How to mix Dye for Tie Dyeing *

How to mix the Procion dyes into liquid dyes as you prepare to do some tie-dye.
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[@angelajones7081]

I recently came across your channel while scrolling through KZbin. I ended up binge watching for 7 hours. You have inspired me to try to start tie dyeing. I dyed my first shirt this weekend, and even though I have a long way to go, I truly enjoyed the satisfaction of the completion. I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I appreciate every thing that you have contributed to this art. I look forward to learning a lot more in the future.

[@BananaMana69]

Are you still dyeing?

[@justawoman2561]

Thank you so much for all this information ! I had been online looking for these exact instructions just minutes before i saw this ! You are so kind to give us all this knowledge! Again Thank You ! 🌻🌸🌷🏵💕

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome! I love to see other have success with this art and it can be a bit tricky to start ... have fun creating!!

[@1cleatongirl]

This was so helpful. I've been watching your videos to learn different folds but I happen to come across this one. I had totally be guessing on measurements. But a silver lining I had different shades of a color. But I really needed this video and scanning the comments i learned even more from you. So keep'em coming!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome and just in case you would find it helpful, here is my Beginner's Playlist which is full of tips and tricks videos : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo I have slowed down on videos recently as I have been doing more meditating on World Peace at the moment, but I will continue to make videos as I am inspired to do so... glad they are so helpful ✌🏻❤️🥳🙏

[@kristarobinette3586]

Thank you for all your amazing tutorials!!!! I really appreciate your blessings that you have been given and share to the world. Keep up the beautiful art. GOD BLESS

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you so much and you are welcome 🙏 🤗. Peace Love Light & Laughter to you ✌🏻💚🌈🤣

[@Thunderbird_Dyes]

Thank you for these videos and your knowledge on tie dye! I’ve recently bought a few dyes and a starter kit from dharma, I can’t wait to get started. 😁

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome, I love to help other have success with this art.... have fun!!

[@tjstormbreaker4654]

Good morning everyone !!! I'm son happy to be here with you ! Because i love this sort of art who's TIE-DYE and i want to make my work in this !!! Sorry my english !!!

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and welcome to my channel... I am glad to be of help in learning how to tie-dye .... here is my beginner's playlist and then there are many more videos to explore.... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@jacquelinebobcombe1865]

Thanks very much for sharing the measurements This is very helpful

[@justawoman2561]

Thank you so much for all you do !!!

[@jhh70]

Thank you so much for explaining this.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@BGella]

Over and over I am amazed by your generosity. Thank you for the time you take to share this information. I finally took the plunge and tried ice dying this week and I will be trying liquid this weekend. I can't wait!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, It felt like a calling to me to be of service and since there seemed to be so many people who wanted to learn how to tie-dye and I have been doing it and teaching it for so long, I decided the best way to be of service and to have fun would be to share my knowledge and this has been a wonderful format to reach the whole World

[@katrinalee2148]

@@MrTieDye So you 'Do Not' mix soda ash in with the powdered Dye before adding water?

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[@isaiahmarvin9492]

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[@jeffreystrachan5047]

Hope this finds you well! Thank you so much for the plethora of videos to learn from, I have just received my first dye order, this channel has been such an inspiration.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome ... I love to see others have fun and success with this art ✌️

[@JaRule6]

I like to pick up tools at thrift shops and I picked up a set of measuring spoons that has a 4 teaspoon measure. I've never seen one before but I was pleasantly surprised 🤘

[@MrTieDye]

That is awesome! ✌🏻

[@madisongodell2296]

Thank you Soo much for this video! I bought the same dyes from dharma and just have been ice dying because I wasn't sure about the mixing ratios for liquid dyes

[@MrTieDye]

Madison Godell .... you are welcome, I am happy to be of help to you

[@billiev8705]

I hadn’t tie dyed in a long time, and my sons were asking me to teach them. I couldn’t remember the exact quantities, so your beginner videos were tremendously helpful, thank you!!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome!

[@robgreen23]

MrTieDye, great video. Thanks for all the helpful videos you put out. How long is the dye usually good to use after you mixed it? Can we mix large batches and save it for later or should you use it rather quickly? Thanks!!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I have my mixed dyes around at room temp (65-70F) for 2-3 weeks, I put duct tape on my bottles so I can write the mix date on them ... and they will last even longer if you store them in the fridge Have fun!!

[@Philyra86]

Thank you very much for this and other videos. I will be looking for procion dyes, because the kit i bought and used, didn't dye my shirts & sweater properly, despite everything being 100% cotton. Most dye washed out in the machine and they are very dull now instead of the vibrant colors that they dyes portrait.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome, here is my Beginner's Playlist which has lots of helpful tips and tricks to tie-dye when you are getting started : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo as for those kits, yeah they do not work as well as the Procion dyes.... part of that is because they have the soda ash mixed in with the dye powders, so as soon as you add water to the bottle, the dyes are active and should be used right away... the longer they sit, the weaker they get BUT, with Procion Dyes, you can mix them up and have them around at room temp (here in Oregon that is 65-70F) for a couple weeks and still get decent colors, but if you store in a fridge after mixing, then they will last much longer I buy my dyes from Dharma, but here are the main places in the US to buy them, and I know at least dharma has a kit with the good dyes if you want to try it out first : CA : Dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html CO : Grateful Dyes : www.grateful-dyes.com/ CO : CO Wholesale Dye Corp. : www.bulkdye.com NC : Custom Colors Inc. : www.customcoloursinc.com/ MA : Pro-Chemical and Dye : prochemicalanddye.net/ MO : Dyespin : www.dyespin.com

[@bidemisadare3329]

Wow I am new and I subscribed I love your video bravo 👏 thank you so much sir

[@MrTieDye]

Welcome to my channel and you are welcome... I love to help other have success with this art

[@sunnyscott4876]

You're doing this in your own kitchen?? I assumed that this was a dedicated work space specifically for tie dye. I am very surprised. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@blessing8119]

I really appreciate your gesture. Do you use hot water or cold. If it is hot water and you have left over dye, do you warm it up before use or what.

[@railbuilderdhd]

Great how to for those starting out. Thanks. Can you tell me how long will the dye last when the water is added? Also, what’s the best way to store the mixed dues?

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and I have had the mixed dyes still give decent colors after 2-3 weeks at room temp (here in Oregon that is 65-70 F) ... now they are not bad after this, the color they produce just get lighter and will look more muted .... I put duct tape on my bottles so I can write the mix date on them, then when I get to the 2-3 week mark, If I still have a lot of dye left, I will add another scoop of dye and blend it again, this will freshen it back up, but then I make sure to use it up .... I Like contrast, so sometimes when I have a couple older dyes, I like to use them in conjunction with new dyes... then some of the colors are bright and pop nicely and some of the colors are lighter or more muted... I like these combos so it makes it easy for me to use up these dyes no matter how old they are The best way to store the dyes is in a spare fridge if you have one, the dye will last much longer, I have some that were mixed 2 months ago that still gave me good color ... I just pull them out of the fridge n the morning if I am going to be dyeing that day so they can come up to room temp (just seems like the penetrate the fabric better when warm, but I am not sure on that, just my thoughts)

[@wendywelsh4422]

Can you post your recipe for dye water, urea , softener ratios? Thank you great videos! Helpful!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you, glad to be of help, and I plan to get back to making more videos soon, but I am sorry, I cannot post my exact recipe as it was given to me by another artist and I was asked not to share it

[@cassidyneal5210]

What brand of dye do you use? I am in the beginning stages of becoming more serious about my projects and am not sure what the best options are.

