Tie Dye a Sunflower Tee

[@susypgoins]

Thank you for your videos. I am learning so much. Added bonus: letting the Universe play a part in your process.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome :-)

[@ginnyhirst2976]

Right on Susy! Love that!

[@aiyanalakes7018]

I'm super excited to make one of these for my boyfriend (I call him my sunflower). The tutorial seems pretty easy to follow.

[@MrTieDye]

Awesome... have fun!! and yes this one is pretty easy to make

[@emilybrazzel6097]

"I like to give the universe every opportunity to play a part in my tie dyes. " -Mr Tie Dye Do you know how many times I have tried to say things like that? Usually I'm talking about God and life not the universe and tie dyes but it's the same thing. Thank you for your tutorials! You do great work!

[@MrTieDye]

YES!! I use the words God and Universe interchangeably ... so yes this is for ALL parts of my life ... Thank you and you are welcome... I love to see other have success with this art ... it can be tricky to get started so I like to help people get over that part and into the ART!! ✌🏻❤️🥳🙌

[@emoteranglakwatseraph9732]

thanks you very much, Mr Tiedye

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome 🙏

[@nadinechandler8898]

Thanks so much for ur videos i have learned alot from u...its so much more fun then just basic circles and swirls thanks again...👍✌

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome... I love helping people have success with this art I love so much

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Hey, Mr.TieDye what colors have you done put on a Sunflower Tee. Do you ever could even Mixed Orange with Daffodil or just Used Red and Yellow to make it into an Orange?.

[@gkgreene63]

That was awesome!! You make it look easy. Love sunflowers so I must attempt this! Thank you for your videos.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and thank you... lots of practice will do that :-)

[@milagrospayne1633]

Love educating myself with your videos. Would like to buy this tee in size Large for my son but I would like to find out from you how. I try not to use Internet for purchases. Thanks for your past responses. And for your time as well. God's blessings on you!

[@MrTieDye]

That is wonderful, I am glad to be of help to you with these videos. And yes I can make one of these in Large for you ... you can message me here so we can arrange to do the sale offline .... m.me/CarlMrTieDye

[@ginnyhirst2976]

Thank you so much for putting out another video. I had been ill and unfortunately it has left my hands less than perfect. Ive been doing easier patterns. I just love your videos. Your voice is naturally encouraging and I can tell you love what you’re doing. Ive been watching this other guy and by the time he has dyed his shirt I’m full on depressed. Lol! In short... I know, Too Late! You are Wonderful!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and yes I do love what I am doing and sharing my knowledge with the World is my way of being of service .... I love to help more people have success with their art ...... and I plan to continue to make videos and eventually have a regular live video each week :-)

[@emoteranglakwatseraph9732]

I'm gonna try this one

[@MrTieDye]

have fun and I wish you success ✌🏻💚🙏

[@robinreece920]

I am so glad you put out this tutorial! Been looking for a Sunflower one for a awhile now. Could you tell me where you buy your dyes? Thank you!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome.... and I buy most of my dyes from dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html but I have also bought from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dyes in CO .... they all sell the Procion Dyes

[@40kwalker]

I love this!! Is the sunflower on the back also? If so how can I do it with the sunflower on just the front?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and no the sunflower is on just the front... I center my tee by tucking one sleeve into the other so the front and the back of the tee are separate from each other, here is a video that shows how I do the folding/centering : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6q7l6eJhad8itE Have fun creating!!

[@smilesmile2116]

What pen are you using to draw lines? Lines will be removed when we wash shirts?

[@MrTieDye]

I use Washable markers to draw my lines and they almost always wash out, but just in case... I always tie-dye with my tees inside out, so if there is a mark that does not wash out, it is on the inside of the tee .... but they do wash out really well most times .... I use the Washable Crayola or Car-Z-Art markers and find them in the store, or on Amazon

[@smilesmile2116]

@@MrTieDye 　Thanks. Washable markers are available also in Japan! I have bought some tiedyye shirts on Amazon, but your briliant videos inspires me to make original shirts. But I am not good at geometrical figures when I was a student(;^ω^) How do you grasp how to tie a shirt to arrive at the final representation you envisage ?

[@IdeasAsOpiates]

You occasionally tap the end of the application bottle into the cloth... what does that accomplish?

[@MrTieDye]

that is my attempt to 'push' the dye further into the fabric... the McClellan Tap I call it 😂

[@kathleen9750]

I've noticed that you batch them for 48 hours instead of 24. Does it soak up more dye, with less wash out? Or is it to make the colors more vibrant?

