Discharge Dyeing, just the basics ~ Reverse Heart with Bleach

[@paulynugbodaga2779]

Fascinating work! I've tried some reverse dying with quite some interesting results. Most appreciated is the bit on bleach stop. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome

[@idyealive4343]

Thank you for all you do for the tie dye community!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome! 🙏

[@margotsanderford7050]

Thank you for all of your very helpful videos. My grandkids love the dyes that I do and so does the rest of my family and friends. I give you all of the credit for being an awesome teacher!

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome, I am glad to be of help and inspiration for you to create beautiful wearable art for friends and family :-)

[@Turandot29]

You are an excellent teacher, Mr. TieDye.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome 🙏

[@orihsenak]

Thanks for sharing this. I recently did some discharge dying myself. I'll have to use the stop in the future. :)

[@MrTieDye]

you can even bleach stop the tees you have done.... it is weird how long the bleach can stay active

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Thank you! I needed some basics on use of bleach because OWB didn't work on the garment. I look forward to giving this a try. Great advice and basis to go from.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome and yes I have found that some fabrics do not discharge with OWB and some do not with Bleach... so I just try to other when one does not work ... I plan to make a video sometime showing these differences .... although, until I try a brand of tee, I dod not know what will or will not work on it ✌🏻 ... have fun with the bleach ✌🏻

[@fumbelina1]

I like that you gave the clear advise on bleach stop. I watched another video that didnt mention it so I added the need for it in the comments but he insisted he never found it necessary.....well, ok, I tried. And I too don’t continue to leave bleach on a shirt that is resisting colour removal. If I want it white I just try different brands till I find one that bleaches white instead of amber. I have the experience of making a beautiful mutli-bleached and dyed shirt using the bleach stop each time and still by the time I was finished all my processes it disintegrated in my hands 😞

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and yes I try to give as much info as I can in my videos.... but I do not use bleach much as I do like it to go to white so I can add color back in.... I found Decolourant from dharma and it removes almost all of the color, here is one video I did on a LIVE show, but I do plan to make another more precise video with this product ...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKG3fmiPnsaKiLs also, I will be trying out Rit Color Remover and will make a video on that as well sorry to hear about the tee that fell apart, I have had that happen more than once on me as well

[@noeyim672]

Hi! I am encouraged by your videos. Thank you. I did my first bleach dye. It was fun!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome ... I love to help others with this art ... and just in case you have not seen it, here is my Full Discharge Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuqUum7wx4njWkcy_HI10P-o Bleach is fun to play with, but you need to neutralize it ... BUT, my favorite way to remove color is with Out White Brite ... it comes in powder form and can be found in the Bleach isle at the store ... it removes more color so I can then add color back in and it just needs to be rinsed/washed ... no need to neutralize anyways, I am glad you are having fun ✌🏻

[@globalnomadswithanewf5754]

Such great information always! My bottles don't flow so smoothly. I feel the bleach "runs" too much. I haven't heard you mention anything about that so it must be my bottles, maybe? Thanks for your lessons. I love how you are always cleaning and wiping down your surfaces and such.

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome .... and yeah the bottle do make some difference in how the dye or bleach flows ... I bought mine from dharma and the little ones with metal tips from other videos I bought here .... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DB6K3XZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@danielfuetterer6653]

Very cool video. I have been thinking of doing this for a while. A lot of people ask about this type of dying. Your explanations have made it very easy to try this without worry. Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@freddieroper4203]

Wow, love the spiral! Thanks so much for the videos. I've always wanted to try this ✌🏼😄

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome.... I love to help other people have success with their art or to step outside of what they know and try something new ... have fun!!

[@mariaaparecidalarangeirali8655]

Bom DIA! Vc usa sal ,e água sanitária? Obrigada 🙏

[@darolynbrobee2910]

Wonderful indeed, for all your help ful videos of dying and bleaching T shirt.thank you so much.💖♥️

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome ✌🏻🙏

[@sunnyscott4876]

Very thorough and helpful video. Thanks so much for the great information. You are generous and thoughtful ❤.

[@LStiglet]

Mr. Tie Dye, have you yet produced a video on reverse dyeing and dyeing the same item?