[@MrTieDye]

Excellent!! I use fiber reactive Procion dyes and buy them mostly from dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html but you can buy from other places, I have also purchase some from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dyes in CO ..... but Procion is the main thing to look for and then finding the closest one so as to save on shipping cost and time glad you are stepping up your dyes, this will make a big difference in your results... have fun and ask more questions if needed

[@patriciaching100]

Thank You!!!

[@shahere_art]

Hi Carl, very cool stuff, thanks for sharing ... I'm wondering about the brand or type of dye you're using, & if there is natural dyes you recommend ? ... Thanks again

[@MrTieDye]

I use fiber reactive procion dyes and buy mine from dharma .... I know they have natural dyes, but I have not used them so I cannot comment on them

[@shahere_art]

@@MrTieDye ...thank you very much ... peace & Love from Egypt 😉

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I am glad to be of help ... here is a link for buying dyes in other countries ..... www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyesources.shtml

[@thelively5]

Hi, Love, love, love all the videos. Question... Do you ever use Urea? What does it do? Any videos about it? Pros, Cons? Thanks & have a great day! Al

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you ... and yes I do use Urea sometimes ... it is a wetting agent, so it will help keep the dyes wet for longer period of time ... this is good as you do not want your tees to dry out while batching or the dye bonding stops... so if you live in a hot dry climate, this can be helpful Also, Urea will help to dissolve more dyes in the liquid... this can be helpful when mixing black dyes as I use twice the amount of dye powder as I do for most other colors ... but in general it can help the dyes dissolve better And, if you are making thick dyes to 'paint' with, then the Urea is helpful as you are only applying a thin layer of dye to a dry tee, so the Urea will once again help keep the dye wet for longer so it can bond with the cotton fibers If I use it, I will add it to my water along with the dye powder and blend all together ... I will add 2-3 tbsp for 32oz of dye

[@bellknapable]

My sincerest thanks for all of your helpful videos. I understand the concept of wearing a mask. I was a huge Wiz of Oz fan in my teens. Read a story about the character Scarecrow…who was originally cast by Buddy Epson (Beverly Hillbillies). Makeup initially used powdered silver by putting a lotion on his face and then blowing the silver powder on it to stick. The powder got into the actors lungs so badly he was hospitalized and replaced by Ray Bolger. It also said that the Witch’s face stayed a shade of green for months after production…..so yep so dyes can be dangerous.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and wow, I did not know that about the Wizard of Oz... thanks for sharing!! ✌🏻🙏

[@DaveyTodd457]

I love your videos Mr. TieDye. Do you have a recommendation on what mask to buy?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you ... I have a N95 dust mask with the attached filters ... but the face kind is good also, just something so you do not breathe the fine dust particles

[@muhsifbaby]

Thank you so much!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome 🙏

[@thecomfykitty8751]

Which dye do you recommend for dyeing synthetic fabrics? Like a poly-cotton blend? Thanks!

[@MiAdriLin]

New subscriber here! Thank you so much your videos aren’t only informative they’re also very relaxing! Question: whats the process for getting dyes to look softer like pastel colors? Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

Thanks for subbing! and you are welcome. and thank you, I have heard the relaxing part quite a bit, even had a request to read a book .... anyways, for pastel colors, you just need to mix the dyes very weak.... you can either start with the powder and use a fraction of what it calls for, OR, you can fill a bottle most of the way with water and then add some of your liquid dye to it .... I plan to make a video, but I have to experiment some with the dyes to get some more exact measurements ... then I will do a video... but this will help you get started if you want to make some pastels now

[@MiAdriLin]

MrTieDye Thank you so much!!!!! I ordered last night from Dharma for the first time once they come in I’ll give it a try! I would love a video on it! Have a great week and stay safe during the quarantine!

[@MrTieDye]

@@MiAdriLin yes, I plan to make a video, but I have been quite busy and have not gotten to it yet

[@pamconsidine9606]

Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

You're welcome ... and just in case it helps, here is my whole Beginner's Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@danielleboer9691]

I was watching some video on mixing dye, and they mentioned urea? Is it necessary when mixing? I purchased some just in case but a lot of videos I’ve seen only use water with the dharma dyes .

[@MrTieDye]

Urea is a wetting agent and not it is not required for tie-dye. Since it is a wetting agent, it will help keep the tees wet while batching(if the tee dries out, then the dyes will stop bonding with the cotton) , great if you live in a hot dry climate. But putting the tee in a bag or a tub with a lid is sufficient in most places. Also, Urea will help you mix more powder into the liquid, which can be handy for colors like black, but once again, not required. When I use it, I add 1-2 tbsp for 16 oz of dye I do add it to my thick dye mix when I am going to be dye painting as it will keep the thin layer of dye wet for a longer period of time to allow the dyes to bond.

[@marymcdonald8459]

Very cool - thanks for sharing!! Just a question - I thought I saw somewhere that you should use distilled water for mixing - does it make a big difference in your opinion? Also, we're on a well so wondering if that could also cause any issues. Thanks again Mr. TD!

[@MrTieDye]

I have good tap water so I have no issues, so I can speak to that..... BUT, I have heard other dyers who have hard water or well water use distilled for mixing their dyes because they had problems .... so maybe get one gallon and test it out

[@marymcdonald8459]

@@MrTieDye - thanks

[@juniorwear439]

Thx , its very educative. When you say Black Dyes; only Black or all Dark Dyes ?

[@MrTieDye]

just my black dyes because it can be difficult to get a decent black with tie-dye ..... but I will use a little extra of some colors, red being one of them

[@dasandowsey5295]

hi, MrTieDye Im gonna be buying dye from dharma. but I don't know what size I should get for each color I'm gonna want to get. I just need enough dye to make like 20ish shirts. thanks

[@MrTieDye]

if you are just doing 20 tees, you might be able to buy a kit .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/tie-dye-kits.html

[@malachiwaynesboro3017]

You are my favorite tie dye teach, so no disrespect when I ask: I've always heard & had better luck adding water to dye rather than the reverse, & when I started I was told to add urea, but you don't do either of those things. What don't I know?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you.... I am glad to be of help sharing what I know and the videos turned out to be a lot of fun to do as well.... I am doing a school event this month so I had to take a break, but I will be back at them again soon ...... so as for mixing dye, when I learned, I was shown to fill the bottle half way with water, add the dye and shake like crazy, then fill the rest of the way.... over the years I have learned new methods such as using the hand blender and it works great for me, but I have heard of people 'pasting' their dyes (adding a bit of water to the powder and making a paste ad then adding more water.... so really what I am doing is showing how I do it, but there are so many different ways, so I say if you are having good results with your method, go for it .... as for the Urea, first off, it is not needed, but what it does, is help mix more dye in the water, and it helps keep the dyes wet while they batch, which is good if you live in a dry climate..... I do use it myself, but for this video, I wanted to show the basics of what is needed so when people are just starting off they do not feel like they need to buy so many more things because it can get quite expensive .... I hope this answers your question..... enjoy your tie-dye adventure!!

