

this is exactly what I do. I got a $15 blender from walmart, the red one that has the wicked blades in them. I make up my water a gallon at a time and just add more prep chems to the blender and keep pouring it back onto the gallon wide mouth pitcher I use. Then when mixing dyes, I till up to the 24 oz mark with pre chemed, add the dye (2 tsp per 24 oz for most dyes, more for black). I also use Ludigol and Calosene oil, in addition to the chemicals he mentions in this video, but no where near the salt. But I am just starting to thicken, so this video has helped a lot with thicker dyes.

[@MrTieDye]

thank you for sharing... and yes a blender of some sort is what is needed for this

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

About time I watched this one. Thanks.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@davidwest2773]

Nice thanks for your educational spirit

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome... I felt called to share my knowledge of this art to help other have success with it ✌🏻🙏

[@babygirlb3kah]

Thank you, I was trying to research, this shows me how.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@tereselapree222]

Great info! Thank you for sharing! Stained glass project... I have some new sheets that are begging to be dyed!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome.... sounds like an awesome project ... have fun

[@Davidg1t1]

Great video brother, as Always! I was really hoping to hear you say “Ground patrol to Major Tong” when you had yourself mask on.. Thanks for sharing your gifts! Shine On

[@debgreffe]

Thanks for the recipe. I order my glauber salt today. This will help me out I am sure.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome ... I got it from another 'dye painter' ... have fun!!

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@MrTieDyeI tried to order the salt from Dharma but they are out of it so went your alternative choice from Amazon. The lady from Dharma said that the salt is only good on dyes that have turquoise and she said it wouldn’t work with any color that does not contain it including the black?🧐🧐🧐

[@najmakimosa8306]

Thank you so much

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@vergman7097]

This is nice! Thanks Mr. TieDye for sharing this. I just have a couple of questions: 1) How long can you keep a thickened water? 2) based on your experience, how long do dyes last? Which color lasts (and still vibrant) when you don't use for x number of days?

[@MrTieDye]

I keep mine in a sealed jug and it last for about six months before I have either finished it, or it has a real strong ammonia smell.... then I will pour the rest out and make a new batch ..... as for the dyes..... I like to use mine up within 2 weeks to have bright colors.... after that they start to lose their brightness... green tends to do this the fastest and red will get thick and not be as bright so I only make it when I am going to be using it...... one thing I do if my dyes have been around for 2 weeks is add a bit more powder to each and re blend them

[@vaeb1979]

Hi! I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your craft and teaching us! I’m wondering if you use ludigol in your die mixes?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome, I love to help other have success with this art as for ludigol .. no I do not use it, I had not heard of it before.... BUT, if I start doing more steam setting of my tees I may have to get some and try it out

[@fashion4u757]

Hi Mr: Tie dye Your vedios verry usefull for me.. I have some quastions.. Can u teach Procion dye preparing masurements ?

[@LightSubscriber]

Drill and paint mix attachment, in 1 gallon bucket, I slowly add thickener 1 tbsp at a time.

[@MrTieDye]

thanks

[@kellyHunter2248]

Hey MrTieDye! First of all you are absolutely amazing! My wife and i have started dying and your channel is the only source od information that we use. So my question is since you mix with equal parts regular water before mixing your die, could you just fill the gallon the rest of the way up with water after thouroughly mixing to save steps in between?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome ... as for the mixing, you can try it that way... someties it works just perfect, other times I need to adjust the mix just a bit to get the consistency that I want

[@mistyize]

Thanks so much! Funny story... I tried to split the recipe for just a cup, put in enough alginate to make two cups, and BEHOLD! Instant dyers snot! Lol currently reworking it for two cups, with CORRECT calculations. ;)

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome ..... that sounds like something I would do lol

[@erintattoo416]

Hi there I would love to know how you achieved the pattern on the top you are wearing 😊 please

[@sangeetas30]

Can the final thick dye be used to do outlines, or can it replace the gutta?