[@MrTieDye]

not yet... I will be doing more videos on reverse dyeing and then adding color in

[@LStiglet]

@@MrTieDye Thanks for responding. I was just curious. I've not yet attempted a reverse dye. This is definitely something I want to do in the immediate future. Your video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@MrTieDye]

@@LStiglet you are welcome ... I will be doing more of this with various products and I will show some that I bleach and the add dye back into as well ... glad to be of help getting people started with this

[@NatureZone101]

Love these and all your vids. Re-watching the bleach ones and had a question. Would it be better to soak in Bleach Stop before rinsing since during the rinsing process it might be possible for diluted bleach to stain the places we want to keep dark? This way we deactivate the bleach right away. Have you tried it that way? Thanks :)

[@pat-z]

Thanks Mr. Dye. This and all of your videos are informative and inspiring. I have a question about the bleach neutralizer. I’m planning to use this technique as a craft project at a family camp out in November. There will be anywhere from 5 to 20 people doing this. Do you have any sense how long the hydrogen peroxide solution will last? For instance, how many T-shirts can be neutralized in say a two gallon mix? Thanks! I enjoy your videos very much!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I am glad to be of help and love to inspire people ... as for the bleach stop, I am not sure... I have only made a few tees at a time .... you can have a few bottles on hand and make a few buckets of the bleach stop and just rotate after 5-6 tees just to be safe I know some dyers just pour some peroxide right on the tee where the bleach is .... but one thing that will make the bleach stop last longer is to do a quick rinse of the tee before you put it in the bleach stop

[@MrTieDye]

also, sometime soon, I will be doing a video on Rit color remover and it does not require a stopper.... but I have not used it before so I need to play a bit before I do a video

[@SORiley]

Thank you for all your great videos. They've really been the most valuable tool I've found in learning how to get started with this art form myself. Can you keep and re-use the bleach stop the same way you can with soda ash solution, or does it need to be made fresh each time?

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome... as for the bleach stop, I remake it each time.... I am not sure that it works the same way as soda ash

[@LeticiaSPandaMcfly6]

Your spirals are so pretty! I made the mistake of bleaching a 50/50 yesterday. Did not know that the bleach wouldn’t react well with synthetic fabrics. Needless to say, it turned out grey. I knew I should have searched through your videos before hand to see if you had anything to learn from with in regards to bleaching. So, here I am a day late lol

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and I am Glad I could help you :-)

[@cbizqit]

Hey Carl, do you reuse your bleach stop mixture (water/hydrogen peroxide)?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not as there is no way to know if it is still stronger enough to neutralize the next batch, so I always made more when I was using bleach..... BUT, now I use mostly Rit color remover, or Out White Brite, both work better at removing color and they do not need to be neutralized : here is my Black Tee Playlist to show all of the products I have used to remove color and even one where I add color back in : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuobKZarvDxELVgQCO25elQr

[@cbizqit]

Thanks Carl, I really appreciate the advice. Not loving the bleach results either, time to branch out to other products. Cheers ✌🏼

[@LadyJayne2102]

@@MrTieDye I've only tried RIT color remover once and did it on the stove in a pot. Can you apply it "cold" to a shirt as a bleach alternative?

[@HarrietAlmighty]

Thank you for your amazing videos Mr Tie Dye they're amazing. I was just wondering, how many t-shirts can you bleach stop using one mix of the hydrogen peroxide solution? Do you have to change it after two or three or can you use it for 10+? I want to get a big batch of reverse tie dyes done but I've got no idea how affective it is once it's been used to stop a couple of t-shirts.... Again, thank you so much for your videos

[@WonderfullyMade_Lex]

❤ the Heart - Awesome Light Crew!!

[@winnifredtorrence8418]

Someone just asked my yesterday if I had ever tried this. It's a sign!

[@MrTieDye]

perfect timing... have fun!!

[@TFJ70]

After you do the 20 minute soak in hydrogen peroxide mix do you need to rinse again before putting in the washing machine.?

[@MrTieDye]

usually do, but I do not think it is necessary ... the neutralization is the important part ... so yeah just soak and then wash and you should be fine... I do swish it around in the peroxide a couple times during the 20 minutes 😉✌🏻

[@mossna71]

If you were going to go back in and dye the lightened spots with dye, would you bleach them longer, for brighter colors?

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can bleach them longer to get lighter colors.... I just do not know where the point is that will cause holes in the tee ..... I will be doing another video soon using a weaker bleach solution, but then you can soak the whole tee for longer

[@kamchaotic6225]

Hello, Mr.TieDye! If we can't find any bleach stop, can we use 50/50 on bleach and water to lessen the harmful effects of the bleach? I love your videos!