[@shermafrank-joseph7536]

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[@dove1965]

MrTieDye when do you use the urea? Do you buy it from Dharma? I have purchased some better reactive dye. I am going to get a mask. My little world of friends and doctors are about to have fit, but I have fought squamous cell skin cancer since 2008. It was not diagnosed until 10/14/2014. We have kept it at stage one except for one removed was in transition to the next stage they say. Can’t prove it by me... above my pay grade. I am not going to live in a plastic bubble. They told me I would die from the treatment within five years and I am still here! They said it was a thousand difference things until I was a about as much of a witch as I can be and forced them to take a biopsy. (You do reach a point where you are sick of the BS, do something! Even if it is wrong!) I did mention, I live in the sticks! When do you add the urea when you use it? Hey, it could be like the Celts ...just saying ... if they mess with me too much, I just might have to enlighten them about urea ....and make them all wonder! If I am on borrowed time as one of my lovely cousins said.... Then let’s make the most of it! I am Scot, so to quote Wallace .... “Every man will die, but not every man will truly live.” I will be doing it with a dust mask ... I do have a brain ....lol! I just have a serious, “Watch Me!” personality that I come by honestly from my Mom. So, when do you add the urea? And pros and cons? The Celts did it to set the dye.

[@patrickkatkaew9843]

Thank you 😊

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome 🙏

[@talabedwan4355]

do you know a good place to buy blank t shirts, long sleeves and tapestries for a lower price.

[@MrTieDye]

I buy my tees wholesale from sanmar.com ... but I know a lot of people also use www.alphabroder.com/ as for tapestries, I buy most of mine from sunshine joy .... www.sunshinejoy.com/Tapestries-Hippie-Wall-Hangings/blank-white-tapestries-prepared-for-dyeing

[@mariacooseelal9534]

Hi love love your work.Do u add urea to d dye.I learnt that years ago.Is it still needed?

[@MrTieDye]

I do sometimes ... but it is not required for these dye to work ... the Urea is a Wetting agent so it will hep keep the dyes wet for a longer period of time to allow the dyes to bond with the cotton fibers... but you can also bag them, or put them in a tub with a lid to keep them wet .... Also, it helps to dissolve the dyes when you are mixing them, so I use it when I mix my black dyes as I use twice the amount of dye powder as I do any other color

[@_Chadeese_]

hello this was so helpful! What primary colors would you recommend getting since I’m a beginner?

[@MrTieDye]

hello and welcome ... for beginner's, I recommend getting at least the primary colors, turquoise, fuchsia and lemon yellow, and then at least one black.... this way you can mix the secondary colors if you are on a tight budget.... if not, then you can expand into some other colors as well... I love the emerald green, deep orange and plum for my secondary colors... but also, I dye a lot of rainbow color schemes.... you can go to which ever site you are going to buy from and check out their colors and just pick some of the colors that jump out at you ... I know people love all different color schemes... some want to dye in more earth colors, if that is you, then you may get a brown or two .... just have fun

[@_Chadeese_]

@@MrTieDye thank you so much for responding and sharing your advice on what to get!!

[@kristinmessmore5642]

Love your videos! Just getting into it and really appreciate how much you post on how to do all this. I have one question though, I have ordered from both Dharma and grateful Dyes and for 8 ounces, Dharma says to add 2 tsp of dye and grateful says to add 4-6 tsp. Do you recall having to use that much when you have used dyes from grateful dye?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome, I love to help other have success with this art. As for dye amounts.... it can vary a lot depending on who you ask, so all I can do is tell you how I do it ..... I think the base amount dharma states of 2 tsp is a good starting place and ten if you want to make them darker, you can add more powder .... so for 16 oz of dye, I recommend in my video here that you use 4 tsp, but I tend to use 5-6 tsp for most colors, BUT, for black I use twice that amount and for red or emerald green I will add a little extra but not twice So the best thing I can offer is start with the minimum and test it out and see how you like the color... and then add more to it if you want the color a little darker/brighter

[@kristinmessmore5642]

@@MrTieDye thank you so much! I started with a tablespoon in 8 ounces to start in my grateful Dyes and 4 tsp for my Dharma with the * and will adjust from there.

[@mikeydude2564]

I came across your videos while searching tie dying cause I want to get into it you’re very informative thank you but I have one question is where do you buy your powder dye from?

[@MrTieDye]

Welcome to my channel, I hope you find my video helpful, as for the Dyes, I use Procion Dyes and I buy mostly from Dharma, but here is a list of the main places dyers buy them from in the US : CA : Dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html CO : Grateful Dyes : www.grateful-dyes.com/ CO : CO Wholesale Dye Corp. : www.bulkdye.com NC : Custom Colors Inc. : www.customcoloursinc.com/ MA : Pro-Chemical and Dye : prochemicalanddye.net/ MO : Dyespin : www.dyespin.com and just in case, here is the Beginner's Playlists where I put a lot of helpful videos together in one list : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@joseemgrice]

Hi There, have you had experience with mixing the Procion Dyes for handpainting using Calgon or Sodium Alginate. I have a few projects that I've tie dyed that could you some touch ups. By the way, your videos are really useful.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I have done a little dye painting and have one quick video on it .... but I have made a lot of thick dye and used it to paint details or full images onto a tee.... here is a video where I tie-dyed part of it and left white so I could add more detail with thick dye : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4fLnJJojp1jl6c

[@miradonfbd]

After I mlx the procion mx dyes, how long would those mixed dyes be good for?

[@MrTieDye]

I have mine around for 2-3 weeks at room temp (65-70F here in Oregon) I put a piece of duct tape on the bottles so I can change the date of when they were mixed and at the 3 week mark, if I still have a lot of one color, I will add another scoop of dye and blend it again .... ALSO, if you have a spare fridge to store your mixed dyes in, they will last much longer

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

I wondered how adverse the effects of heat would be in using the procion dyes. I am in Quartzsite Arizona, and it is really hot now.

[@MrTieDye]

@@patriciahazeltine9986 yeah the heat is going to speed up setting of the dyes... but it will also shorten the length of time your mixed dyes will last.... on the hot days here in Oregon, I will put some wet rags on my dyes to keep them cool, or depending on how much I have mixed up, I will store them in an ice chest... no ice, but the insulation helps

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

Good thing I bought 8 oz bottles, so I won't be tempted to make more dye than I can use in a setting! Thanks for the ice chest idea!

[@jcrewnation664]

Hi! I’m new to your channel. I really want to start tie dyeing. Do you buy colors like green, orange, or purple or can you mix them in the bottles using the primary colors? Do you have a video on it?

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and welcome to my channel and the Wonderful World of Tie-Dye .... yes I buy the secondary colors, but you can also mix them from the primaries .... I do not have a video on mixing them in the bottles, but I do have one where I mix them directly on the tee .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIatnIOBfdulq80 I show several ways to dye the spiral, but the first way is a 3 color rainbow spiral as for mixing the dyeing directly in the bottles, I think I did about half and half when I mixed them.. Orange was the most difficult to get a nice shade ..... but I buy them now and then ones I like the best are Deep Orange, Plum and Emerald Green... all from dharma, but you can select the ones you like ..... Have fun ad let me know if you have more questions

[@jcrewnation664]

MrTieDye thank you so much!