[@dianaj1524]

Hi Mr Tie Dye. Thanks for all your videos. I just mixed up this recipe for black. It’s really thick. Can you give me some idea how I can use this thickened water for 8 oz of regular colored dye so it’s less thick. Maybe add a few tablespoons of thick water to plain water and dye powder? I’m looking to modify the solution since I already made it. Thank you!!

[@MrTieDye]

wonderful .... yes once I make the thick water, then I add some of it and some plain water when making dye... I keep adjusting my recipe as needed.... if I am using it for outlining, then I use about half thick and half plain water.... if I am doing dye painting, then I use straight thick water and add just dye powder the main thing is to blend the thick water very good... I test it by touch... if I can feel any bits between my fingers, then I blend some more .... and then it is just a matter of finding what works best for you mixture as to how you want to use the thick water when I use it for outlining, it does not soak in like regular dye, so sometimes I have to press it in a bit... other times I get it just right ... so just play and test till you get it just how you like it

[@Genevagirl84]

Do you have to mix all your black dye like this? Just asking because I bought some new black from dharma and tye die some white hoodies that we presoaked i. Soda ash. We used the new black and a medium blue from another company and the hoodies ended up having a pinkish tint to the white parts. It was only around the parts where the new black was. I also noticed that the dye was really thick after the process. Do you know why the pinkish came in the white or what could've caused this to happened? Sorry for the lengthy comment.

[@AlwaysGratefulGracey]

Thank you, I'm just loving your channel/videos! How long do the various mixtures last for once mixed? Dye, thickened water and thickened dye?

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome.... the Procion dyes still give great colors up to 2-3 weeks sitting at room temp (65-70F here in Oregon) but they will last even longer if you have a fridge to store them in... I write the date mixed on a piece of duct tape on the bottles so i know when i need to re-freshen the dye by adding another scoop of powder and blending it again.... but I only do this once and then i make sure to finish it off before the 2-3 week mark. and the Thick water... I am not positive on time, but I have had it around for 3 months with no issues, but at some point it does develop a smell and then I dump the rest and start fresh, but this too may last longer if you have a spare fridge. ... and the thick dye I have around for about 3-4 weeks before I notice a difference n the color, but mostly I just have thick black dye around as I use it to outline my image designs

[@bonnieol]

@@MrTieDye If you keep the dye in the fridge, do you warm it up before using?

[@elsonglaefoster8897]

Could you PLEASE link me to an example of your think black dye? Btw, you’ve been the most instrumental in my journey of tye dying! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and do you mean a finished tee that I used the thick black dye on? ... here is a recent tee I made and used the thick black dye on .... facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218527946730229&l=ba88db7db0 let me know if that was not what you were looking for

[@elsonglaefoster8897]

MrTieDye that’s perfect, thank you 🙏🏾 i just requested you FB

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@sylviabailey5307]

Hi Mr. Tie Dye! What Dharma black die are you using these days? I see they have 3 cold water dyes. 44, 200 and 300. Thank you in advance for your time and great videos!!

[@MrTieDye]

I use a blend of 3 black dyes from dharma.... New, Better and Raven Black .... I had tried a bit of each when making a batch of dye and I like the results , so now I just pour my black dye powders all into one tub and use it for my black dye and you are welcome, I am glad to be of help

[@allgoodthings8938]

Could you try cornstarch as a thickening agent to test if it would work

[@MrTieDye]

I have lots of things on my plate right now, but I may get around to doing an experiment and making a video for it... but if you want to try it, I say go for it, but maybe start with just a small bottle just in case ;-)

[@nirashasiriwardana8433]

