Tie-Dye Rainbow Diamond Tee with MrTieDye

[@Nanchantress]

I really love how you not only explain HOW to do the folding, but also WHY you do it that way. That is such valuable info for newbies.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I find it helpful to know why I am doing something a certain way, then you can make a choice to do it that way, or choose your own way ... so many options ✌🏻

[@stephensnuggles]

I love your work and videos you inspired me to do this with my niece I am disabled confined to wheelchair so this is a project I can do with her she loves tie die she 6 this month we have done six t-shirt between us and very proud of the results I will send pictures when I figure it out aka my niece will do it for me we do plays and Panto so this will be a great opportunity to get all the kids to bond together exercise thank you I am from a place called wigan in England uk northwest of England cheers and stay safe and well bye

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome... I love sharing this art with others so more people can enjoy it... I love to see other have fun and success with it and there is so much you can do with tie-dye ... a very unique art form ... as for photos, I wish KZbin allowed photos on here... BUTm I do have a Facebook and Instagram account where you can tag me in a photo or message me Oh and there is a UK & Ireland Tie-dDye Group page on FB in case that would be fun for you :facebook.com/groups/245357640551605

[@gaillevine7461]

excellent job of teaching and talking as you go. giving reasons for why you do it this way or that way. You are a star!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you 🙏 I love to see others have fun and success with this art, so I try to share as much info as I can ✌️

[@donaldplatfoot1203]

I really like your teaching methods. You take it slow and you explain how you do everything and how it would look afterwards. Thank you for that.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome... I received my 'training' for these videos during my time doing Tie-Dye Events in the Schools ... I had 25 kids standing on the other side of my table asking questions as I explained everything ✌🏻🙏💚🥳

[@timdavis8486]

Carl that is a fantastic shirt! Man those colors are so bright. You always do such a fantastic job of explaining everything so thoroughly and easy to understand. Thank you so much for sharing your creative life with us. Be safe and peace out!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome... I credit the school events that I did for 17 years... that trained me up well to create these videos ✌🏻 .. I love to see other have fun and success with this art 🥳🌈✌🏻💚

[@spiderswebb5724]

That diamond pattern was fantastic loved it.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you!! 🙏✌🏻

[@kattikakes]

As usual, your work is fabulous and inspiring! You explain the steps so clearly that anyone could follow them. You’re awesome!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you so much and you are welcome.... I had good training.... I did Tie-Dye School events for 17 years, so I am used to having 25 kids standing in front of my table asking questions as I work ✌🏻💚🙏🥳

[@pythonalley8882]

The tips given here are pure GOLD! The U turn pleat thing is really getting me thinking. Sooo clean! I’m headed out to Walmart right after this video for more shirts. You sir are an inspiration. Thanks have a great day.

[@MrTieDye]

Awesome, I am glad it was helpful to you... I love to see others have fun and success with this art ✌🏻

[@josephgadway8950]

Wow that's pretty! I appreciate your teachings so much. Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome

[@butchmetzger7023]

I love it! The colors are so bright without running into each other and becoming a weird blend like mine tend to do.

[@MrTieDye]

thank you, but my color do run together, I am just careful to put colors that blend well next to each other .... get a color wheel to help with that if needed .... and another part of keeping the color from running together is to put a lay of each color on the tee, and then coming back and adding anohter layer .... BUT, if you try to fully saturate one color in a space before adding other colors, then you could fill that section so much that it over flows into other sections before you have added colors there ... I hope that makes sense ✌🏻

[@Twinning763]

I really love the diamond tie - dye shirt!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you 🙏✌🏻

[@Turandot29]

Beautiful. You are a true artist, Mrl TieDye.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Beautifully done, Carl. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are most welcome!! I have some more inspirations so I will have some more videos coming as soon as I can get back to my table again ✌🏻. thank you for your continued support of my channel!!

[@SCOTTIETHOMPSON10314]

Absolutely beautiful Carl!! Love it!!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you!! 🙏✌🏻

[@donsepe121]

Respect and admiration... ✌️☮️😎

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome ✌🏻🙏💚

[@loriboldt4799]

This shirt is awesome! I really like it

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you!

[@josephdidonna1956]

Thanks for sharing Mr Tie Dye. Peace from NY.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome!! ✌🏻🙏💚🌈. Peace from Oregon ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@drummerclown]

Hello from Marcola Oregon. Nice finish on this one, just started getting into tie dying and having fun with it.

[@MrTieDye]

Hello from Corvallis 👋 .... and thank you!! if you are just getting started, here is some info that may help : 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 Most Dyers use Procion Dyes, so just in case you are looking for sources for those, here are the main places to 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

[@teejay1588]

Beautiful result

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@denisef1684]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccatatum4574]

That is awesome. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Very Impressive Carl

[@MrTieDye]

thank you 🙏✌🏻

[@masonsolari4318]

I really love how this design turns out! Awesome 😎

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelpthompson]

I like this one.A lot!

[@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80]

Thanks. I'll be trying this wiyh my son this weekendm

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome... have fun and I wish you success! ✌️

[@jessicas.4898]

I love this dye pattern! I have a white shirt just waiting to be dyed and I'm going to do this pattern but with Halloween colors.

[@MrTieDye]

Sounds great, have fun and I wish you success!!

[@missyheaton1044]

Absolutely love it!!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you!!

[@SpaceCaptainCreations]

Dig it. Looks like a fun tie to try! ✌🏻❤️

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and yes have fun with it ✌🏻

[@JulesKoch-]

Beautiful.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LocalTradesman]

I have always been into tie edye, but as of late, I started a company called "Stoner Zone Munchies", with the hippy vibe Food Trailer Business. I am Baker Bob and I will be spreading the vibe with Chef Aprons, Chef Hats, and Shirts. I wish I had a hundred of your t shirts!!! LETS GO... In the meantime, I am half assing some shirts as a novice!! But any tie dye is cool anyway!! Yours just rock though!!!! You would think the Chinese would be all over the child labor to do the tie dyes??

[@kimkemeys9563]

Beautiful 😍 🤩 👌

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sunethraranasinghe3445]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome ✌🏻

[@TheReeW]

❤ awesome

[@durkadann2943]

nice shirt!!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thanks you 🙏

[@heatherkeefer6989]

Awesome!! I love this shirt!! 😀

[@MrTieDye]

thank you ✌🏻

[@susies1955]

Beautiful

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hulkloganou8125]

Hey man thanks for all the great tutorials, I have learned a lot from you. I was wondering if you ever do VW or Honda symbols, I have seen the shirts but never have found a tutorial.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome, I am glad you find them to be helpful ... as for the VW symbol ... I have folded a few of them, but I did them in two sessions, I folded the circle and the 'V' parts of the symbol and dyed it, then I washed and prepped it again and tied the two legs of the 'W' and dyed them the other way I have done them is with Stitching BUT, I have heard some dyers say that with the VW symbol, you need to tie the inner spaces ... the parts that are not the symbol ... but I have not tried that yet, though I do hope to get back to making some more videos someday soon and the VW is on my list of things to figure out ✌🏻 As for the Honda symbol, I cannot see an easy way to fold at first glance, but I will think on it some more and see if anything comes to me 🙏

[@MsPenny1962]

Can you show how to do this on tapestry BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@MrTieDye]

Yes I can ... I did do a tapestry recently and will make a video of my process sometime soon ✌🏻

[@OmonikeHassan-kh9ev]

Hello Mr TIE Dye. GOD bless you. Please can I use dylon dye for my T-shirts, and do I still need to mix the dye with sodium carbonate? I add soda ash also.

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and God Bless you 🙏 ... I have not used Dylon Dyes myself, so I do not know about using Sodium Carbonate with them ... but if that is what you can get, then I say use it, but you will need to follow the directions for the Dylon Dyes ... there may be others who use those dyes as well, so maybe do a search on KZbin or Facebook for Dylon Dyes and see what you can find ✌🏻

[@shawnswain5826]

A couple of weeks ago I asked if your work was available for sale but never got a reply! I’ll ask again…can I buy your shirts?

[@MrTieDye]

I apologize, I do not get in here as often as I used to to answer questions... Life 🙏✌🏻 ..... and yes, I do have some tees for sale in my store, most of what I make now goes in there as I am no longer doing custom orders .... here is a link to my store : www.mrtiedye.com

[@lovekrav]

Mr TieDye, I've just started tie dying but have been using a t-shirt brand purchased from Amazon. But I noticed that the threads do not dye. What brand shirts do you use and where do you purchase from? Do they offer bulk pricing? Thank you for your channel.

