How to Mix Soda Ash for Tie Dyeing

This video shows a couple methods of mixing soda ash as you prepare to do some tie-dye.
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[@meganmcgowan5798]

This is another good use for all those fun tie dye masks we've been making during COVID time, LOL! They do make good dust masks. 😊

[@tanyagiacchina492]

Good stuff. Thank you. I really enjoy your videos. Very thorough and informative.

[@MrTieDye]

thank you so much and you are welcome

[@marygesell6]

I watch your videos a lot . I've been doing tie dye for years but there's always something new I learn from you. Whether it's technique or tips or whatever it'great! Thanks for posting your videos. From The Tie Dye Lady

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome ....... I have worked in the schools doing tie-dye with the kids so I am used to explaining everything I am doing, so I think that comes out in the videos as well .... glad to be of help.... and thank you!!

[@mthomas8896]

Mary Gesell hi where do I buy the soda ash please

[@phdgraphitti969]

Thanks @mrtiedye ! This is the exact info l was looking for🌟

[@jameslangwiser7638]

Hey now, thanks for sharing. Couple?'s the amount of mixed solution you poured in for the one shirt. After you do first shirt do you keep adding more solution for next shirt or use up what's left until you need to add more? Thank Mister Tye Dye

[@MrTieDye]

soda ash is mixed one cup to one gallon and I just continue to use the same solution until it runs low and then I make more in the same fashion and add it to my bucket ..... so I save the soda ash and just add more as needed, mixed the same way each time

[@jordanmarshall7191]

Hello, I love these videos. I’m wondering how long prepared dye is good for? I always end up with some left overs, how long can I store it for? Thank you for your time😁

[@MrTieDye]

I have mine around at room temp (65-70 degrees) for 2-3 weeks... after that i will add some more powder and blend again .... BUT, if you have a fridge, they will last much longer

[@ooohlaa13]

excellent instruction/instructor thanx

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@j.j.trevino41]

What’s a good alternative to “spinning” after soaking w the soda ash? Or, can I just wring it out and hang it up?

[@MrTieDye]

yes... I used to do it that way for the first few years... and some people have bought mop buckets with the wringer in them and they use those to get the excess soda ash out .... BUT, I do NOT recommend putting them into a dryer as a method of drying them from the soda soak..... the fine dust from the soda ash can build up and cause a fire... happened to one dyer that I know of

[@j.j.trevino41]

MrTieDye Thanks! Can’t wait to try my first. Can u recommend good dyes for the beginner? Just wanting to make a few shirts for myself.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and I always recommend Procion dyes for the best results .... some of the store bought kits have them, but not all... but you can buy a kit from dharma, the same place I buy my dyes and they come in different sizes and have everything you need but the cotton tee ...... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/tie-dye-kits.html

[@mettlehed76]

So it sounds like I could just hang some to dry (will be gone a couple days) AFTER the rinsing to get soda ash chunks out...and then probably mist them, right? But only mist with soda ash, as regular water will wash the soda ash out?

[@tinaaltenau6669]

What kind of dye do you use or can I just use the regular clothes tie-dye that I can buy at a grocery store I have my granddaughter into making tie dye stuff she loves it lol you

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you ... I use Fiber Reactive Procion dyes.... they are what I recommend for great colors and color fastness .... I am in Oregon so I buy mine from Dharma (CA) for fast, reasonable priced shipping, but there are other places that sell the same type dyes .... here is a link to what I buy .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html and with these dyes you need soda ash as it causes the reaction between the cotton fibers and the dye Have fun on your tie-dye adventure with your granddaughter!!

[@davidelliott2300]

Hi. Love the channel! Quick question about soda ash. In your videos on folding and dyeing, the shirts look dry. Do you let the fabric dry after soaking in soda ash? Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

thank you .... most of the time I will soak in soda ash and sin them out in the washer so they are barely damp.... that is my preferred method of folding and dyeing .... but sometimes when I am going to have multiple layers of fabric, I will either fold and tie while damp and then let it sit for a few days to dry out, or I will let the tee dry first and then fold and dye it dry.... the dry fabric helps with saturation when you are working on stuff like mandalas as the dye likes to spread or 'wick' through the dry fabric.... bt sometimes the initial dye will want to roll off the dry fabric, .... so I will use a spray bottle and mist the tee with just a little bit of soda ash water and then the dye will soak in instead of roll off

[@davidelliott2300]

@@MrTieDye Thanks for the reply!