Hi mr .tie dye,l love lot your all the video of tie dye. It's Amazing cool. And very helpful to others. 🙏🙏❤.Thank you so much it first . Please can I know if can I use Soda ash for Sodium Alginate? making a thick water.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you so much and you are welcome 🙏 .... and no, the Soda Ash, also called Sodium Carbonate is used to raise the pH level and this is what activates the Procion Dyes the Sodium Alginate is basically ground up seaweed and when mixed with water it becomes like a gel so it thickens the water ..... so soda ash will not work for that..... but I know other dyers use other things to thicken their dyes with.... but I have only used sodium alginate, so that is all I can speak to.... here is another one and this is using powdered sodium alginate that I bought from Amazon : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSQaJaFq7Jpqrc

[@nirashasiriwardana8433]

@@MrTieDye thank you very much to replayed me.i am so happy.

[@Marc-io6pv]

Great stuff. I've just bought some procion mx dyes after poor wash tests with Dylon stuff. I noticed I seem to be using more with it though and soaking my desk to get full colour saturation. I've got some aliginate coming today. This video mentions it for outlining but I can use it in smaller amounts for general dying right? Not sure then the method. Mix the alginate and urea water up first and then use it for the colours as and when. I'd need to reheat this thick water though right so I can add the dyes? Then quantity wise I'm not sure at all. I've figured on 2g of dye for 150ml water at the moment. How much alginate would I use for making thickish water for general dying and not outlining? I guess if I used very hot I'd get the required heat at a 50/50 mix but I'd need to have the alginate water double concentrated effectively. So how many grams per litre to make concentrated alignate water for general tie dying? many thanks

[@MrTieDye]

yes I have used this in my dyes for general dyeing, I used to make up a 6 gallon batch of dye water and used 4 tablespoons of sodium alginate .... I use a hand immersion blender to mix it with very hot water to get it to dissolve all the way... I would test it by rubbing some between my fingers, if I felt any kind of lumps, I would blend some more ... and then once it cooled off then I would use it at room temp and mix with the dyes ... this would thicken the dyes just slightly... you do not want it too thick, or it will not saturate very well.

[@Marc-io6pv]

@@MrTieDye thanks for the reply. Yes I've been testing in smaller amounts to get the right constancy. I've made the base batch concentrated and I mix water and dye first to get it mixed better then add the alginate water. Has made dying a lot better. Hand blender when I scale up is a must, it's tricky stuff huh. Cheers

[@MrTieDye]

@@Marc-io6pv that is great... and you are welcome

[@chrisb.1116]

I would also like to know how long you can keep the thickened water?

[@MrTieDye]

I keep mine in a sealed jug and it last for about six months before I have either finished it, or it has a real strong ammonia smell.... then I will pour the rest out and make a new batch

[@taliafoster9927]

Does the thickened water tend to settle when it sits and need to be shaken again before using or have I just not mixed it well enough? I blended it on and off for probably close to a half hour total, but am still not sure if I got it right, lol. Guess maybe I should just try to use it and see how it goes...

[@MrTieDye]

it settles some as I always shake mine before I use it ..... the main test is how it feels ..... if you can feel the little bits in there, then they will probably clog the nozzle on your dye bottle ..... it is a long process of mixing and using hot water it a must to help things break down faster ..... but there are times when I think I have it and then I get a clog, so I will do some more mixing

[@adrianyelnats6084]

I wonder if the Uris from the farm and feed store could be used .

[@MrTieDye]

Here is some info on buying Urea from a feed store : www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/urea.shtml

[@pauld5328]

I have not started yet. Just studying patterns and techniques. Getting a little discourage at how many products involved. I did like the effect of thick dye and had a design in mind I wanted to do. Just assumed. I would mix two dyes. one weak and one strong with dye. Evidently not. :(

[@MrTieDye]

yes there can be a lot involved, but all of it is not needed at the beginning..... when I first started, I mixed my powders with just water and soaked my tees in soda ash. Then over the years I expanded what I used so I could do more detailed designs an that is where the thick dye comes in. Have fun exploring and learning and let me know if you have more questions

[@kwelchans]

So when you're just using the thickened water as a place holder on a design, do you do a one-to-one ratio of the thick water with regular water?

