Tie Dye: Black Lotus [Ice Dye]

This mandala design was inspired by the name of a user that commented on a previous design.
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I use Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes from:
www.dharmatrading.com
www.customcoloursinc.com/
www.grateful-dyes.com/
www.dyespin.com/
Links to the items I use in most of the tie dye videos:
Soda Ash: amzn.to/3gVcFB7
Black Sinew, 300-yard Roll: amzn.to/2XFVBr7
Brown Sinew, 300-yard Roll: amzn.to/2A0OAIB
Set of Two 8" Hemostats (Straight & Curved): amzn.to/3h2O4u0
Crayola Washable Markers: amzn.to/3gXgHJ8
1/2-Pound of Assorted Rubber Bands: amzn.to/3eYu8H6
Counter-top Ice Maker: amzn.to/3dnSOay
Dyeing Rack, set/3: amzn.to/2ANMlsu
Great 4-Tier, Rolling Storage Cart for your Dyes/Bottles: amzn.to/2Dc8ykH
Guar Gum: amzn.to/2UiOS4d
Sodium Alginate: amzn.to/2YmIhHt
Collapsible Hobby/Sewing Table: amzn.to/2Ycbyo9
Stainless Steel Cups, Tumblers, and Mugs for Epoxy Cup Turning: makerflocrafts.com?sca_ref=355883.bi1V5q3vi9
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[@foreveryoungerthanu]

Why hasn’t this gone viral!? This is awesome. Love your work, keep it up. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@CasperSallee]

i love what you did with the center

[@ceatonbusch]

So, I've been binge watching all your videos, and I decided to get some dye and shirts and try my hand in tie dying! Thank you for all the helpful tips and for showing your way of folding!! I'm so excited to try!!

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you!

[@ceatonbusch]

@@CasualCollisionsdo you have an email I could send you pictures throu? I did the rainbow and black circle and I'm just proud of myself. This was my first time ever tie dying!

[@kimlaffont9951]

Absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques. I've just become addicted to it.

[@CasualCollisions]

Thanks for the support. Happy viewing!

[@katherinenoggle6407]

Really really cool! I love the blue/black look, really reminds me of Japanese kimono indigo dyeing. Neato!

[@elviciosodelavida]

Sick man!! Turned out nice!!

[@virginiavoigt2418]

Beautiful lotus, and I appreciate the ebay reference. I like your more chatty self.

[@rashaatta7319]

Beautiful idea

[@kristarobinette3586]

Beautiful

[@Humans_are_ghetto]

You are the G.O.A.T. of this game.

[@vardamawlankar2160]

Loved it

[@Tyger_Eyez]

Stunning

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@lkmayhew9390]

Nicely done.👍

[@CasualCollisions]

Thank you.

[@Heather-ql4cq]

This one looked awesome.

[@loisreed222]

Shibori almost like I love it 🥰

[@iedareginafortiesteves8584]

Muito lindo! Você é ótimo profissional! Excelente professor também! Parabéns! Gratidão!

[@gianaseppanen]

Great video!! I was using a metal rack when dying-but it gave me some rust spots.. I used some Iron-Out which worked like a charm..

[@CasualCollisions]

I've used Evapo-Rust to fix rust issues on almost everything. Note: It's for fixing the rust on the metal; not for removing it from the fabric. I have a very hard time finding the cookie cooling racks that I use that have the wire in only a single direction versus the versions that have hundreds of small squares. The non-square versions are *much* easier to clean. Evapo-Rust plus cold blue on the areas that rust over time fixes the issue for me. Evapo-Rust, 32oz: amzn.to/2BrSt9U Evapo-Rust, 1gal: amzn.to/3fZUut7

[@gianaseppanen]

@@CasualCollisions Thank you so much for the info!

[@gaylemae]

So amazingly beautiful! I saw another KZbin where they tapped the powder onto the shirt with a brush to be more precise, rather than using a spoon. You used my fav colors! Nice job!!

[@CasualCollisions]

I've debated cutting pattern cards/masks out of heavy-weight paper and using those. One day.... one day.

[@mtndweller55]

Do you suggest a specific lwngth of hemostat to work with? Im trying to guess how long the ones you use are... 8"? Thanks!

[@CasualCollisions]

I use 8". They seem to be a good option for both large and small sections without having to purchase multiple sizes.

[@angelag7992]

Wow 😲!!!!!

[@chery1983]

Love your work... you’re inspiring! Have you made a video about thickening paint with guar? I tried today, but mine turned out too thick to soak through the layers. Any tips would be appreciated. Please keep making videos!

[@CasualCollisions]

I haven't. I've given a few tips over several videos that use thickened dye; but, I couldn't even fathom a guess which videos they were. I start with about 1/4 tsp per 16oz and add if it doesn't seem thick enough after 15 minutes.

[@chery1983]

Casual Collisions Thanks so much for answering my query. I’ll try again!

[@georgiadog4373]

Great video - can't wait to try it myself. I need to buy the curved hemostats first. Could you please add the name of the e-bay seller you used? Thanks!

[@CasualCollisions]

Odontomed2011

[@amandaunderwood2197]

This is incredible!! I really want to try this but don't really do tie dye much, just something I'm doing with the kids. Do you think Bobby pins could work instead of the hemostats?

[@CasualCollisions]

Possibly; but, you'd need to use rubber bands on the bobby pins to keep them as tight as possible.

[@amandaunderwood2197]

@@CasualCollisions thank you so much for getting back to me so quick! I appreciate it!

[@zoekarp2263]

Do you ever try to accelerate the melting process in a warmed (say, 200*f) oven?

[@CasualCollisions]

I wouldn't put the dye in an oven that I ever planned to use for food again. The dye will not work above 150-160F (I'd have to look up the max temp to be sure). The speed of the ice melting effects the overall design and I prefer the look around 70-85F.

[@SDSL33]

Hi..long time have not seen your work. Beautiful and thank you for the inspiration! Can you pls post the ebay link for the tongs? Thank you

[@CasualCollisions]

The ebay account for the hemostats is: Odontomed2011

[@shailareddy5213]

If you could .. please put links in the video description .. or names of the equipment you use. those clamps, dyes. etc. thank you

[@CasualCollisions]

Links to the dyes is posted in the description of every video. For the other items: sinew, forceps, etc. - the links need to be continuously updated as they're purchased from various listings on Amazon and eBay. For the sinew: I use artificial, waxed, flat sinew in 300-yard rolls. For the forceps: I usually buy from Odontomed2011 on eBay.

[@judysingh777]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Please tell me what type of syringe you used.

[@CasualCollisions]

I buy the syringes and blunt needles from Amazon: 100pk, 10ml, Luer Lock Syringes: amzn.to/2OjWtfm 100pk, 14ga, 1.5", Luer Lock Needles: amzn.to/3ep4pXj

[@judysingh777]

Casual Collisions You are the best!🙏🏼

[@tonycaban5039]

I can't believe the amount of dye powder that is used to make one ice dyed shirt! This is the one factor that keeps Me from experimenting with ice dying! But I do love the look of it! I think that a well done ice dyed piece looks better than a well done liquid dyed piece! I just really can't afford to do it myself! Question, Would a finished ice dyed shirt cost more to buy than the same exact shirt dyed with liquid? Or are they worth the same price in the end? Thanks Bro, Your videos are awesome!!

[@CasualCollisions]

I price them the same; however, I'll actually be increasing the pricing on my liquid dyed shirts in January 2020. Liquid dyes take longer for me to create due to the additional time required to mix up the dye each time as I make them so infrequently. With regards to cost: My average supplies cost to produce an XL size ice dyed shirt is $2.76. