How to use SODA ASH for tie dye

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[@stillwaters7730]

This was a great, upbeat, concise and simple video! I don't believe I have any questions LOL you answered them all!

[@corkylorenz]

That’s awesome to hear!! Thank you!

[@jaesonlenz6720]

Don't buy it! Make it! It's real easy and much much cheaper! Take baking soda and bake it in your oven for one hour at 200° let cool and bam, soda ash!

[@terribogan3676]

Thanks!!!

[@pertinasmith8183]

Bruh I literally just went to the store to buy some 😂😂 but thank you because I will doing this in the future

[@weebtraveller]

Thank you for sharing this info, very helpful

[@amandajenkins6047]

I’ve went this route making my own for about 2 years I didn’t realize how easy it was to make 😊

[@joedog3865]

Just to be clear that's 200 c 400 f for baking soda

[@jeanetteduurvoort7298]

O.K. Now I have ALL the facts, and just the facts. Wish all videos were this clear, to the point. Thank you kindly.

[@corkylorenz]

Awww, I love your comment, thank you 😊

[@terrybellard275]

Super helpful and right to the point with the most important information. Helpful to know I can save my soda ash wash/soak in a sealed container. My son, age 10, has started making and selling his creations.

[@alitlweird]

This is some of the best info ive seen. Short, concise, informative Thanks.

[@corkylorenz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williamhutchinson8881]

Best video in tie dying yet. Lots of info and very quick! Thank you!

[@corkylorenz]

I’m so glad to hear. Thank you for letting me know!

[@graceorrell3726]

Thanks for this info! My son is really into tie dye but there sure is a learning curve. Excited to use soda ash to help create more vibrant projects.

[@corkylorenz]

I hope you guys enjoy the process!

[@michaelcarman7555]

Thank you for all of the information!!!

[@christaannegallant]

I loved this video! You explain everything so well and your demeanour is so calm. New subscriber! :)

[@CorkysFlora]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! 🥰

[@matthewizen]

Yes! Super helpful. Thank you!

[@theguywitheyebrows]

answered every single question i was going to ask!! many thanks!!

[@corkylorenz]

So glad to hear it could help!

[@johnduncan9403]

The best video I've seen that informed everything I was thinking thanks

[@corkylorenz]

Awesome, glad to hear!

[@ZarpeParadise]

New fan here! Love your videos!

[@MG-xr9dt]

Thank you! I’m making my own and was wondering if it would “go bad”/lose its effectiveness if I recycled it. Appreciate the info and I love your tie dye set up.

[@pattygiron-jones6930]

Thank you!!

[@JSampson1991]

Thank you :)

[@Dustin2112]

Soda Ash On the Cheap = Baked Baking Soda

[@christianathebanana]

thank you for the video! do i need to use another fixing agent after to make sure the dye stays more vibrant?

[@cheryljames1019]

Not sure if you know that you can use almonhammer super washing soda laundry booster and it's The same as Soda ash

[@cosmicdreamer1387]

That’s what I’ve thought too

[@diamonddyeguy]

I'll say this I've used the Arm and Hammer Super washing soda and I felt less impressed with results compared to Dharma soda ash which has never let me down!

[@valariesena8164]

Can I use soda ash with a black garment for a reverse tie tye?? If so do I soak before adding the bleach?

[@Brian-we5kd]

Thanks for the great tips

[@corkylorenz]

Appreciate your comment. Hope your process comes out nice

[@diamonddyeguy]

Great video too!

[@corkylorenz]

Thank you for watching!

[@janeyeanyean2110]

Thank dear I really want to learn how to ❤make it for myself

[@nunyabitnezz2709]

Just make your own soda ash for pennies by baking Baking Soda. Several videos on here will show you how.

[@ady22us]

What if I rinsed the soda ash then tie dye? Will the dye fade when washed?

[@weebtraveller]

Thank you for sharing❤

[@arifansari395]

Thanks for information 👍

[@embroidnurse]

You can buy it in supermarkets as washing soda xxx

[@AfroSnackey]

Do I have to reheat the Soda ash each time I want to make a new shirt?

[@jessicag630]

Hello, I'm new to dyeing and still learning by reading and watching a lot of KZbin tutorials. I want to ask. Do you wring out or spin and soak it in dye directly or do you sun dry it first? Do you mordant it with with either alum or soy milk first or do this fixation with soda ash solution first? I assume you need to skip this if you dye with pH sensitive dye like with black bean and vinegar solution. Is that right? Thank you.

[@sygn4r3k]

It's very easy to make soda ash yourself. Sodium bicarbonate is easily accessible and that's all you need. Get some and cook it in the oven for an hour at around 175c. Baking soda can also be used but keep in mind it usually has some corn starch added to it, so while it could work for this purpose, pure bicarbonate is better.

[@corkylorenz]

I need to try this sometime. Thank you for mentioning it!

[@reilea9977]

Since salt is for natural fiber and vinegar is for not natural fiber, should I use both since I want to dye NEW white bedsheets in which the material is 60% cotton and 40% polyester?!

[@Hey_Jamie]

The cheapest way to get it is to buy baking soda and bake it in the oven for a while at 300

[@corkylorenz]

Thank you for sharing this tip!

[@Uptowndesigns]

I wonder if it’s ok to use soda ash even tho I’m using the kind of tie dye that doesn’t require soda ash

[@p.kimbrell5382]

Will arm and hammer washing booster/laundry booster work? Is that the same thing?

[@corkylorenz]

I think you need to bake it in the oven to change the molecules to be correct. I haven’t done it before so I’m not sure how to say that properly. 😆

[@cosmicclothpads7662]

💜💜💜

[@corkylorenz]

Hey! Thanks for stopping by 🥰

[@brvcrzy]

does soda ash work as a fixative for jacquard green dyes?

[@ss_flopz]

Yes

[@v.maiden483]

Can you put soda ash I to the bottles of dye mixure? I believe I read the Tulip brand has soda ash in their dye. What's your experience?

[@cannabinerd9665]

You can. The issue is that once you mix soda ash into dye it will only be good for hours. If you're planning on using your dye right away that doesn't matter. If you don't mix soda ash into it the dye will be good for days and then slowly lose effectiveness.

[@empathy369]

yes! hit that subscribe button! I dig your help! tytyty

[@RevyMorelia]

Now the only question is, how many grams is a cup 😅😅 We don't do cups here and from what I read when I tried to convert it is, it obviously depends on what powder it is, since different materials have different density. Would it be possible to weight how much your 1 cup of sodium carbonate is?

[@corkylorenz]

I will go weigh a cup and report back 👌

[@TheJayman213]

Why soak it already tied though?

[@jickie511]

I just wash all my shirts in Arm and Hammer Laundry Boost detergent ( soda ash ) in the washer before tie dying, same result and no presoaking 😊

[@janeyeanyean2110]

Teach more about garatie dying

[@lacysyverson2782]

Washing soda. Grocery store. Cheap.

[@scrapahaulic]

Why don't you soak your garments befor you tie?

[@corkylorenz]

I don’t like touching items that have soda ash on them. Do you prefer to soak before tying? Do you see any advantages?

[@Ettibridget]

People outside the US don't understand pounds and gallons. 👎