[@MrTieDye]

@@davidelliott2300 you are welcome

[@barbaram5787]

My daughter forgot and used cold water from the hose to mix the soda ash, it got hard lumps in it. The lumps wouldn't dump out with the water so I put really hot water in and the lumps dissolved. Maybe it was because it wasn't one solid block but I was glad because we were able to use it. We did 19 tshirts with the family and they all turned out great.

[@MrTieDye]

I am glad you were able to use it.... the hot water certainly helps to dissolve it faster... but more important is to shake or stir as soon as you dump in the soda ash .... I was mixing up 3 gallons once and as soon as I poured the soda sh into the bucket, the phone rang... I did not think about it and just walked away... when I came back 20 minutes later, the soda ash was in one solid black at the bottom of the bucket LOL 😂 anyways, I am glad yours worked and you had a fun party!!

[@shakshisoni]

Thanks for the knowledge.❤️

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I am glad to be of help

[@gblass]

If my washing machine does not have a spin cycle. What do you suggest for ringing? Would a simple salad spinner work?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not tried a salad spinner, but that may work great ... I know some dyers use a mop bucket wringer to squeeze out the excess and some will wring by hand and then hang to dry out some more ... I like mine to be barely damp for folding and dyeing

[@gblass]

@@MrTieDye I might invest in this? Thoughts www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Dryer-22lbs-Stainless/dp/B073SCW22S/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&qid=1591729895&s=appliances&sr=1-7

[@MrTieDye]

@@gblass yes I had just saw someone comment on using one of these so I saved the info, but it was this exact link she posted and said she has used it for a while and loves it

[@carlavision6143]

Hello! Just subscribed to your channel. I've got some tulip soda ash tye dye and it looks difficult to do.

[@MrTieDye]

I have not used the tulip myself, but from what I have heard from other dyers ... you should still do a pre soak in soda ash and wait until you have all of your tees and stuff tied up before you mix the dyes... from what I have heard, Tulip dyes have some soda ash mixed in with the dyes, so as soon as you add water to them, they are active and need to be used within a few hours for best results... and I would batch for at least 24 hours, but I leave all of my stuff for 48 hours ... have fun

[@duckfood65]

Thank you brother. I'll be doing your method this week with my Grand kids.

[@MrTieDye]

Awesome, have fun and you are welcome 😉🙏✌🏻

[@teresa6775]

As per your videos....I'm encouraged to do some tie dye sheets :) I have purchased all the materials and ready to go, I THINK. Do you wash your materials before soda ash soak that starts the process ????

[@MrTieDye]

awesome!!! yes, I prewash sheets before I soak them.... I run them through a hot wash with synthrapol just to make sure anything that was done at the factory is removed so as to not interfere with the dyeing process

[@MrTieDye]

and have fun!!

[@teresa6775]

@@MrTieDye THANK YOU !!

[@MrTieDye]

@@teresa6775 you are welcome

[@lauraolin2705]

Thanks! Love your vids!! What tie dye color do you use, have a hard time finding good dyes in Europe! 😢

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I am glad to be of help ... I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes .... here is a link with some sources of this type dye ..... www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyesources.shtml also, Soda ash is needed to raise the pH of the cotton which also activates the dyes, another name for it is Sodium Carbonate, you cn buy from a dye house, or even a pool supply store.

[@russelldavis3435]

I don't know how serious or professional you are... but, I am in Thailand and using dyes from Turkey... good quality... www.ebay.com/itm/Viktoria-Hand-DYE-Fabric-Clothes-Dye-59-COLOURS-10-gr-pack-for-200-gr-fabric/264531818987?hash=item3d975339eb:m:mnK7jXqAEFroQgoQaVWYFqg

[@keymiakole]

can I use ph up soda ash from pool supply store, and if so is it still 1 cup soda as to a gallon of water?