[@MrTieDye]

I usually dilute my bleach to 50/50, but you still need to neutralize it, or over time you will develop holes .... Hydrogen Peroxide is one of the things I use to do this and explain it in the video but I recently found this info with one more way to neutalize it ..... Anti-Chlor: use 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) per 4 cups (950 mL) of water.[4] Bleach Stop: 1 ounce by weight (30 grams) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.[5] Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid: Crush up 4-6 tablets and add the powder to enough water to submerge the fabric. Hydrogen peroxide: 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 10 parts water.[6] www.wikihow.com/Neutralize-Bleach

[@jessn.2665]

I love this look. I need to make it my next project- is that 3% hydrogen peroxide you’re using?

[@MrTieDye]

wonderful, have fun... and yes it is the 3% stuff

[@alexbald12]

Have you Batch dyed shirts black and then done the reverse technique? I really like that look.. Reminded me of a time I waxed a denim jacket, Bleached it, then cooked with newspaper to remove the wax. the sleeves and buttons fell off but it was the coolest distressed vest you ever saw! My roommate's girlfriend stole it a week later. :-(

[@MrTieDye]

wow that sounds awesome.... I have been playing more with Rit color remover and OUT White Brite as they both remover more color and do not need to be neutralized .... and I have dyed a white tee black and then removed color from it and it was different than the results I get from doing a black tee... so I will be playing with that technique some more

[@o0proudmomma0o]

I did my first shirts with bleach and then found your videos. I didn't know I needed to "bleach stop". I rinsed and they have dried. I did them yesterday is it too late to save them? Can I soak them in the peroxide water now or will it be pointless?

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can still do it.... bleach can continue to eat away at the fibers even after it is washed.... slowly, but it still happens... so this is a perfect time to do a soak and then just wash again and you are good

[@jessn.2665]

this is good to know. I would be the one to make the same mistake.

[@jennwood13]

@@MrTieDye How long should I soak the shirts in peroxide mix?

[@masespacecadette4466]

How do you fold em and bind em up so perfect and flat??

[@MrTieDye]

folding all of the pleats the same height (or close to it) and lined up helps as well... and that comes down to practice

[@katyshook3941]

Love ur videos do u sell the tye dye shirts u create? I love the brown heart one

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and yes I do sell what I make, but I no longer do custom orders ... here is a link to my store : www.mrtiedye.com

[@MrBlankscole]

Is it possible to bleach dye through a dabbing method? Let's say you wanted a small section (a square) of a tee to be bleached, is it possible to simply wet the tee, dab the area you want bleached, let it sit, and then rinse to achieve similar results?

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can... in one of these videos I use toilet bowl cleaner that has bleach in it and it is a gel so it does not spread much.... but I would still neutralize it after you are done bleaching it as rinsing and washing is not enough to stop the bleach from eating a hole in the fabric down the line .... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuqUum7wx4njWkcy_HI10P-o

[@shirleyapsouris3232]

I watched one of your videos and you didn't show us end product so will give this one a try..

[@MrTieDye]

in my early days of uploading videos, I could only upload short ones and it took a bit for me the get the hang of making videos..... now most all of my new videos have the results at the end... the exception being LIVE videos ... I wish you success

[@mikeellickson4199]

Can you recommend a black shirt that bleaches the closest to white? Thank you

[@MrTieDye]

I have not found a brand that goes to white using bleach, BUT, with Out White Brite, I have tees go to a very light tan color... and with OWB, there is no need to neutralize the tee when you are done bleaching it... just rinse very well or wash and then you are ready to tie-dye it ... here is my full Discharge Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuqUum7wx4njWkcy_HI10P-o where I demo OWB as well as Rit Color Remover, Decolourant and Bleach (I also show how I neutralize the bleach in each of the 3 bleach videos, though one change, I now skip the rinse and just put the tee right into the solution when I get the color I want)

[@charmaynewelch9068]

Hi Great to watch your videos. What % Hydrogen Peroxide do you use ? Thank you

[@MrTieDye]

it was just the basic 3% Peroxide you find in the store Thank you and you are Welcome 🙏

[@TheCupitFam]

What if you dye tie dye over the spots where you bleached.. do you still have to do the bleach stop?