[@MrTieDye]

@@jcrewnation664 you are welcome

[@andrewoldham4462]

Hi i have been watching your videos for a while now and I have to say you make it all look so easy and hopefully with a lot more practice I will be able to accumplish similar results. anyway if it's OK I would like to ask what size bottles you generally use while and were you get them from? I am currently using 120ml bottles that came with a kit and I am finding them a bit to small now. Thank you for all the informative videos and for the inspiration 😊

[@MrTieDye]

yes I do that, but it is from 19 years of working in this art, so yes with practice, it will get easier... but then you will find a new fold and will need to practice it some more... I still have times where I feel like a newbie so hang in there .... as for the bottles, I use a 16oz (454ml) bottle for my main dyeing and I use the 4 oz (120ml) smaller bottles with fine metal tips for the detail work ..... so I purchased the larger bottles here ..... www.dharmatrading.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=bottles and the smaller bottles here ...... smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DB6K3XZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Susan-oe1ht]

I just love you. You are so helpful.

[@marliv.b.5535]

Thank you, thats what i need. Just one question, what should i do with the Vinegar??? Here in germany all sayes "fix the colours up with vinegar"..... the dharma colours....

[@MrTieDye]

I have never used vinegar for anything except when I dye silk..... I have heard that back in the day when people used Rit dyes, they used vinegar to help set the colors..... but now with the Procion dyes, I just use soda ash to set the dyes ..... the only other reference I have seen about vinegar is that some people use it in a final wash to soften the fabric

[@marliv.b.5535]

Ok thank you for this informations. Even its just an idea from the germans ;-) tztztz LG

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@marymcdonald8459]

My niece uses distilled white vinegar when she dyes with Tulip tie dye kits to help retain the colors. Good luck.

[@johnnybohnapper9155]

Hello! Big fan, always let the ads play people! Help tie dye guy out! Question, do you ever use urea in with your dye mix?

[@johnnybohnapper9155]

Also another dyer i talk to recommends distilled water. Ill try a test tap vs distilled but wanted your wisdom!

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and Thank you!! ... as for Urea, yes I use it sometimes... when I was doing more dyeing, I used it all the time, I would mix up some chemical water that included Urea and then use that to mix my dyes with .... but after I slowed down on doing tie-dye, then the dye water was going bad before I used it all up.... so now I just use it sometimes, it helps to dissolve your dyes, so I use it for my black dyes since I use double the dye with it .... Urea also is a wetting agent, so it helps to keep your tees wet while they batch... especially good if you live in a hot dry climate, otherwise, bagging or putting in a tub with a lid is good enough to keep them wet

[@MrTieDye]

as for Tap or Distilled... I use tap because I have not had any issue with it, but I know some dyers have hard water, so they use distilled.... so testing is a good thing and see if there is a difference ✌🏻

[@juniorwear439]

Hand mixers have to be SS ? For the dyes is the H2O hot or cold or any will work ?

[@MrTieDye]

I am not sure what you mean by SS for the mixer .... as for the water, I have found that warm water helps the dyes dissolve better, especially the reds .... I do not use hot water to mix since heat is one of the things that help the dyes set up.... I am not sure at what temp this happens so I stick to warm water for mixing

[@sunflowerwithlegs]

I purchased some 2oz jars of dye, what would the measurements be for that?

[@MrTieDye]

it depends on how big your dye bottles are... I have the base list here in this video... 4 tsp for 16 oz of dye, this is a good place to start .... but I use more in my mixes... about 5-6 tsp

[@stanncat4344]

Do you have a video on the types of dye/brand you prefer to use and the bottles you find work the best?

[@MrTieDye]

so far the only dyes I have used are the Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes, they seem to be the best ones .... here are some places to buy them in the US : CA : Dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html CO : Grateful Dyes : www.grateful-dyes.com/ NC : Custom Colors Inc. : www.customcoloursinc.com/ MA : Pro-Chemical and Dye : prochemicalanddye.net/ as for bottles, I bought my larger ones from dharma, but the small 4 oz bottles with the metals tips I bought on Amazon here are some links : I buy my larger bottles, as well as the long stem needle, and the gutta bottles from dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=bottles Use this link and I get credit : 4 oz Bottles with Metal tips : amzn.to/3h46iel How I fill the 4 oz bottles : kzbin.info/www/bejne/opK8inSii5qMpMk

[@stanncat4344]

@@MrTieDye Thanks so much! I appreciate how responsive you always are! Hoping to start selling some shirts and things locally eventually to supplement my pay from giving music lessons. I'd like to teach meditation to groups again as well, but I never feel right being paid for that. You're videos have been very helpful for me to finally do tie dying more as I've wanted to for a long time!

[@brittanylauren8192]

Hi! I realize that this is one of your older videos, but thought I'd try and ask a question. I just started out and when I mixed my dye in the bottle, I used hot water. Is this okay, or is it recommended to use cold? Also, once I mix, how long does liquid dye last in the bottles? Thank you so much for all of your videos!!!

[@MrTieDye]

Yeah I will probably make a new video on dye mixing sometime soon .... for now though this one helps get you started working with the Procion dyes... I mix mine with luke warm water .... I am not sure about using hot water as I know heat is one of the ways to help set the dyes faster, so I am not sure on that part.... and my dyes still provide decent colors up to 2-3 weeks of sitting at room temp (65-72F here in Oregon) they will last even longer if you have a spare fridge to store them in .... and you are welcome

[@dawnbilyeu4050]

I wish I'd watched this first, I've wasted so much dye!

[@Meekoman1124]

@@MrTieDye you store your unused dye in the fridge? Tia

[@averagejoegrows]

any tips on my why shirts aren't coming out bright and vivid? im doing soda ash pre and letting them sit for 24 hours

[@MrTieDye]

here is a video where I talk about ways to improve your colors : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rImpmWZ5frJ9fcU it may give you some ideas of things you can change or try in your process

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

So what colors having you do a long time...... and type of colors do you put with the Hand Blender.

[@MrTieDye]

I mix all of the liquid dyes with the hand blender now, but I used to just add to a bottle and shake them until the dyes dissolved all the way, then I strain them with a fine mesh filter to get out any bits that may clog a nozzle .... and some of the colors I have had and used for many years and still use them today would be the Primary Colors, Emerald Green, Deep Orange, Plum, Better, New and Raven Blacks, Bronze those are some that come to mind right now .... but I recommend people explore the colors they like

[@sunderdaswani7388]

Always cold water or warm? Thanks for your videos and info. Always follow you…

[@MrTieDye]

yes, that is how I mix mine... I used to only use cold, but I found with yellow and and dyes with red in them mix up better in warm water. The only time I use hot water to mix dye is with Jet Black, but it is listed as a hot water dye Thank you and you are welcome 🙏 ✌🏻

[@cyhoaglan2451]

do you have any prefrence as to the best color to use for black? i tried a red and black combo and just yuck. starter kit dyes.

[@MrTieDye]

I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I buy most of mine from Dharma Trading Co. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html I have also purchased the same kind of dyes from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO. Here is a video on how to mix the dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk as for Black, it is one of the more difficult colors to get with tie-dye so here are some more tips on what I do to get a good black ...... How do get your black dye so dark? I use three different black powders in my jar... New, Better and Raven Black all from dharma. I poured all three dye powders into one jar, shook it up and I use that as my black dye. I add 2 tbsp of salt & 2 tbsp of urea to 32 oz of luke warm water, the urea helps to mix more powder into the water and the salt is supposed to help 'push' the dye out of the water and into the fabric when doing LWI. I use twice as much black dye powder than I do for any other color. For 32 oz of dye, I use 4 heaping tbsp's of dye powder, SO, a little math here >> one level tbsp is 3 tsp, so with my heaping tbsp, I guess it is 5-6 tsp per scoop, so times 4, that is 20-24 tsp for 32 oz of black dye, or 10-12 for 16 oz of black dye dye. When mixing the black dye, even with the urea, all of the powder still does not dissolve on the first blend, so I carefully pour it through a filter into the bottle, but I leave the bottom of the cup as there tends to be 'black gunk' there. This powder is still needed, so I add more fresh water to the cup and blend again and then this powder will usually dissolve. DO NOT pour it out, or your black will not have its full recipe included and the color will be off. One more thing, black dyes take longer to set up, so that is why I started leaving my dyes to batch for 48 hours... it was for the black dyes to start and then I liked how all of my colors looked, so I started batching everything I dye for 48 hours with some heat. 70F is a good temp to batch at, but I stack my tub near a heater vent or out in the sun depending on the weather so they get some nice heat while batching.

[@bonniemcintyre9575]

How long do you feel it is acceptablet to keep mixed dye? Also You use tap water ?

[@MrTieDye]

I keep mine around for 2-3 weeks before they start getting weak, then I will add a scoop of dye and blend again to re freshen them and yes I use tap water to mix with

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

Do I have to use soda ash to these dyes if I want to use the dyes like painting a animal?

[@MrTieDye]

Poupon Crazy Cat ..... if you add soda ash to the dye, then it will not last long.... so I soak the fabrics c I am going to paint on I. Soda ash, spin out excess and hang to dry.... then I paint with the thickened dyes, then I cover with plastic and leave it sit for 48 hours to batch .... then ready for regular rinsing and washing like normal tie dye

[@cosmiccatnip5406]

Once you put the dye into the bottle and the water how long will it stay good for I don't want to make too much and waste my dye

[@juikotak1729]

heyy i am planning to work on a tie dye business but I’m scared that once I sell the tie dye tee what if it fades ? Can you help me with it ?

[@fredericks3756]

Is there a particular ratio to dye for creating tertiary colours. (teal for example). Obviously it can be done to taste to the spectrum, but was just wondering if there was a good starting point you could recommend? I am using Dharma dye. Thank you as always Mr Tie Dye

[@MrTieDye]

Someone may have those numbers, but I just kind of go for it in the moment... I start mixing colors and testing drops on paper towel ... I should write it down, but I don't ... I wish you success in finding more info on this... maybe one of the tie-dye pages on FB??

[@fredericks3756]

Thank you. We have done the same and it is actually good fun trying to create what you need through trial and error. We have a nice teal and blood orange from some dharma dyes.

[@sunshinelifeco]

@@MrTieDye is there a way to make a brown using a combo of any of the 3 primary colors?

[@lauraperoutka5279]

First of all I want to thank you for all your videos...I have learned so much from you and helped me make some AWESOME shirts that I created for my family and friends for Christmas presents and every single one of them LOVED them! But I do have a question...is there a way to strengthen my dye that has been sitting for a few months? After I made my shirts over the Summer I stopped for a few months and went onto other creations and projects and let my dyes sit on my shelf thinking I would get back to it sooner. But now I am getting certain requests but would hate to throw out the dye I have already made. I'm wondering if there is a way to save the dye I have?

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome, I am glad to be of help you you as I love to help others have success with this art. As for the Procion Dyes, I am not sure on dyes that have sat of a couple months, I know they produce lighter and lighter color over time .... I write dates on my bottles so I know when they were mixed and then at the 2-3 week mark, if I still have a lot of dye left, then I will add another scoop of dye and blend again and then make sure to use it up before 2-3 weeks time. BUT, I am not sure of the condition of the dye since it has sat for so long, it may be fully exhausted .... there is no way of knowing except to just try it out ...... But, personally, I would mix new dyes if I had orders to do otherwise you may end up having to re do them and that can be a pain. ALSO, I would still play with that old dye as it may be a nice contrasting color to your new dyes, or just give some muted results..... but that is just me, I love to experiment 😉✌️ I wish you success in whatever you do, sorry I cannot be of more help here, but I can only speak to what I know

[@lauraperoutka5279]

Thank you so much for your reply. I had thought about adding a scoop and maybe a half but I wasn't sure. I will try it on a couple shirts and see how it turns out. I will definitely reply and let you know my results. 😉

[@brendaautrey5238]

What about Urea? I was taught to use it when mixing my dye to or even freckling... ??

[@MrTieDye]

Urea can be used, but is not required .... some of the things it does : helps keep the fabric moist white your dyes are setting up, so it is great if you live in a dry climate, also it helps more dye dissolve in a smaller amount of water, and may help with the dye penetration somewhat.... I use it now, but I did not use it for the first 8 years I did tie-dye

[@marymcdonald8459]

@@MrTieDye so how much urea would you add to each of the 8 / 16 / 32 oz containers?

[@donniefamoso6680]

may i know how to mix urea, salt and dye? like the measurement of each

[@MrTieDye]

I make a big batch of dye water that I then use to make my dyes.... I use 6 gallons of water and add 5 cups of salt and 5 cups of urea .... and then I use this water to make my dyes.... this dye mixing video show the base amounts, but I always scoop heavy.... a level tbsp is 3 tsp .... so when making 16 oz of dye, I will use one heaping tbsp .... which equates to about 5 tsp, maybe a bit more ..... although, I start with plain warm water when mixing reds, yellows and oranges as it helps them blend up better

[@candiceinman5672]

Thank you for the urea and salt answer. I have been using just bottle water and dyes which results vary on vibrancy.. i just got my first order of urea... i didn’t order the salt though. could i just use iodized salt? i have spent quite a bit now so want to be sure i have the steps correct.

[@MrTieDye]

@@candiceinman5672 you are welcome

[@Genevagirl84]

Where do tou purchase your dyes?? My 14 year old is starting her tie dye business and I just want to purchase some powders in bulk like you have. Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

that is awesome!! I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I buy most of mine from Dharma Trading Co. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html I have also purchased the same kind of dyes from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO. Here is a video on how to mix the dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk

[@inkedtoo1097]

Have I seen a newer version of dye mixing using urea and that stuff that starts with the c? I can't remember the name of it. I do have some. I'm not sure how to find that newer video if color mixing is not in the title.

[@MrTieDye]

I have a couple videos for mixing thick water/dye : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n57EhYuNmbN9itE kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSQaJaFq7Jpqrc and I do plan to make a new dye mixing video as this one is old and I use a fine mesh filter now, but I hope one of these two are what you were looking for

[@inkedtoo1097]

I'm into newer version of one of your videos.

[@destinybrooks4667]

If you just want to mix 4oz how much dye powder would you need?

[@MrTieDye]

I would just use half of what I use for 8oz ... so 1 tsp is a good place to start for 4 oz of dye and I tend to use more than than what is recommended .... so for 8 oz of dye, I use 2-1/2 - 3 tsp of powder

[@zabrinarenea7116]

What's the most cost-effective place to purchase dyes?? I purchased a kit offline that included 18 colors, rubberbands, & gloves. The problem is that I ran out of most colors; on the first hoodie. I would greatly appreciate any information you could provide.