[@MrTieDye]

I use Gildan Ultra tees, but they also are sewn with Poly thread which does not take the Procion Dyes ... if you want tees sewn with cotton threads ... they can be difficult to find and more expensive, I know Dharma carries some : www.dharmatrading.com/clothing/men/Adult-Premium-Jersey-Tee.html?lnav=clothing_men.html&fbclid=IwAR04CYvBOtZWNrOuR-3gdXIwo2aMy67fBYhuUYwe8p5xxnZH17VOzF0ewDA also, you might ask on some of the tie-dye pages on FB, I know some dyers use them ✌🏻 ... sorry I could not be of more help with this ✌🏻🙏

[@MonnorCoore]

Just wondering if the tee would turn out symmetrical if one half of the folded tee was dyed one colour and one half was dyed another? I tried to figure it out by just looking at it but I really struggled 😅

[@MrTieDye]

yeah that can be difficult sometimes to figure out... at those times I will usually fold a tee and dye to to see what happens ... but with how you described the dyeing ... dyeing half one color and half another color, then flipping it and dyeing those same two sections the same or different colors... then yes it should be symmetrical BUT, if by half you mean dyeing the top side (half) one color and the Botton side (half) another color... then you may have symmetrical patterning, but the colors may not be symmetrical .....

[@christijones7814]

Do you find that you get better saturation with the dye when you apply the soda ash last?

[@MrTieDye]

no particularly ... I do it out of convenience ... I used to have two dedicated washers from soaking and spinning out my tie-dyes... they both broke .... so adding the soda ash at the end has made my process easier for right now ... also, I have started mixing my soda ash 2 cups to one gallon of water ✌🏻

[@atmissfear3893]

You mixed the soda ash with water like normal and squirted it on? Or did you sprinkle it on dry?

[@MrTieDye]

I have used regular soda ash, mixed one cup to one gallon of water ... but, after reading the Pariah Method by Paul Kenney on one of the tie-dye pages, I upped my soda ash... now I use 2 cups of soda ash to one gallon of water and then I apply a coat of soda ash the same way I would apply a layer of dye, then I flip over and coat the bottom side, then I put in my tub on a rack to batch, this way the excess liquid can drip out ... sometimes, though, this will cause the colors to run jut a bit, but I am fine with that here is my batching method : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM

[@ruqayyaabdullah5847]

Good morning Mr.Tie-dye. HELP NEEDED PLEASE 😫! So I'm Ice Tie-dyeing an I am using Jacquard Procion MX Dye. (The dye is awesome). Do you know or can recommend ANY good Liquid detergent to wash it out when I'm done? SOS PLEASE HELP 😁

[@MrTieDye]

Good Morning ... for washouts, I use Synthrapol Soap from Dharma, It is pH neutral so it helps to keep the dye particles suspended in the water during washouts, here is a link to it : www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/synthrapol-detergent.html ALSO, some dyers use Blue Dawn Dish Soap instead of Synthrapol as it to is pH neutral, I have not tried it myself, but I know many dyers use it for washouts ✌🏻 and one other I have heard of is Folex Carpet Cleaner ... once again, it is pH neutral a soap being pH neutral is important with tie-dye as the dyes are activated by a high pH from the soda ash... it is what activates the dyes and causes the chemical bond with the cotton fibers and the dye ... So, if you cannot find one of the soaps above, I would look for a soap/detergent that is pH neutral (you can check the label, if it has any of these names on it : Soda Ash/Sodium Carbonate .... or Baking Soda/Sodium Bicarbonate)

[@ruqayyaabdullah5847]

@MrTieDye OK. THANK YOU 💯 😊. I will definitely check those out. I have been telling EVERYONE that I know about you an where to find you. An that YOU are the BEST tie-dye Teacher an VERY Knowledgeable about Tie-dyeing!! THANK YOU 💯 😊!!!!

[@Jessicazlee24]

Do you think water harvested from a dehumidifier would be a good substitute for distilled water or rain water for mixing dyes, if dehumidifier water is basically demineralized/distilled water? That would probably save me some $ and trips to the store. Also may prevent plastic waste. ***shrug*** Curious your thoughts.

[@MrTieDye]

I have never thought of that (never humid enough to need one here in Oregon) ... but yes I think it should be fine to use that water for mixing dyes ... but I would not drink it 😂 ✌️

[@Jessicazlee24]

@@MrTieDye oh wow, that is SO awesome!!! 🎉🎉 Thanks for your input. And yes, definitely...*for dyes only* LOL 😆🥂

[@sonjacherry7080]

Me. Tye dye, my name is Sonja Cherry 🍒 and I am in Massachusetts. I started tye dying about a month ago and have made maybe 15/20 projects. Quick question; once you mix colors in bottles, I only have Dharma right now, do they have a shelf life. I keep throwing away dye. Is muck water worth keeping. Thats 2 questions.