[@MrTieDye]

it gives the dye more time to bond with the cotton fibers, so yes more vibrant colors.... I had started doing it with tees that I added a lot of black to as black takes longer to bond... but I noticed that all of my colors were just a little better .... AND, it does help the wash out as more of the dye is spent by the time you start rinsing

[@kathleen9750]

@@MrTieDye thanks for clarifying. I'll be doing the 48 hour thing too

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome ✌😎

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Love this!!! 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@herrimanml]

What is soda ash? I would love to do this as a table cloth (basically 50x50). Can you tell me how to get the sunflower centered? So you use special 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 Soda ash is what activate the Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes, another name for it is Sodium Carbonate. You can find it at one of the dye houses, or you can purchase locally from a pool supply store, or in the laundry isle under the name Washing Soda, just be sure to check the label says 100% Soda Ash. Here is how I mix or make soda ash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o as for centering the sunflower on the tapestry, just fold in half and then quarters and then you have the center of the tapestry

[@herrimanml]

Thank you so much! You make everything look and sound so very simple, but the pro's always do!

[@sheliahutchins5924]

Mr. Tie Dye I am new at tie dying. I have a problem making accordorin pleats. I start it but then the center pops up and I have to start over. And over please help thank u.

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and welcome to the Wonderful World of Tie-Dye ... the pop up happens to us all, one thing I do is adjust the height of my pleats .... if it is popping up, then you may need to make the pleats just a little bit taller, sometimes just a 1/4 inch higher makes a difference also, pleat take some practice, so the more of them you do, the easier and faster you will get with them just in case it helps, here is my Beginner's Playlist :kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@michelleha3948]

I'm using rit dye.. do I need to add water to the dye or i could u it straight from the bottle??

[@MrTieDye]

I have not used Rit dye, I love the colors I get from the Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes so I have been using the same kind of dye for 20 years.... .... but I would read the direction on the bottle .... BUT, you can also try adding it straight from the bottle and see what you get... I love to experiment :-)

[@magicaldoggies4409]

Thx! This is so interesting!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@sherryorozco3674]

Your measurements are for a larger tee. What would be the measurements for the sunflower for a ladies medium tee, instead of 9 and then 3??

[@MrTieDye]

I start by figuring out how much space I have on the chest, I fold the tee in half and then I measure to within 3-6 inches from the sleeve seam .... on this one I can see I left 4-5 inches.... once you have the outer measurement, I just divide in half or thirds for the inner circle depending on how large you want it to be... I like a large center so I did my outer circle at 6 inches and the inner circle at 3 ... I hope this helps 😉🙏✌🏻

[@susanwalter4041]

the brown of my shirt bled out of the middle. What did I do wrong? Was my shirt not dry enough? Do you thicken your brown dye. Do you have any suggestions? Please.

[@MrTieDye]

it is possible the tee was too wet as you started to dye it, or you may have used a little too much of the brown.... one thing i will do sometimes when I feel something is too wet with dye is use a clean dry rag, wrap it around the area and squeeze a bit of the excess out... then if needed, you can add a tiny bit more dye ..... so basically, the liquid want to equalize itself within the tee... so if one part is real wet and another part is not so much, then the liquid (dye) will creep through the fabric .... another thing I do is dye one side and then lay some rags out and flip the tee over onto the rags and then dye that side and then lay some rag over top and press lightly.... careful not to press to hard or you may squeeze dye where you do not want it... I hope this made sense

[@susanwalter4041]

@@MrTieDye Thank-you so much! I will try that! :)

[@babygirlb3kah]

I was just thinking about you, then saw this pop up, was going to ask you where do you buy your Sinew, I bought some a small package, but definitely need better quality, Sinew, I watch your videos, and this one is one of my Favorite Flowers. You are so creative 😍 the Petals, look Awesome 👌!

[@MrTieDye]

I used to buy from dharma for years, but they changed to a white sinew and I did not like it much, so I bought some from Dixie and I am liking it ...... www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/3340/category_id/571/category_chain/557,560,571/product_name/MI0310+Artificial+Sinew+-+70+lb.+8oz.+Spool+-+300+Yards Thank you, nice to be thought of ..... I have been busy with orders so I can pay some bills, but I am trying to get some videos worked in as well ... I love what I do and it brings me great joy to see other people having success with their own art.

[@babygirlb3kah]

Thanks 😊 I will be getting that soon, I already registered, and might get the suspenders, as well, very neat place!

[@gypsipayne9588]

Hey mr. tie dye I have been trying to do a fleur de lis on a shirt for months is there anyway u can tell me it can’t be done so I will stop wasting money on shirts. Are can you do one so I can see what I’m doing wrong. Thank You

[@MrTieDye]

If I were to do one on a t-shirt, I would stitch it

[@aliciaavila3412]

👍👍👍👍👍. Hermoso !!! 🌞

[@MrTieDye]

gracias

[@bbx6969]

Can I use solarfast dye thickener to make thick dye?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not used it myself, but from what I read just now , it sounds like it should work... let me know how it goes if you try it

[@chelseamarcotte6600]

How would I have to fold it to make the petals wider?

[@MrTieDye]

make taller pleats ...

[@adelalieva4253]

You can use yellow mixed with purple to make brown

[@MrTieDye]

yes you can, or orange and purple, or orange and green .... just add a tiny bit of the darker color to the yellow or orange and test a drop on white paper towel to get an idea of the color

[@outofcommission1428]

is their any specific brand of dye i should be using?

[@MrTieDye]

The main thing to look for is Fiber Reactive Procion MX Dyes, they will give you the bright colors ...... if you want to use the same kind I do, I buy most of mine from Dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html .... but any of the Procion MX type dyes should work just as good .... I have also purchase from Grateful Dye in CO and Custom Colours in NC, and recently heard about ProChem in MA

[@outofcommission1428]

MrTieDye THANKS SO MUCH!

[@integrity1969]

What kind of string did you use ?

[@MrTieDye]

I use kite string... I used to buy it from Ace Hardware, but now I buy it from dharma or here : jamminon.com/collections/tie-dye-supplies and here is how I use Kite String and Sinew : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIOupYF4j6doh9E

[@Donnamhm012]

Beautiful! Have you ever made a tie die daisy t-shirt?

[@MrTieDye]

yes I have, here is a quick video for how I did it .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/maq1fICHhraso9E

[@kgrean8587]

How long,once you mix your dye will it keep?

[@MrTieDye]

the Procion dyes will last for 2-3 weeks at room temp, even longer if you have a spare fridge to store them in.... after that I will add another scoop of dye and blend again to them to freshen them up

[@kgrean8587]

@@MrTieDye Thank you.

[@gotpaints1229]

Why did my sunflowers end up on the sides??

[@MrTieDye]

if you mean you got two hand circle sunflowers?? if so, then when you fold the tee in half, instead of singing the sunflower up on the center fold, you lined it up on the edge folds 😉 but if this is not what you meant, then please ask a new question rather than reply to this one as I will see it faster 😉

[@333cassandra]

What’s the best tie dye that you use ?

[@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

[@lilyxandpugflims9074]

What diys do you use

[@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

[@lidiabrasil529]

🤩🤩🤩👊🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@MrTieDye]

✌🏻🥳💚🌈

[@bethjensen3851]

How do I get the design only on the front

[@MrTieDye]

I center this tee, but left the front and back together to fold, but you can center and then pull just the front of the tee forward to work on, here is my centering video .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6q7l6eJhad8itE and then you can put a different design on the back or just scrunch it up

[@savannahreine1143]

Is the shirt inside out?

[@MrTieDye]

yes, I work on the inside of the tees, it makes centering them easier as i can grab the seams of the tee, but also, I use various things to mark on the tees and almost always they wash out, but every now and then they do not, so these marks will be on the inside of the tee. Also, some of the dyes may not dissolve completely and have tiny specks of dye that will leave tiny spots on the tee, this way they to will be on the inside of the tee

[@pauld5328]

Don't see bronze dye for sale on his company site. Just brown.

[@MrTieDye]

I bought mine from Dharma .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html

[@kristinaschram8501]

Can let me know everything I need for this?

[@MrTieDye]

You will need the fiber reactive procion dyes, soda ash to prep the tee with, and then something to hold the design together, I use kite string, but rubber band or sinew work also, and then I used lemon yellow and a gold color I mixed myself with daffodil and lemon yellow the center is bronze and the tee is in bright green (I mix this color myself with turq and lemon yellow) and emerald green. Here is my beginner's playlist to give you an over view of the process and products I use ... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@kristinaschram8501]

MrTieDye thank you so much!!

[@ginnyhansen4992]

thats a face! 🙃