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can use it, make sure that it is Sodium Carbonate .... I have heard off brands may use sodium bicarbonate which is not as strong ... and from what I have heard, you should be able to use 1 cup to 1 gallon, but I would test it with pH test strips to be sure, or do a test on one tee and see how your colors turn out .... you need 10.5 - 11.00 pH for optimum dyeing

[@gwafzdatingaling3678]

Hi Mr.tie dye..what if I use soda ash once..can i use it again?or i will make some another one?thanks

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can continue to reuse soda ash, and as it gets low, just make more and ad it to the batch.... I have never had soda ash go bad on me one thing, if I am going to do a re dye, meaning I am going to soak something that has already been dyed, then I will just pour some soda ash into a smaller bucket and soak my tee in there and then if the soda ash is discolored from the dyed tee, then I will pour that out, unless I have more dyed tees to soak... I hope that made sense

[@bobschvetz258]

After a shirt has been soaked in soda ash, and has been rung out and dried. Does the soda ash have a shelf life? For example, if the shirts were soaked and dried over 8 weeks prior to folding, tying, and dying, would that affect the brightness of the color? I did also iron them before folding, would the heat affect the dried on soda ash? any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@MrTieDye]

nope, you are all good... I have had stuff around for months and then dyed it just fine.... at most you may have to spray the tee with soda ash water if the dye wants to roll off instead of soak in... happens sometimes with dry stuff

[@allychladek3256]

Hi, I was wondering what your thoughts are for using vinegar and salt to set the dyes. I have never used the fiber reactive dyes although I am going to give it a try so would it still be beneficial to use vinegar and salt after my tie dye has batched or to just eliminate that step? Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

you can eliminate that step with these dyes... they are activated by the soda sh, so I do a pre soak in soda ash, and then spin out the excess so it is barely damp.... then when the dye is added, the soda ash activates it and the dyes start to bond with the cotton.... then I leave mine to 'batch' for 24 48 hours ... then I start the rinsing and washing process... and then they are good to go .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8

[@allychladek3256]

@@MrTieDye Thank you so much!

[@marisollorenzo8540]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so much from them (: I have a question, I have a 5-gallon bucket with my soda ash and I usually use a long aluminum tongs to submerge my fabric into the soda ash. Yesterday I realized I left the tongs inside my soda ash water... I think for more than 24 hours. I'm worried that leaving them inside may have caused something chemical thing and now my soda ash is no good... Can this happen?

[@MrTieDye]

I do not think that should be a problem, but you can do a test on one tee and see ..,. the main thing soda ash does for tie-dye is raise the pH level which causes the reaction between the dye and the cotton .... I think it should be fine, but yes as a common practice, I would not leave them in the bucket on a regular basis

[@michellebobot]

Es carbonato de sodio o cenizas de sosa ....o bicarbonato de sodio????

[@lightninseed]

So do you let them dry before dying them?

[@MrTieDye]

it depends on how I tied the tee up ... if I am doing just a spiral or a scrunch, then I will tie and dye it barely damp with soda ash ... BUT, if I am doing a mandala type fold like a RonStar (kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6nRqoevlrKmqa8) or Radiowave, (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqG1f5R-p7SCsK8) then sometimes I will tie them while damp and then let them dry for a few days, then I dye them... this can help with saturation of the deeper layers of fabric... the liquid will spread through dry fabric, thus reaching the inner layers of the fabric .... one issue that can come upon when you let the tee dry before you dye it... the dye sometimes will want to roll off the dry fabric rather than soak in, if this happens, then I lightly spray the tee with sod ash water, this will 'break' the surface tension of the fabric so to speak and allow the dyes to soak in BUT, there are other times like with the Star Flower design (kzbin.info/www/bejne/haTZl52LpNh2hNU) it has many layers, but I dye it the same top and bottom.... SO, I can dye just from the top until I see color coming through to the bottom in each section... I usually lay the tee on a clean dry towel while dye as this will help 'pull' the liquid dyes down into the tee as it soak up liquid from he bottom of the tee... once I see good color in each section, then I will flip and add one layer of dye to the bottom I apologize if I gave too much info here, but that is a more detailed question than it sounds... and since you may be new to tie-dye, I also want to share my Beginners Playlist with you as it has lots of helpful tips and tricks to tie-dye in it : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@pog395]

After spin cycle, you can just got right to tie dyeing it i'm assuming? and thanks again this was very helpful

[@MrTieDye]

Yes, after I spin out the excess, I tie them up and add the dyes, then I batch for 24-48 hours .... the main thing is to make sure the washer does not spray water during the spin cycle as this will dilute your soda ash, so if it does, you can set the cycle to half way and then spin out ... here is my other soda ash video where I include this info ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o Have fun and you are welcome

[@pog395]

@@MrTieDye thank you!!

[@MrTieDye]

@@pog395 you are welcome

[@inkedtoo1097]

How do you keep the color such a nice deep in tie dyes? What am I doing wrong?