[@MrTieDye]

no, I put just a little bit of the thick water in a bottle and then fill it with regular water and shake it.... then it is a little thicker than regular dye so it helps hold the space better

[@darylljoymarcial4918]

What kind of urea you are using?

[@jacquiwall6275]

Nice one. I have something to do for which I need to thicken the dye. Was wondering the best way to thicken it, and you posted this! Thanks. ps Could you please state again what type of salt you use?

[@MrTieDye]

i use glaubers salt from dharma just because I have been using it for years.... but I am sure other types of salt will work as well ......... www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/glaubers-salt.html

[@jacquiwall6275]

Ah, thanks. I'm in the UK so buying from Dharma's not an option (I wish it was, they do an amazing range of colours, especially blacks!). I'll just try using standard household salt then, and hopefully that'll work OK.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and I am sure it will work fine ... have fun!!

[@xspeeder2009]

This dye powder is oxides pigments??

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

How did you used with your big gallon jug for the thickened painted.

[@MrTieDye]

I mixed the thick water in the big jug, then poured into small containers and mixed in the dye ✌🏻

[@TieDyeFarmer]

Be sure to add water softener if you have hard water to ensure good quality colors

[@MrTieDye]

I do not, but thanks for putting it out there for others to see

[@lorigaither9530]

Do you ever use the super clear thickener from Dharma ?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not used it, but I just went and read about it and may have to put a bottle on my next order and see how t works ... thank you

[@obedalvaradomty]

Hello MrTieDye, great job, amazing how you have time to tie and dye and create these guide videos, abusing your disposition... Salt or sodium sulfate what function does it have in thick water? I have been researching and I have a little confusion because some sites say that it helps the water to be more "wet" and that it reaches deeper between the knots, that is, it slides inside the shirt/cotton more easily? what is your experience with salt? thankful for your reply!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome... I love to see other have success with this art, but it had been secretive for many years.... so I learned the art myself and now I can share freely so everyone can learn as for the salt in the thick water ..... first of all, I got this recipe from another dyer who uses it to make thick dye so he can 'paint' on tees with dye ..... But, in doing my own research, I found the salt was used in Low Water Immersion Dyeing to help push the dyes out of the water and into the fabric... so I am thinking it has the same effect here

[@Meekoman1124]

I have the urea and Sodium alginate but I forgot to get salt. I’m trying to get nice bright lasting colors when I tie dye shoes. Have you ever made the thick dye without the salt? And you and I talked another shoes on fb a few weeks back. I told you how I was having trouble getting my shoes to stay wet like I did in the summer. Besides the wash rag I had been doing, I use heating blankets and heating pads, so I got the tote nice and warm 1st which alone hasn’t worked before but I went a head and heated some water to a boil and put that in a glass container inside the tote. I did add some to the tote but didn’t wanna melt the tote. Thanks again for your knowledge and kindness. You’re the best teacher I’ve ever seen teach

[@fredczerniejewski496]

I'm new to tie dyeing using these new methods. Can you post the exact recipe for your thick water also black dye out of thick water. Also were to get the ingredients. Thanks in advance.

[@MrTieDye]

I will post it in the description on this video and will include links to where I buy from

[@ashrashamana]

MrTieDye, I am loving your videos. They are proving very helpful on my tie dying journey thus far. So, thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and inspiration. I have one question, if you will. in the description that you’ve added to this video for your thick black dye, it says 6oz of thick water plus a heaping tablespoon of dye, which is slightly different than what you said in the video of 3oz thick water and 3oz regular. So, my question is, did you stop diluting the thick water with regular water when you’re making your thick black dye?