[@MrTieDye]

yes... the bleach will will continue to 'eat' away at the fibers if it is not stopped/neutralized ...... I have done some where I tied it, bleached, rinsed, bleach stopped, rinsed really good, added soda ash and the dyed .... so it can be done, but the bleach stop is the most important step and should not be skipped

[@pamelaclemenz9327]

Love the shirts. Do you happen to know how to do a cactus design?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and no I have not done a cactus design .... I would probably stitch it, but it probably could be folded some how as well

[@SoutherMomOf3]

Thanks for the tips! Beautiful shirts! ❣️🌠✨

[@TFJ70]

Hi, do you wash the shirt in soda ash and spin before the rest of your process. I'm confused if you use soda ash soak for a shirt you are going to bleach dye.

[@MrTieDye]

no, if I am doing a bleach tee, I just wash it and then pull it out of the washer and tie it up while it is still damp as it is easier to fold that way.... if I am going to add dye to it, then I will soak in soda ash after it has been neutralized and at least rinsed, but most times I will wash and then soak in soda ash and then add dye ..... BUT, more recently I have found OUT and Rit color remover and both of them work so much better than bleach and no need to neutralize : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuqUum7wx4njWkcy_HI10P-o

[@dove1965]

I have procion dyes now, I am still have trouble with yellow in liquid form. Ice dyeing, It is better. It will be there before washing, then it is very, very, very pale or gone after.

[@MrTieDye]

awesome... but interesting about the yellow, what color did you get?? how strong did you mix it and how long do you batch??

[@dove1965]

Banana Yellow #36 and Lemon Yellow #38 from Grateful Dyes Inc. I have only tried the #36 Banana so far. 4tbs=16 ounces -36 to 40 hours.

[@dove1965]

Do you think it could be the lime in the water?

[@dove1965]

Do you think the lime in the water is affecting the yellows?

[@jennwood13]

Do you pre soak in anything before you start folding and do you fold and apply bleach mix while fabric is damp?

[@MrTieDye]

for bleached tee, I just do a pre wash on the black tee and then I tie it while it is damp from the plain water just because it is easier to fold them damp ... then i add the bleach

[@ivymorey485]

This may be a stupid question but...What kind of bleach do you use?

[@MrTieDye]

I just buy the store brand of bleach, OR, in one of these bleach videos, I did use Toliet Bowl cleaner that had Clorox bleach in it ..... but I do not do much bleaching, I prefer the decolourant as it removes color down to almost white... but it does not soak in like bleach does, so it still has drawbacks... I plan to play with Rit color remover next and will make a video of that as well

[@thedarthflagger]

Dharma trading has 100% cotton shirts with cotton seams so that they dye or bleach the same way as opposed to polyester

[@MrTieDye]

yes, when I did markets and festivals, I used to buy a lot fo dresses and things from dharma to dye up

[@tysehipps3676]

Hot water or cold water for 9 parts water and 1 part hydrogen peroxide?? Thx

[@MrTieDye]

I used cold water

[@inkedtoo1097]

Do you add dye to these later? Do you refold it or just add the dye?

[@MrTieDye]

I have done it many ways ... this one I left it just like this .... other times I will remove color and then, neutralize the bleach, then I rinse it very well, soak in soda ash and then dye it and then sometimes I will remove the color, then open it up, rinse it, neutralize it, then wash it ... then soak in soda ash and then dye it .... there are no set rules on how to do most tie-dye things... BUT, with Procion Dyes, the main rule to follow is to have the dye, cotton and soda ash all together before you batch it .... but most of the rest of the process is optional and gives slightly different results when you remove color and then want to dye it dyeing it while tied up, you are coloring the pattern that you removed color from.... in this case it is a heart and that would be easy to re fold and dye.... but other complicated folds ..... BUT, if you un tie the design,then re tying it will put a color pattern over top of the color remove pattern... I hope that all made sense

[@inkedtoo1097]

@@MrTieDye thank you so much for everything you share with us.

[@philtotton894]

If I am using hydrogen peroxide. Does this need to be 100% solution then dilute with water 10 parts to 1? Or can i just use the pharmacy store 3% solution then neutralize 10:1?

[@MrTieDye]

I use the 3% solution that you buy at the store and then do the 10 parts water to 1 part peroxide

[@philtotton894]

@@MrTieDye thank you for clearing this up for me!

[@john941996]

I heard that a dry t-shirt will bleach to white better, but idk if thats true or not

[@MrTieDye]

I am not sure on that, I just know that liquid will run off a dry tee sometimes and with bleach that causes lines where I do not want them..... but you can certainly try it and see ..... someone else said putting them out in the sun will help the process also, but I have not tried that yet either :-)

[@bridgettbabb1676]

@@MrTieDye the sun does help you should try it

[@valerieirvine5414]

Do you soak it in soda ash before bleaching?