[@MrTieDye]

there are many things that can have the colors look faded ..... what kind of dyes are you using?? how long do you batch for? liquid dyeing or ice dyeing?? how strong do you mix your soda ash?? how strong do you mix your dyes?? and if you send me some photos of your results I may be able to help figure out what is going on, you can send them to my FB here ..... m.me/CarlMrTieDye

[@Grizzyjhin]

Hello Sir, a simple question. How can i ensure the excess dye won't come off when i wash it afterwards? This has been my problem for 2-3 tries now and almost always red dominates the fabric once dried.

[@mgrosillo3950]

hello what is the best use , for soda ash before tie dye or after tie dye? tnx

[@cemantingartbatikcraftecop6164]

Like it. Bless u.. it very useful for killing time since a hole world practise #WFH..

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you... I love to share and help other people and yes I have just started doing LIVE videos as well once a week so far ... I felt called to share my knowledge of tie dye in order to help and inspire others to create :-)

[@cemantingartbatikcraftecop6164]

@@MrTieDye I'll try to learn more about tie die to add my knowledge.. I make Ecoprint products too and video it.. Which is mordan by soda ash too + alum.. So of I'm bored, I could make another various products with that material too (soda ash).. 😁

[@cemantingartbatikcraftecop6164]

@@MrTieDye if u like to came by u can see it 😊

[@alexislame]

Do you have any recommended dyes for synthetic fibers? I'd love to tie dye synthetic furs but can never find enough information.

[@MrTieDye]

I have not worked with them before, but I know dharma carries all kinds of dyes... so maybe do some searches for synthetic dyes on their site

[@lovinmooba601]

Thank you 😎

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome 🙏

[@evakrecs3631]

I love your videos! Thanks for sharing it. Usually I tie at first the t-shirt and than put in soda ash. Do you think that can change something in the chemical reaction with the dyes?

[@MrTieDye]

no that works great also... I have done it many ways and soaking first is my preference most of the time .... the main thing is to use the soda ash at some point as it is what activates the dye... I have even tied and dyed it an then poured soda ash over the top

[@evakrecs3631]

MrTieDye Great :) thanks ;)

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@ajs336]

Can I store my soda ash solution outside? Or should it be kept inside

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can, I would just keep it covered to keep it clean and so it does not evaporate on you

[@thugbetter4697]

Does soda ash help it look not as faded? What can I do to help the colors look full and strong and not so faded ?

[@MrTieDye]

Soda ash is what activate the fiber reactive Procion dyes I use so it is needed ..... to help the colors be darker, I recommend using them... also, batching for a longer period of time allow more dye to bond so the colors are darker/brighter ... and adding some heat will help also... I put mine in tubs with lids and set them on the roof of my shed in the sun all day for two days ... in the winter I stack next to a heater vent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM alos, mixing your colors stronger will help... the base amount of powder for 16 oz of dye is 4 tsp, I use 5-6 tsp ... and for black I use twice that amount .... also, 100% cotton tees and pre wash them if new from the store.

[@samanthanicholson9015]

What kind of colors do you recommend?

[@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

[@nortski78]

Could you please clarify how much 1 cup of soda ash is equal to in grams? Thanks :)

[@victoria8170]

Hi, i would greatly appreciate your response as I am bamboozled right now... just finished wash put into soda ash and YELLOW all over my whites.. sticks to my skin?! What is happening lol

[@MrTieDye]

I am not sure if I understand your question.... do you mean your soda sh looks yellow and turns the tees yellow after soaking them?? mine discolors over time, but it does not affect the end result ... if I did not answer your question, please explain it more ... what is sticking to your skin??

[@seemaaboo]

If I were to soak a bunch of shirts in soda ash, would I have to die them all while slightly damp? Or is it okay if some shirts completely dry and I dye them days later? Would the soda ash still have its effect if the shirt is completely dried out?

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can dye them whenever, the soda ash does not go bad... I have had some tees that were soaked, tied and then sat and dried out for a month and then I lightly sprayed them with soda sh water and dyed them... the spraying is mostly to help the dyes soak in rater than roll off which can happen with dry tees .... also, you can store the tees in a tub with a lid or a plastic bag to keep the damp longer

[@seemaaboo]

MrTieDye thank you so much for informing me! And thank you for putting up such useful and educating videos! I appreciate it

[@MrTieDye]

@@seemaaboo you are welcome, I am glad to be of help so more people may have success with this art

[@cheyenneechols6520]

What type of dye powder do you use I can’t really find any in bulk that has variety

[@MrTieDye]

I buy my dyes from dharma, but there are many suppliers out there... main thing to look for is fiber reactive Procion dyes ....... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html

[@christianmartinez8700]

What is soda ash for and why do you have to wash it??? And maybe dry it?