[@dianaj1524]

Do you typically only thicken your black dye? Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

yes most of the time since it is what I use to outline my designs with ..... but, if I am going to do dye painting, then I will add just powdered dye to the thick water I make in this video and then I can paint with the dye

[@timcox5381]

The thick water is a brownish color. Does it change the colors of lighter dyes like yellows?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not had any issue with it changing the colors

[@melissacronshaw980]

Still a bit new to dyeing & would love to try this. I apologize if this is a silly question but what kind of salt are you using?

[@MrTieDye]

there are no silly questions .... I use Glauber's Salt, mostly because I read that it really helps with turquoise, but other tyes of salt should work also .... www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/glaubers-salt.html

[@melissacronshaw980]

MrTieDye thank you so much!! Love your videos!! So helpful!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@pinkholtzkemper7354]

I’m always wondering where you got your measuring cups. I need larger cups to measure and these look perfect.

[@pinkholtzkemper7354]

Sorry. I’ve never commented on anything before and didn’t mean to do it as a reply.

[@czrlp7441]

Nice video, I have a couple of questions. Does this thick dye work on clothes that are dry or wet? I have a faded hat that has logos on it and I want to restore the color of black with out dyeing the logos. Is it possible to use this thick dye as paint for the hat?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and yes you can .... as long as it is cotton ...... I would soak the hat in soda ash, spin out the excess and then let it dry completely and then use the thick black dye to paint the hat and then I would put it in a bag or a tub with a lid and let it batch for 48 hours and then rinse in cold and wash in hot a couple times

[@czrlp7441]

@@MrTieDye thanks for the replay. Another question I bought fabric textile paint but I heard it makes your fabric stiff. What can I use for it not to be stiff.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome... I am not sure on the fabric paint... I have not used it, just dye for me so far

[@czrlp7441]

@@MrTieDye thanks

[@sunshinelifeco]

Is urea necessary if you live in a wet area? I live in Florida so we never have a problem with things drying out now like I used to in while living in San Diego.

[@MrTieDye]

no it is not a requirement for tie-dyeing with Procion Dyes ... it can be helpful in keeping things wet while batching, but bagging your tees after dyeing, or putting them in a tub with a lid will do the same thing ✌🏻 the other thing Urea is good for is dissolving dyes better ... so I use it sometimes when I mix my black because I use double the amount of dye .... but over all, I would say Urea is Optional ✌🏻

[@sunshinelifeco]

@@MrTieDye awesome thank you Carl!

[@loisreed222]

How long can the thick mixture store?

[@MrTieDye]

I have had it around for 2-3 months before it started to go bad ... you can tell when it has a really strong ammonia type smell ... but it always has a bit of an odor to it .... I store mine at room temp, but it would last longer stored in a fridge if you have an extra one ...... I now make smaller batches as I do not dye as much to make the whole batch last

[@brandoloudly9457]

sir, please please please tell me how you did the shirt you're wearing in this video

[@MrTieDye]

the tee I am wearing in this video is what I call an Over Dye. I started with a tee that was already tie-dyed... I soaked it in soda ash, then tied it up Ronstar style and then dyed it with black..... so then the parts of the tee that are under the sinew stay their original color and the rest gets covered with black... here is a video of my process :kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYGskGVprJt9obs

[@brandoloudly9457]

@@MrTieDye thank you so much. Amazing look. I’ll repay you with likes and comments

[@sajidsiddiki1700]

Sir what kind of dyefix u use

[@MrTieDye]

With the Fiber Reactive Procion dyes, I use soda ash to activate them and then time and some heat allow the dyes to bond with the cotton fibers... here is some info on soda ash, where to buy or how to make .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o

[@camitoft7184]

How long can I keep leftover mixed dye for? A day, a week ..