[@lisaryherd4593]

Hi there, just curious to see if you know: is the bleach stop you mentioned the same as soda ash?

[@MrTieDye]

No it is not ... a Peroxide Solution, or the bleach stop from dharma are meant to stop the chemical reaction from the bleach, just rinsing is not enough to stop it and you could end up with holes later on if the tee is not neutralized Soda Ash is what activates the Procion Dyes ... so if I am going to add some color back into the tee, then I soak in soda ash, then add the dyes just in case it helps, here is my Beginner's Playlist to give an overview of Tie-Dye and the various components : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@wendyg3345]

I loved it. I'll try doing the Heart on My fucsia t-shirt. Thumbs up and suscribe

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and have fun!! I wish you success!!

[@Miranda.Powers]

The heart turned out brighter than I thought it would. When it was wet I couldn't see it much. I love these! Could you leave them tied and dye them after the bleach stop, or would you need to wash them first?

[@MrTieDye]

I have done some that way, but most of the time I will wash first and then add dye.... but I will do a video where I do the whole process of discharging, stopping, rinse, soda ash and then dye

[@Miranda.Powers]

@@MrTieDye yay!😍 Can't wait!! You put so much awesomeness into your work, and videos😄

[@MrTieDye]

thank you :-)

[@mubarakabdulrahman913]

The hydro peroxide I ve the powder can I use that one

[@MrTieDye]

I am not sure, I am not used powdered Hydrogen Peroxide, but if that is what you have, you should be able to mix it in water and then use to neutralize the bleach But, I have recently started working with OUT White Brite and Rit Color Remover, both remove color better and do not need to be neutralized : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuobKZarvDxELVgQCO25elQr

[@Eric.Con.La.C]

Have you ever tried to do a mandala t-shirt with this method? Everytime I tried it just came out sooooo wrong and I can't understand what I did wrong!

[@MrTieDye]

yes but, I have not had a lot of success yet with a mandala due to the number of layers... but I will be playing with that some more and will post a video when I get it right ;-)

[@Eric.Con.La.C]

@@MrTieDye feels good knowing that I'm not the only one having troubles with it! Thank you for your answer and for all the videos, so helpful. Can't wait to see what's next

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome.... I will post a video if I get it figured out ;-)

[@sallygalfriday]

i picked up 2 fat squares at wlmart last fall to try this ...... i thought they were cotton..... i folded one in December and just getting to bleach it now..... hmmmm well, the bleach looked like it was just rolling off the fabric..... i had washed it, it was dry. so after 20 minutes i filled a tub half bleach half water and soaked it again..... i hope it does something the way the bleach acted on the fabric im thinking NOT 100% cotton

[@MrTieDye]

yeah it is weird how the bleach does not work on some fabrics .... I usually start with my tee or fabric barely damp... so I do a pre wash, spin out and then tie it up while damp and add the bleach, this helps it soak in rather than run off ...... if you have something tied and it is dry, you can try spraying it with a bit of water... or you can dunk it and then spin it out .... I hope you next try goes better

[@sallygalfriday]

@@MrTieDye you are kind Thank you. I didn't give up. I realized i was using splashless bleach. . I luckily found a different bottle of concentrated bleach in the basement and tried again. i applied the half water half bleach on the fabric and it soaked in much better. i let it sit for 20 minutes.... then in a pint of peroxide in a gallon of water for about 40 minutes . It was pretty bright orange and black but its my first try so next time i guess i will leave the bleach on longer .

[@MrTieDye]

@@sallygalfriday you are welcome :)

[@movedback2lanai]

That is amazing

[@MrTieDye]

thank you 🙏

[@sammyr.1284]

So cool

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@alicex2710]

What % hydrogen peroxide?

[@MrTieDye]

I use the 3%

[@thedarthflagger]

Beautiful hands

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@fishchibo5539]

I’m looking for emotional support lol. I just bleach dyed my favorite tee lol

[@MrTieDye]

wonderful... how did it turn out?? and did you neutralize it to avoid holes later on??

[@fishchibo5539]

MrTieDye i did it turned out amazing man! I’ve gotten so many complaints and I’m struggling to not do the rest of my clothes lol

[@cathyursulacomrack5653]

i buy anti chlor from Pro Dye much cheaper than dharma

[@MrTieDye]

Wonderful .... I have switched to mostly using OUT now ... thank you for the info as it may be helpful for other bleach users ❤️✌🏻🌈🥳🙏