[@MrTieDye]

soda ash raises the pH level of the cotton which is what activates the dyes and allows the dye to bond with the cotton .... here is my other video on soda ash where I explain more .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o

[@roxie1117]

So the soda ash is caustic. Will it burn my hands when I fold the shirt for dying? Must I wear gloves when handing the soda soaked shirt? Thanks!

[@MrTieDye]

Yes it can affect people if they have sensitive skin, when i do school events and home parties, I make everyone use gloves for the whole process ... it does not bother me so I tie without gloves and then glove up for the dyeing. One other thing you can do if you do not want to wear gloves to tie is to do a pre wash on the tees and then after they spin out, tie them up while they are damp and then soak in soda ash and the squeeze out the excess and then spin out the rest OR, you can tie and dye them while they are damp from the pre wash and then squirt soda ash on them before you put them away to batch. I hope this helps... have fun and you are welcome

[@saintclearance926]

Is soda ash same as baking soda or caustic soda?

[@MrTieDye]

no it is not ..... soda ash's official name is Sodium Carbonate ..... it gives a higher pH than the baking soda will .... it can be found at Pool/Hot tub supply stores, and it is also called washing soda

[@plusibo]

No, but baking soda can easily be converted into soda ash by baking it at 200° for 1 hour.

[@teri9636]

Can I use cooked down baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) as a substitute for soda ash (sodium carbonate)?

[@MrTieDye]

yes, but I have not cooked any of it myself, but I have heard of other dryers doing it when they ran out, here is what one person wrote ...... "What to do if you run out of Na2CO3 (soda ash) well you can make it with CHNaO3(baking soda). Here is what you do dump it, spread it, bake it, 200 degrees for an hour. and bang there is a chemical reaction 2 NaHCO3(s) → Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g) yep thats what just happened in your oven." I am not sure if you use the same amount or more.... so you may need to use a test strip to make sure your pH is correct, you want between 10.6-11.0 .......

[@teri9636]

@@MrTieDye I have a batch I cooked down on the stove top, stirring until it quit bubbling (so cool), let cool, bagged but I haven't tried it yet. Wasn't sure how much to use. Thanks!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@jenniferbaah3235]

Hi, Sir. What about if you don’t have a washer? What do I do?

[@MrTieDye]

Do you mean for spinning out the excess soda ash? If you do not have a washer, you can just squeeze out as much as you can by hand, or I have seen people use a wringer of some sort... like a mop bucket.... or you can hang them to dry until they are damp and then that is how Imlike to fold s when they are just damp

[@elsonglaefoster8897]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@natewebber5607]

What site do you use to get your ink from??

[@MrTieDye]

I buy mostly from dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html

[@dhanustudio6319]

Hi. How long can I store the re used soda ash water.

[@MrTieDye]

I keep mine forever and just keep adding more to it as it get low

[@canadasbubbleologyshow1438]

can I use arm and Hammer washing soda as the soda ash...

[@MrTieDye]

I have heard other dyers talk about using it so I would say yes, but I have not tried it myself

[@leahmyers9211]

Where do you purchase your tie dye pigment

[@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

[@leahmyers9211]

Thank you!!! I love your videos!

[@MrTieDye]

@@leahmyers9211 thank you and you are welcome

[@vinr1187]

Is soda ash advisable while using pure silk fabrics ?

[@MrTieDye]

For silk I soak in white vinegar instead of sodas ash .... And then you tie and dye it.... Then it needs to be steamed to set the dyes ....

[@vinr1187]

@@MrTieDye Thanks mate. I am planning to use Fibre Reactive Dyes along with Sodium Alginate paste, but the issue I dont have a professional industrial steamer. Does vinegar not set the dyes ? or should I use any fixatives ? Though some people claim that soda ash can reduce the shine in silk, I want to bypass the steaming process. Do you have any suggestion for the kind of dyes I should use or any other standard practices ?