[@MrTieDye]

when I make thick black dye, it can sit around for a few weeks just like the rest of my dyes ..... if it has been longer than a month, then I will refresh the thick dye by adding some more powder to it and blend again

[@alicebaxter4519]

Hi Mr Tie dye, I love your work, what dye do you use as I notice you have large containers of it and where do you purchase it from. What dyes do you recommend for beginners. Thank you

[@himhimself]

do you use tap water or distilled? jw if distilled would be a better way to go for me since i am on well water

[@MrTieDye]

Yes, I use tap water for mixing my dyes, I looked on one of the tie-dye pages on FB for more info about other dyers that have well water.... they either use a water softener in the well water OR they use distilled water..... but this is just for mixing dyes..... the rinsing and washing they say is fine with well water .... hope that helps

[@Himhims3lf]

MrTieDye thanks! You are the man! I dont have a water softener hooked up but maybe ill just usrd distilled to play it safe

[@MrTieDye]

yes that is probably best ... you and welcome

[@gwafzdatingaling3678]

Hello mr tie dye..what is urea?is that a fertilizer?

[@MrTieDye]

yes I think it is.... BUT, in tie-dye it is a wetting agent, so it helps keep the tees wet while the dye sets up... also, it helps to mix more dye into smaller amounts of water..... I know there are different kinds of urea, so make sure you get the right stuff if you do not buy from a place like Dharma ..... www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/urea.html

[@allenskaggs7379]

I wonder if you could do the same thing with agar agar

[@perpetuamoon3805]

I got the agar agar giving it a try

[@MrTieDye]

you can try it and see how it works ... I have only used sodium alginate so far

[@chelsealester4106]

Where do you get your bottles?

[@MrTieDye]

most of them I bought from dharma, they have all shapes and sizes ..... www.dharmatrading.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=bottles I have some of the metal tipped bottles from dharma, but also I found these on Amazon, small metal tip, but on a 4 oz bottle, so much less refilling on these ..... smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DB6K3XZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@sallygalfriday]

can i just use a box of salt that i get at the grocery store ?

[@debbieballentine477]

QUESTION: Which black dye do you use? Dharma Trading Co has a few choices of black.

[@MrTieDye]

I have a few black dyes from dharma and I mixed all of them into one tub and that i what I use to make my black dye ..... right now the mix consists of mostly Raven and then some New and Better Black .... if you can only get one, I suggest the Raven, it is my new favorite black if you are using just one

[@taliafoster9927]

Is this the best way to use urea with the procion dyes? Or is there a different ratio for using urea without the sodium alginate?

[@lareebrownell3399]

The "recipe" from Dharma is 1 cup of urea to 1 gallon of water. I use urea all the time, but some dyers don't think you need to use it. You don't have to add alginate to your chemical water. You add the alginate if you want to thicken the dye.

[@MrTieDye]

Talia ...... the urea serves to help hold moisture .... so for my thick dyes it is needed as I also use it to do dye painting, so the urea keeps the dye moist longer so it can set up properly ...... I also use urea in my regular dyes, but a know a lot of dyers never use it, so it comes down to persona preference ..... as for sodium alginate, that is what thickens the dye so it does not spread very far..... I do a lot of image dyeing and use the thick black dye to outline my designs ..... hope this helps

[@knottydizziedevil9425]

MrTieDye what kind of salt?

[@Kelliejoy47]

Amanda it is Glauber's Salt (Sodium Sulfate). I get mine from Dharma.

[@cheyannem]

My colors keep mixing in the center of my spirals and I was thinking of making all of my dyes just a hair thicker so they didn’t spread so fast. What do you think?

[@MrTieDye]

I thicken my regular dyes just a little bit to slow how fast they spread... just make sure not to make them too thick, or they will not soak in as far ...... I use 4 tbsp of sodium alginate and make 6 gallons of dye water at a time Also, when I do a rainbow spiral, I only add the three primary colors to the very tips of the triangle pieces.... the other three colors I only add them up to the white area in their triangles.... I hope that makes sense

[@cheyannem]

MrTieDye yes it does thank you so much! I love your videos and the fact that you actually get back to people and their questions.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@rasikavhaval9747]

Which dye u use

[@MrTieDye]

I use fiber reactive Procion dyes from dharma ... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html ..... and the actual color in this case, I have a mix of better black and raven black

[@tamarahalter3290]

So how thin do I make it, if I'm using think water, to keep white, white?