[@MrTieDye]

Good Morning Sonja and welcome to the wonderful world of tie-dye ... was for the dharma procion dyes, as long as you DO NOT put soda ash in when you mix them, I have had mine around for 2-3 weeks at room temp (65-70F here in Oregon, and I put duct tape on my bottles so I can write the mix date on them) after mixing and they still give decent colors ... not as good as freshly mixed, but still great colors... one time the color they give will lighten even more, but they dyes are not bad, just slowly deteriorating ... so I still use them, or if I have a lot of one color after 2-3 weeks, I will add another scoop of dye and blend them again to freshen them up, but I only do this once ALSO, if you get a mini fridge and store the mixed dyes in there, then I have had some dyes that were mixed 2-3 months ago that still give decent colors ... some people like to mix fresh dyes whenever they to tie-dye to get the brighter colors.... I like to mix up a lot at once and then have them available when I am ready to do some tie-dye... so yes, please save your left over dye and continue to use them As for Muck Water.... there is no saving it as there is soda sh mixed in with it so it will not be good to use later.... BUT, if you want to take advantage of the muck, you can put a tied tee in the bottom of the basin or tub that you will be working, then set up you ice dye above it... then all of the muck drips onto the prepped tee first and then sits fully in the muck and since you said you were new, here is my Beginner's Playlist just in case you have not seen it yet : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo I have lots of helpful tips and tricks videos in there... I tend to talk a lot while I am dyeing and too tips out as they come to me .... have fun and I wish you success in your creations!!

[@ashleyyxay2147]

Where do you get the bigger squeeze bottles from ? Can you link that in the bio ?

[@MrTieDye]

the larger bottles come from dharma : www.dharmatrading.com/tools/squeeze-bottles-yorker-spouts-and-caps.html

[@gregsheehan667]

Do you always mix salt with your dyes? When should I mix salt into the dye? Advantages and disadvantages...

[@MrTieDye]

No I do not Always mix Salt in ... but it is supposed to help with Turquoise and Black dyes to make the colors more intense or bright ... in Low Water Immersion Dyeing, the Salt is used to 'push' the dyes out of the water and into the fabric ... but it is a choice to use it or not use it ... Dharma says to use Glauber's salt and I used to buy it from them, but then I found this salty on Amazon and it is what I use now when I add it : amzn.to/3t10ec5 (if you use this link to make your purchase, I receive credit ~ I have to say that when I post links 😉 )

[@gregsheehan667]

@@MrTieDye What about urea? Dharma leads me to believe I should use urea.

[@sunshinelifeco]

How was the original fold of the tshirt just folded in half vertically?

[@MrTieDye]

I Centered the tee by tucking one sleeve into the other sleeve, through the tee .... here is a video to show how I do it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJvHe4p_fMmmjMk

[@sunshinelifeco]

@@MrTieDye ok great thank you! I'm familiar with that fold just couldn't tell which one you used to start with. Thanks again Carl for answering!

[@jennlozeau]

I have a question. Could u or anyone tell me what procion mx die is

[@MrTieDye]

it is a Professional type of dye used by Clothing Manufacturers and Tie-Dyers ... it comes in powder form that can be mixed with water to make a liquid dye ... it works on natural fibers like cotton, rayon, bamboo and hemp ... and it needs soda ash/sodium carbonate to activate it so it will bond with the cotton fibers and form a permanent bond ... here are the main places in the US to buy it :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 here is my Beginner's Playlist which gives an overview of tie-dye and then gets into how to mix the dyes, the soda ash, how to fold and tie the tees into various patterns and designs :kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo I hope this helps... have fun on your journey!! ✌🏻💚🥳🙏

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Thanks. Beautiful pattern but it would make me look even more overweight, lol. You yellow got a bit dominated. I try to give extra space as yellow has that bad habit.

[@MrTieDye]

yeah I give it more space when I want to make sure it stays... but sometimes I like to let the color run together a bit... thank you and you are welcome! ✌🏻💚

[@ashleyyxay2147]

Thank you for all of your amazing videos !! I do tie dye myself(_trippytiedyes_) and your videos are just so much help and amazing 💜