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome .... I believe it is the comb of the vinegar and heat that set the dyes..... I do not have a steamer either, so what I do is dye my item and then I put it in a gallon size zip lock bag and close it...then I put in the microwave..... I set it for 2 minutes, BUT, I do not leave it ...... I turn the microwave on and watch, as soon as the bag fills with steam, I open the door and wait for the bag to go back down, then I turn the microwave back on..... it will take several times of turning it on and off and takes about 4-5 minutes to get through the whole 2 minutes ..... then I let it sit until it cools, then you can rinse and wash and the dye is set...... this is the only way I have done silk. I hope it helps. Peace ~ Carl

[@jessicas.4898]

How do you dispose of soda ash? I googled it and there are several different ways. Can I dilute it w/vinegar and just pour it out on the ground?

[@MrTieDye]

Jessica S. ...... you can re use soda ash, so I would just store it in a jug with a lid until you do tie-dye again ..... but if you never are going to do it again, then yes you can add some vinegar to it to neutralize the pH and then pour it out

[@jessicas.4898]

Ok, just making sure. I do want to use it several times, but wanted to know how to dispose of it if need be. TY.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome... yeah I just keep adding more to mine as it gets low....

[@juancarlovilla3932]

Can I use Jobos Dyes?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not heard of them before ..... I use fiber reactive Procion dyes because they are professional dyes and yield bright colors ..... I do not know how the Jobos dyes work, but if that is what you have, then use them, but I would follow the directions for mixing them that should be on the package instead of my instructions .... and I do not know if you need soda as, but it should say on your package of dye

[@luul9713]

Can I use baking soda instead? Good video btw

[@MrTieDye]

baking soda will not give you the pH level you need for the proper reaction of the dye..... so your tee would be faded....... but I know there are methods out there to heat the baking soda in the oven first and then use it as soda ash ... but I do not know the details.... but if you do a search on youtube there may be a video on how to turn baking soda to soda ash

[@luul9713]

MrTieDye thank you for your response! I will look up on youtube for it...

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@BalthazarAtlanta]

Ayy any pool supply or even WalMart sells something called "pH up" that has sodium carbonate in it. Soda ash is another name for sodium carbonate.

[@luul9713]

Rick Day oh thanks! I will look for that!

[@wasanawijewardana4309]

Please tell me how to use sodash for cotton cloth.

[@MrTieDye]

this video explains more about soda ash and using it... after I mix it, I soak my cotton tees in the solution for 20 minutes and then I squeeze out the excess and then I put it in the washer to 'spin' out the excess and you will see that in the video ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o

[@angelawalsh8319]

Do you have to use Soda Ash when you tie dye? And is there anything else you can use?

[@MrTieDye]

with the fiber reactive Procion dyes, soda ash is needed to activate them and I am not aware of anything else to use ..... BUT, soda ash can be found at pool supply stores and in the laundry isle under the name Washing Soda ... just check the label to make sure it say 100% Soda ash or Sodium Carbonate .... and pH Up is another product that is just soda ash . and one more thing, you can turn baking soda into soda ash by heating it in the oven .... here is my video on soda ash where I mix some, and make some .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o

[@jazmingeer6975]

what string do you use?

[@MrTieDye]

I use kite string for most of my tying, and sometimes sinew .... And I have a video called, Kite string or Sinew where I show how I use each of them and for what kind of folds

[@MrTieDye]

oh and I buy my kite string from Ace Hardware

[@pamelajoandrewsmaestas928]

Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@freejojoey530]

Can I save and reuse the extra soda ash water for future projects?

[@MrTieDye]

yes...as far as I know it does not go bad.... I just continue to add more soda ash as mine runs low

[@mthomas8896]

Where do I by the soda ash ?

[@MrTieDye]

you can buy it from a pool supply store, another name for it is Sodium Carbonate or you can buy it from dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html and I know some dyers use Arm and Hammer Washing Soda

[@Rokibambaviacion]

You give curses online?

[@MrTieDye]

curses?? do you mean courses?? if so, then the it is just through my youtube channel, I have a lot of videos on here on how to do tie-dye , here is my beginner's playlist ..... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@donniefamoso6680]

how to keep my tie dye shirt in bright colour even i washed it several times? ty

[@MrTieDye]

using procion dyes and soda ash are a couple key things in getting bright colors that last

[@donniefamoso6680]

after i washed my shirt, its fade the dye even i soak my shirt in soda ash

[@MrTieDye]

what kind of dyes do you use?? how strong do you mix your dyes?? ( i have a video that shows how I mix my dyes if you need it) after I dye my tees, I let them sit for at least 24 hours to let the dyes set up good and temperature in the room should be at least 65, but warmer is better....