[@MrTieDye]

I like it to flow about like warm syrup so when you put it on a tee shirt, it soaks in slowly .... so the measurements are just a starting point as it seems a little different each time I mix them up .... I prefer to have the water just a bit on the thick side so I can adjust is easily by adding water and blending.... once you work with it a bit you will get a feel for the adjusting

[@tamarahalter3290]

Oh, ok. Thank you so very much sir!!!

[@billiejean4727]

When is thick black dye needed mr tye dye..?

[@MrTieDye]

I use it mostly for outlining stuff so I can get a thin line... or I use it to paint design on that are too detailed to fold or stitch and have used it to add thin black lines to a folded design by dyeing something and then using the thick black dye and painting over the top ... since it is thick, it will not soak in like if I just squirted regular black dye over top of something

[@anastasiadouglas1688]

Question how do u dye orange and green without getting brown

[@MrTieDye]

put the green on first and let it spread .... then apply the orange and leave a gap between the orange and green of at least 1/2 inch and let it spread... then add a little more orange if needed to fill in the white space... it will take some practice and you may get a tiny bit of brown ... also you can add a little bit of fuchsia or yellow in between the orange and green .... here is my video on laying color ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLSanWdqdWNaLM

[@anastasiadouglas1688]

@@MrTieDye thank you

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@fallingraine9615]

How would I make it a bit thicker?

[@MrTieDye]

add more of the sodium alginate ... I try to make mine thicker than I need and then I thin mine out with plain water until I get the consistency I want, then I add the dye powder, but if it is too thin, you need more sodium alginate

[@fallingraine9615]

@@MrTieDye Will this work on natural homemade dyes do you think?

[@Meekoman1124]

Mine turned to snot. I wanted to make shoes so bad but can’t get them to stay wet long enough to finish one shoes before one color is drying out. Even after everything you have said to do 😩😩

[@MrTieDye]

Yeah making the Thick water is a bit of a pain .... I mix up the thick water first.... I start with just HOT water and the Sodium Alginate... and just keep blending until it is completely dissolved, I test it by rubbing some between my fingers ... it should feel completely smooth... if you feel lumps, then you need more blending as these lumps will clog the nozzle of the dye bottles ... once it is smooth, then I add the Salt and the Urea and blend until they are dissolved... then I let it cool completely as it will thicken more as it cools (you can put in the fridge if you are in a hurry) >>>> so once it is cool then I test the thickness by putting some in a small bottle and applying a line to white paper towel... I like to see it soak in, but not spread too much... if it lays on top of the paper towel it is too thick, so I add some plan water and blend, then test again... once I have the consistency I want, then I will add the dye powder.... so if I am making a lot of one color, like I do for black, I will put some thick water in a mixing cup and then add dye powder and blend it up .... BUT, if I just want small amounts or several colors, then I use a painter pallet and add some thick water to the sections and then add some dye powder and stir it up and then you are ready to paint .... so previously I have a white tee that I spray the area I am going to paint with soda ash and let it dry completely, I make sure to have something inside the tee so the dye does not go to the back of the tee.... most time I will use butchers paper and just iron a piece into the center of the tee(the back side of where I will be painting) once the tee is dry, then I paint it and then if possible, I will put in a tub with a lid to keep it damp for longer, or I will lay it flat and cover with a piece of plastic sheeting........ the Urea helps to keep the dyes wet for longer during the batching I tried painting on a slightly damp tee once and the edges of where I paint got all fuzzy looking instead of a nice line... so I alway paint on a dry tee Here is a video where I mixed up just a few colors in a pallet : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4fLnJJojp1jl6c I tie dyed this tee and left a white space to be painted, I cued the video up to the point of painting it ... I hope this helps ... have fun and I wish you success!! I do the same with shoes, and when I put them away to batch, I put them on a rack in a bin with a lid, and then I put a few wet rags in the bottom of the bin, this will help keep the shoes wet for longer while the dyes bond here is one of the bins with rack so you can see what I mean : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM

[@Meekoman1124]

@@MrTieDye wow that helps so much will definitely be trying this method

[@Meekoman1124]

And ty so much

[@tonycaban5039]

I have heard You say in a video that You usually thicken all of Your dyes just a little bit, I was wondering how much sodium alginate You add exactly? I only mix small amounts of dye, 16 oz bottles and smaller. The one time I did try to thicken my dyes, they ended up too thick and I got poor, poor penetration! I have wanted to experiment more with it, but I really can't afford to take the risk with the few materials that I have to work with.

[@MrTieDye]

I make u a huge batch of dye water all at once so you will have to do the math.... but in 6 gallons of water, I use 4 tablespoons of sodium alginate, 5 cups of salt and 5 cups of urea .... then I use this to make my regular dyes

[@tonycaban5039]

@@MrTieDye That dye water sounds like the way to go! once you've made it, how long do You have before You have to use it? Will it ever go bad or weaken?

[@MrTieDye]

@@tonycaban5039 I have had it around for a few months with no problems, but it will start to smell at some point and that is when I make new

[@tonycaban5039]

@@MrTieDye I know that the refrigerator will prolong the life of already mixed dyes, do You think that the fridge could also make the dye water last longer as well? Thank You!

[@MrTieDye]

@@tonycaban5039 I imagine it would, but I do not have the extra space in mine to test it

[@rebekahhatch4810]

Can you use any type of salt?

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I believe any kind of salt will work... what I know about salt is it is supposed to help push the dyes out of the liquid and into the fabric ..... it is used for tub dyeing in that manner

[@rebekahhatch4810]

Thank you Sir!!! ✌🏻❤️😁

[@mayray958]

Can you use this on animals? Want to color my Guinea pig.

[@MrTieDye]

no, these chemical would be safe for animals

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

I am very very so sorry what I am going trying to say this to my own Craziest company professional way, so what is all the powders for?., is that sodium alginate that you already bought it from Dharma, Is that soda ash from Dharma also, and is that full tubs of urea that you actually kindly bought it now from Dharma trading co.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I bought this stuff from dharma... I have Sodium Alginate which is what thickens the water, and the little white balls is Urea, it is a wetting agent, so it helps to keep the cotton wet longer, which gives the dyes more time to bond with the cotton fibers, and lastly, I have salt... I use Glauber's salt, but I think regular saltt is fine as well... the salt is supposed to help the color be a bit brighter and in LWI Dyeing, the salt helps to 'push' the dyes out of the water and into the fabric ✌🏻

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

@@MrTieDye Very Impressive, and where did you get the Glauber's salt from anwyays.

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

I am very very so sorry but I am currently do needed to backed it up but just for a little bit of moments here from you now, So what kind of sodium Alginate did you get it by Dharma website before it goes blurring and how to bond the process to make it the right thing as a going passing by ordering more dye powders from Dharma, and where did you get it Glauber's Salt at?

[@user-tk6lx8hh8x]

Better you had shown result on fabric as well.. isn’t it? Lovely video.. but for result we hv to try.. so..

[@MrTieDye]

this video was just about how I thicken the water to make thick dyes ... the results are shown in my other videos where I do 'Image' dyes and outline them with thick black dye... here is a list of videos that will show the results of my thick dyes, just check the ones with a thin black outline : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2Bzupjyl1-JBNYcPO9dSDNDHD0

[@user-tk6lx8hh8x]

@@MrTieDye they are too many..pls share outline ones please.. will see all one by one slowly that I can learn well

[@user-tk6lx8hh8x]

@@MrTieDye I didn’t see outlinwala video in it..pls share its direct link if u can..thanks in advance