[@MrTieDye]

Buying the dyes directly will be more cost effective... here are the main place in the US where people buy the Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes : CA : Dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html CO : Grateful Dyes : www.grateful-dyes.com/ CO : CO Wholesale Dye Corp. : www.bulkdye.com NC : Custom Colors Inc. : www.customcoloursinc.com/ MA : Pro-Chemical and Dye : prochemicalanddye.net/ MO : Dyespin : www.dyespin.com most people buy from the place closest to them... I live on the west cost, so I buy mostly from Dharma ✌🏻 and since you are new to Tie-Dye : Hello and Welcome to the Wonderful World of Tie-Dye .... I use Procion Dyes I pre wash and pre soak the cotton tees in a Soda Ash solution, this raises the pH level of the cotton which activates the Procion Dyes (sources listed below) and causes a chemical bond to form between the cotton fibers and the Procion Dyes. (Procion Dyes work on other natural fibers as well like : Bamboo, Hemp, Linen, Rayon, and even silk, but I use a slightly different process for silk) I have a ton of videos that are sorted into many different playlists so be sure to explore … 
 I have put a bunch of videos into one Playlist to help get you started with an overview of Tie-Dye, and then how to mix the Dyes, mix or make Soda Ash, Batch the tees (let the dyes set up so the bonding can happen), and the Rinse/Wash Out Process... Also, I have many videos on the basic folds and various ways of dyeing the cotton tees or tapestries ... Have fun exploring and I wish you success on your Tie-Dye Journey, Oh and I recommend taking photos of your work so you can look back and see how far you have come as this is an art that you will need to practice, but it pays off with getting better each time you do it ..... This art can be quite addictive, you have been warned lol 😉 Here is my Beginner's Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo ✌🏻❤️🌈🥳🙏 Here is a list with some more folds to try out : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2Bzupqjuh_6wdf-wMlgGdAjVaE Plus, there are many other tie-dye artists who share their techniques so others can learn, here is a list I have compiled that were mentioned in the tie-dye pages : kzbin.infochannels

[@shahere_art]

Hi Mr. Tie Dye, could you please make a video about the percentage of mixing dyes for various colors ? ... maybe from Red, Blue & Yellow, how could I make more colors? ... the ratios of mixing dyes ?? ... Thanks a lot

[@MrTieDye]

I do not have a chart like that... I buy most of the colors I need now already made .... but in the beginning,I did do some mixing of the primary colors, which for tie-dye are Turquoise, Fuchsia and Lemon Yellow .... BUT, this site has great info on it for tie-dyers ... www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/procionMXcolormix_overview.shtml ... I hope this helps you mix up what you need

[@tomipintos8091]

Friend! Would you tell me wat do you have inside the glasses, before putting the dyes? Is water? That mix is good for batik? Thank you very kind.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes it is just water, I have not had issues with using tap water. Some dyers have hard water or extra minerals in their tap water and choose to use distilled water to mix their dyes. I have not done batik yet myself, but yes you can use this dye mix for it, but I think they usually 'tub dye' when doing batik .... here is more info on batik from the dharma site .... www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/batik-instructions.html

[@tomipintos8091]

Thanks for answering everything just water or put salt on it? Because in another tutorial i rwad that you answered that for your dyes you have water with salt and urea that's why my question. Thank you♡♡♡♡♡

[@MrTieDye]

@@tomipintos8091 ...... with Procion Dyes you can mix the powders with just water. Sometimes I will add salt as it tend to help black and turq come out better.... and the urea will help mi more powder into the water, but it is not required

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Did you ever to put the Urea one of your 5 blender on a cups before tie dyeing.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes, I use the Urea sometimes as it helps to dissolve more of the Procion Dyes as well as being a wetting agent so it helps to keep the tee shirt wet for longer, which allow more time for the dyes to bond ... I add it when I add the dye powder and blend it all together... Myself, I would add 2-3 tbsp for 32oz of dye ✌🏻

[@tinastrassburg4539]

Are you using hot or cold water to mix die in. And do you add anything to help set the color?,

[@MrTieDye]

I mix with cold to Luke warm water... most colors mix fine in cold, but yellow and the more red colors do better with Luke warm water IMO .... as for the setting of the dyes... with Procion Dyes, the Soda Ash Activates the dyes and starts the chemical bonding process .... them time, heat or both will set the dyes .... in the list below is a video on How I Batch my tees ... I do mine in tubs with lids so the tees stay wet while they batch, or the dye bonding process stops here is my Beginner's Playlist with lots of helpful videos on getting started with tie-dye and Procion Dyes :kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@bonniemcintyre9575]

I saw you use water out of the tap, do you have city water or well water ?

[@MrTieDye]

I have city water so no problems... but I know some people who have wells or hard water will use distilled water for making dyes

[@nortski78]

Hi. How long do the dyes keep for, can I make a batch up and put them in to storage? Thanks.

[@MrTieDye]

when I mix the Procion Dyes with just water, I have them around for 2-3 weeks at room temp which here in Oregon is 65-70F ... I still get decent colors from them .... I also put duct tape on the bottles so I can write the mix date on them.... at the 2-3 week mark, if I still have a lot of dye left in a color, I will add another scoop of dye to it and blend again, this will freshen it up so I can use it up, but I only do this one time, or you might get a build up BUT ....... if I store them in a fridge they last even longer... I have gotten good colors from dyes that were mixed 2-3 months earlier ... so I keep my dyes in a little fridge now when I am not using them....

[@nortski78]

@@MrTieDye Awesome, thanks for your reply!

[@p.hillll]

I recently tie dyed a sweater using tulip dye kit it looked well until the final process the sweater became faded looking I used soda ash also. Would you use these same dyes for tie dying hoodies ?

[@kelso7110]

If you want good vibrant colors stay away from tulip or pretty much any dyes found at your local hobby shops. I suggest looking at Custom colors, Dharma, or grateful dyes for good Procion dyes. Also make sure to buy soda ash as you will need it to bind the dye to your fabric.

[@p.hillll]

Kelso thank you so much and I know this sounds silly but is method to MrTieDye used to mix the acidic dye the best way to mix these acidic dyes yes ?

[@kelso7110]

@@p.hillll they are the measurements I use when I am mixing my dyes so yes. Also (the hardest part) make sure you let it 'batch' or sit undisturbed for at least 24 hours. You'll need at least 75 degree heat and to keep it moist so for me ill use a grocery bag or a plastic tote. If you don't have a steady heat you can use a space heater just make sure it's not close enough to melt the plastic.. Rinse while still tied up in cold water to wash the soda ash away, then gently raise the temp to warm and then hot. That will take out any extra dye. I also suggest to wash they newly dyed items using syrenthapol detergent afterwards (also can be bought at Dharma). Store bought detergent sometimes contains soda ash so if you reintroduce that to your garments you can get more bleeding and staining.

[@MrTieDye]

These are Fiber Reactive Procion dyes I use and they work on cotton and other natural fibers, but they do not work on poly .... so the hoodies I buy are the Hanes Ultimate Cotton, they are 90/10 cotton/poly so they dye up great .

[@LeticiaSPandaMcfly6]

Hello, I hope you are well! I have a question about grateful dyes. I placed an order with Dharma but they are backlogged. As it’s been over 10 days now and my order hasn’t been shipped yet, I was wondering if I should go ahead and order black dye from grateful dyes. Okay, I’m finally getting to my question here lol have you used their black dye and if so, is it any good? I have a black dye here but it’s not so good. It dried into like a purple-Ish/blue. I started off with a cheap tie dye kit from amazon (tulip). But because I love how vibrant others shirts look with Dharma I decided to go ahead and order from them. But, as I wait I was just wondering if it’s a good idea to purchase the black.

[@MrTieDye]

I have purchased some dyes from Grateful dyes, but I have not tried their black out, so I cannot comment on it. there is more info here than what you asked, but this is a question I answered for someone else about my black so I thought I would share it with you .... I use three different black powders in my jar... New, Better and Raven Black all from dharma. I poured all three dye powders into one jar, shook it up and I use that as my black dye. I add 2 tbsp of salt & 2 tbsp of urea to 32 oz of luke warm water, the urea helps to mix more powder into the water and the salt is supposed to help 'push' the dye out of the water and into the fabric when doing LWI. I use twice as much black dye powder than I do for any other color. For 32 oz of dye, I use 4 heaping tbsp's of dye powder, SO, a little math here >> one level tbsp is 3 tsp, so with my heaping tbsp, I guess it is 5-6 tsp per scoop, so times 4, that is 20-24 tsp for 32 oz of black dye, or 10-12 for 16 oz of black dye dye. When mixing the black dye, even with the urea, all of the powder still does not dissolve on the first blend, so I carefully pour it through a filter into the bottle, but I leave the bottom of the cup as there tends to be 'black gunk' there. This powder is still needed, so I add more fresh water to the cup and blend again and then this powder will usually dissolve. DO NOT pour it out, or your black will not have its full recipe included and the color will be off. One more thing, black dyes take longer to set up, so that is why I started leaving my dyes to batch for 48 hours... it was for the black dyes to start and then I liked how all of my colors looked, so I started batching everything I dye for 48 hours with some heat. 70F is a good temp to batch at, but I stack my tub near a heater vent or out in the sun depending on the weather so they get some nice heat while batching.

[@LeticiaSPandaMcfly6]

MrTieDye This was perfect! Thank you so much. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate how helpful you are! I’m going to screenshot your comment and save it. I’ll definitely order the other blacks and follow your guidelines. 💜

[@gogofrostybunnybeatz]

What brand of dye is this? I only ever knew of rit dye. Btw amazing videos

[@MrTieDye]

thank you... I use Procion Dye from Dharma Trading Co. .... it is a professional dye so the colors are bright and they do not fade like rit does

[@daniellperez2339]

MrTieDye Any suggestions on best method of setting rit dye?

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Yellow Squeeze Bottles looks like A Mustard.

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

So how many hand immersion blenders did you recently have them like altogether?!.

[@MrTieDye]

I have had 7-8 of them over the years, when one wore out, I bought a new one ✌🏻

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Ok cool, so listening to me but very carefully getting closer to say this way for only one last chance to go from there, how did you ever mixed it up with fire red color

[@infernofarms]

Hey Mr. TieDye! In one of your videos you very quickly spoke about your dye water recipe. I know it’s probably a tightly held secret, but I was hoping you might do a video that goes generally into a good dye water recipe with urea, water softener, sodium alginate, and salt. I spent over an hour trying to track down that video where you spoke to your recipe for a five gallon batch. Whatever you could share would be greatly appreciated. Helping make the world more colorful!

[@MrTieDye]

I use 5 cups of salt, 5 cups of urea, and 4 tbsp of sodium alginate ..... I mix in 5 gallon bucket with about two gallons of hot water... sodium alginate first as it takes bit of blending to get t to dissolve.... then I add the other and blend some more

[@infernofarms]

Awesome. Is that 2 gallon of water total, or top off to 5 after everything mixed? You’re the best!

[@MrTieDye]

Actually I top up to 6 gallons when you are all done mixing..... I pour the two gallons into a camping type water jug that has a spout on it..... anyways they hold 7 gal I think, but I go to 6 and then I use that to mix my dyes

[@infernofarms]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the tips can’t wait to show you some more examples of how I’m using what I’ve learned from you. Keep on truckin’!

[@SkrunklBunkl]

@@MrTieDye Hi! Can I just ask, how much of this mixture do you mix with the powder dye before adding water to fill up the rest of the 16 ounce bottles? Thank you thank you so so much!

[@elizabethdono625]

I love your videos. I follow you. But a tablespoon is abbreviated by Tbsp.....so I was a bit confused by your mixing. You are using a Tbsp. Correct???

[@MrTieDye]

thank you .... sorry for the confusion ..... yes I am using a tablespoon to scoop with, but I know that there are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and I want to use 4 teaspoons of dye for a 16oz bottle, so I do one rounded tablespoon rather than scoop 4 times with a teaspoon ... hope this helps

[@ClashingbyHAVOK]

Where did you get your bottles. What brand are they. I bought some pricey ones and they are not very good quality.

[@MrTieDye]

I bought these bottles from dharma many years ago : www.dharmatrading.com/tools/squeeze-bottles-yorker-spouts-and-caps.html and the smaller bottles with the metal tips I use for more detailed work I buy from Amazon : Use this link and I get credit : 4 oz Bottles with Metal tips : amzn.to/3h46iel How I fill the bottles : kzbin.info/www/bejne/opK8inSii5qMpMk

[@jacquelinejackson1734]

Hi, curious as to whether these dyes are ok for cotton poly 50/50 blends?

[@MrTieDye]

yes it will work, but since it is a 50/50 blend and these dyes only dye cotton fibers, then only half of the fibers in the tee will take dye, ... so it will dye, but it will have a faded look as half of the fibers will stay white

[@jacquelinejackson1734]

@@MrTieDye Ok, makes sense! I usually like the faded look anyway. My dye arrives tomorrow. Crossing my fingers it comes out alright. Thank you!!

[@brendastewart5883]

Hi Mr. TieDye, I realize this is a old video but I would really appreciate the answered to my question. I have used Dharma Procion dyes for years and have also added urea . I always get speckling ruining many things that can't be fixed. I feel like I'v mixed them well and don't see clumps but it happens so often I'm very discouraged to do it any more. PLEASE help. What am I doing wrong ?

[@MrTieDye]

yeah those tiny specks of dye can be a problem .... using urea will help dissolve the dyes, I also use Luke warm water and when I am done mixing, I pour the dye through a fine mesh filter like this : Dye Strainer : amzn.to/3sRv1It ~ I receive credit if you use this link But, one thing to be aware of, if you pour though the filter and have a lot of 'gunk' then I will tap this back into the cup, add more water and blend ... you do not want to toss the gunk as it is part of the dye recipe for the color.... the filter should be fairly clean when you pour though it a few specks are fine to toss... I hope that made sense the other thing I do is turn my tees inside out when I dye them, this way the tiny specks are on the inside of the tee ... you can check this with any tees that have speck on them... look on the inside of these tees and see if you have specks there as well, normally there are none, or there is less than the outside ... I hope these tips help

[@MRLI-vm8md]

Can you still use again the remaining dye by just storing it into the bottle?If yes, how long will it takes for it to be usable..thanks for such a good teacher and a wonderful artist BTW❤️

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can... these Procion Dyes will last 2-3 weeks at room temp, which here in Oregon is about 65-72 .... BUT, when I got a fridge ... my dyes now last much longer, I have not done an official test, but I have used dyes that were mixed a couple months ago and still got decent color.... not as bright as fresh mixed, but not faded either..... BUT, if you add soda ash in with your liquid dyes, then they will only last a couple hours.... that is why the store bought kits must be used right away .... so, with Procion Dyes, you mix you dyes separately from the soda sh.... I soak my tee shirts in soda sh for 20 minutes and then wring out the excess anyways, just in case you need more tips and tricks, here is my Beginner's Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@MRLI-vm8md]

@@MrTieDye Thank you so much for sharing your Wonderful talent with us..You inspired me to try "tie dye" .. I'm having a marathon with your videos❤️

[@andreakilgore8794]

Do you use the urea at all in your dyes?

[@acesarch2212]

Hi Mr. Tie Dye, do you just add the dye to water? Or is there anything else in the bottle?

[@MrTieDye]

yes with Procion dyes, you can just mix the powder with water and then dye cotton that has been soaked in soda ash (it is what activates the dyes) .... but you can add other things and over the years I have tried adding Salt, Urea and Calsolene Oil and still use them sometimes, but they are not required

[@mikeellickson4199]

Do you use the same dye to water ratios for Dharma and Jacquard dyes?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not used Jacquard Dyes, but I have had some from Custom Colors as well as Grateful Dyes and I used the same mixtures as I do with my Dharma dyes ✌🏻 ... I would assume it to be the same, but if you are unsure, you can mix one bottle and test it out before making more ... but for me it is really about achieving the color I want ... ✌🏻💚🙏

[@mar2ieu]

In the case where the vendor you buy your dye doesnt indicate any instructions on how to mix the dye, how are you going to measure it

[@ibijolaadefayinminnu4373]

Please what is the best ratio for mixing caustic soda, soda ash and dye into 1litre of water

[@Meekoman1124]

I have been making my black to dark because I’ve done 1tsp for every 1oz of water

[@MrTieDye]

I use twice the amount of dye powder for my black dye... here is how I mix my black dye to make it dark : I use three different black powders in my jar... New, Better and Raven Black all from dharma. I poured all three dye powders into one jar, shook it up and I use that as my black dye. I add 2 tbsp of salt & 2 tbsp of urea to 32 oz of luke warm water, the urea helps to mix more powder into the water and the salt is supposed to help 'push' the dye out of the water and into the fabric when doing LWI. I use twice as much black dye powder than I do for any other color. For 32 oz of dye, I use 4 heaping tbsp's of dye powder, SO, a little math here >> one level tbsp is 3 tsp, so with my heaping tbsp, I guess it is 5-6 tsp per scoop, so times 4, that is 20-24 tsp for 32 oz of black dye, or 10-12 for 16 oz of black dye dye. When mixing the black dye, even with the urea, all of the powder still does not dissolve on the first blend, so I carefully pour it through a filter into the bottle, but I leave the bottom of the cup as there tends to be 'black gunk' there. This powder is still needed, so I add more fresh water to the cup and blend again and then this powder will usually dissolve. DO NOT pour it out, or your black will not have its full recipe included and the color will be off. One more thing, black dyes take longer to set up, so that is why I started leaving my dyes to batch for 48 hours... it was for the black dyes to start and then I liked how all of my colors looked, so I started batching everything I dye for 48 hours with some heat. 70F is a good temp to batch at, but I stack my tub near a heater vent or out in the sun depending on the weather so they get some nice heat while batching.

[@shawncastle3677]

When mixing your dye do you add urea to your water?

[@MrTieDye]

I have done it both ways... in the beginning, I just mixed with water and then I started making dye water in 6 gallon jugs and for that I mixed in urea.... now I add it to some of my dyes... like black because I use twice the amount of dye powder than I do other colors... and the urea helps to mix more powder into the water.... I use 1 tbsp for 16 o of dye

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Mr. TieDye I was talking about in this video that I watched entire thing I want to say did you poored into, Bright Green, Turquoise, Cerulean Blue, Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green, Forest Green, and Lemon Yellow. I want to keep it to shootouts to your texted what many colors you have.

[@jaylondonald2846]

Do you have a video showing how to mix dye with urea ?

[@MrTieDye]

no I do not, but when I use it, I add it in when mixing the dye... so add the dye powder, then add Urea ... (for 16 oz of dye I use 2-3 tbsp) ... then blend until everything is dissolved ... Or shake it if you do not have a blender

[@technodrone7723]

So do you not use urea? Is it ok to not rinse between all colors or just certain colors?

[@MrTieDye]

No, I do not use the Urea much now.... there was a time when I used it all the time in my chemical water, but I am not dyeing enough to make the chem water, so I just mix with plain water .... BUT, the Urea is a wetting agent, so if you live in a hot dry climate, it can be quite useful.... also, it helps with mixing/dissolving the dyes... so I do still use it sometimes for colors like black since I use twice as much as the other colors as for the rinsing, I will rinse between colors like orange and purple because they make brown, but if I am going from yellow to orange, then I do not worry about it ... I am pretty relaxed with this art and just love to go with the flow of it ✌🏻

[@alitlweird]

I’m asking this question without having watched the entire video but do you not add urea? Is the urea a necessary step/ingredient? 🤔

[@MrTieDye]

Urea is a wetting agent and not it is not required for tie-dye. Since it is a wetting agent, it will help keep the tees wet while batching(if the tee dries out, then the dyes will stop bonding with the cotton) , great if you live in a hot dry climate. But putting the tee in a bag or a tub with a lid is sufficient in most places. Also, Urea will help you mix more powder into the liquid, which can be handy for colors like black, but once again, not required. When I use it, I add 1-2 tbsp for 16 oz of dye I do add it to my thick dye mix when I am going to be dye painting as it will keep the thin layer of dye wet for a longer period of time to allow the dyes to bond.

[@dbozeday]

I came to ask this question! Great! Does it matter hot or cold water when mixing?

[@ronya1768]

can i use this dye with batiking

[@MrTieDye]

yes, I have not done batik myself, but I have seen others do it with these dyes .... the material has to be soaked in soda ash for the dye, I am not sure how the wax holds up to that, so you might need to soak before you apply the wax and then dye with these dyes

[@artaddict2313]

After mixing dyes with water how long can u leave them on the shelf before they go "bad"?

[@carebear-jc4zi]

I bought a Dharma kit for tie dying and I have urea. how do you use that?

[@MrTieDye]

awesome... the Urea is not required for these dyes, but it does help keep them wet while they batch and it also helps you to mix more powder into the water.... I do not use it all the time, but when I do, I add 1 tbsp to 16 oz of water, then add the dye powder and blend it up... have fun creating!!

[@kindrawalker3057]

Dharma recommends using Urea in the dye. Any opinion on that method?

[@MrTieDye]

Urea is a wetting agent, so in dry climates it can help keep your dyes on the tee wet which is good as the dyes will stop bonding if they dry out, but most times batching your tees in a tub with a lid or in a bag will keep them damp another reason to use Urea is it helps to dissolve the dyes better, they can be especially helpful when mixing black as I use twice the amount of dye powder in my black than I do other colors, but in general, it helps the dyes dissolve better. so, the Urea is helpful but it is not required ... I use it sometimes, like I said with my Black... and I add it to my Thick Dye mix as I sometimes 'Paint' with thick dye, so the Urea will help keep the dye wet for longer while it batches. when I do use Urea, I add 2-3 tbsp for 16 oz of dye and I just add it in when I add the dye powder and then blend all together (or shake if you do not have a blender)

[@kindrawalker3057]

@@MrTieDye thanks so much. The last time I had the space and time to tie dye was 20y ago, and I followed Dharma's method to the letter. The shirts turned out great and, actually, one of them only recently met it's end. Thanks for the help. I love that you share the 'whys' of things as much as the how.

[@christinelandrum6144]

Have you used urea in your mix? Do you think it is helpful?

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I have in the past and I do use it for some colors like black which use more powder.... it allows you to mix more dye powder into the water ..... Also, if you live in a hot, dry climate, it will help keep the tee shirts wet while they batch as it is a wetting agent. But it is not required