[@marliv.b.5535]

Hi MrTieDye. Its not so easy for me to do exactly what you do. A Gallon...ok, that i can google. But a cup....i always thinked a cub is a cup of tea or coffee (in german Tasse). But your cup in this video is mutch bigger ;-) So what the hell is now a cup lol ☺ We have kg, ml, cm gramm and more ☺ I hope i can finised a T-Shirt until this year ☺☺☺ It needs a long time to find out what the hell is soda ash ☺☺☺ Now i know. It called here Waschsoda or Natriumcarbonat lol Now im searching for a stabile Schnur (that what you pulled). Yess, we are very organisired in germany lol So funny ☺ but no worry, i fight me through ☺ LG

[@MrTieDye]

LOL... sorry about that.... in the US a cup a specific amount, I looked up a conversion ..... a US Cup is 240ml .... as for the stabile Schnur , I translated what I use to German ..... künstliche Sehne ... it is a very strong waxed string which I can pull very tight, the other thing I use is Kite String, or Drachenschnur .... I use this instead of rubber bands ..... I have a video that I just posted today on how to use Sinew or Kite string ...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIOupYF4j6doh9E ... hope this helps

[@marliv.b.5535]

Oh, thank you very much. That helps me realy a lot ☺ My Soda Ash (Natriumcarbonat) comes today with the post. Ui, now i ordered the "künstliche Sehne gewachst". It comes in 5 days ...... ☺ Now i am happy ♥ LG

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

I die I want to know how to make the died where I can make it in two different colors on fabric that I want to paint it on instead of doing it strictly tie-dying it okay thank you

[@MrTieDye]

Poupon Crazy Cat ... I do not understand this question

[@lauraanjos4780]

faz um video legendado em português. curto muito você.

[@MrTieDye]

Eu vou olhar para você por você

[@lauraanjos4780]

me inspiro em você, amo o seu trabalho, acho muito lindo, também faço tingimento, gostaria de saber quais tipos de tinta você usa, e como prepara suas tintas e como faz os desenho e amarrações. quero muito aprender mais com você. gratidão por me responder.

[@MrTieDye]

Obrigado, adoro o que faço e compartilho com o mundo é a minha maneira de servir. Eu uso corantes da Dharma Trading Co. e eu tenho um vídeo que mostra como os misto. Também procurei subtítulos ... você pode clicar no botão de Legenda (CC) e, em seguida, clicar no sistema de velocidades ao lado dele para selecionar seu idioma

[@MrTieDye]

Aqui está um link para o vídeo sobre como misturar os corantes ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk

[@MrTieDye]

e aqui é onde eu compro meus corantes de ..... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html ........ Eu uso os corantes procion

[@videomelanie]

Why use soda ash?

[@MrTieDye]

soda ash raises the pH level of the cotton fabric which causes the fiber reactive dye to form a bond with it .... so without the soda ash the dye will not stick to the tee shirt

[@hunterzamora7683]

Hi, what do I use to make sure I have the correct size of cup for the soda ash container? I live in asia and we have different sizes of cup. Or to make it easier, how much water in ml should I use to measure it on a cup? What happens if I mixed a bit more soda ash onto water like 1.2 cup of soda ash onto 1 gallon of water? Will that affect the dye?

[@MrTieDye]

One cup is equal to 236.5ml so mix that amount of soda ash powder into one gallon of hot water or 3785.4 ml and if you get a little extra in there, it is not going to affect the dye .. basically you are shooting for a pH of around 10.6 - 11.0 and one cup to one gallon gets you in the range you want most times

[@hunterzamora7683]

@@MrTieDye so I should just pour 236.5ml of water onto my cup then see where it would level and I should consider that as 1 cup and level it the same with soda ash? I'm just concerned I may have less or more ash onto 1 gallon of water and might be less or over the pH level. I just wanted to make sure so there won't be any need for pH meter device.

[@MrTieDye]

@@hunterzamora7683 here in the US, one cup is an official measurement, so I went to a converter chart to get the 236.5 ml for you ... so that is equal to one cup of soda ash, so yes, mix that amount with one gallon of water and that should get you the pH you need

[@MTortillaKitt]

Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

You're welcome!

[@pamelajoandrewsmaestas928]

Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome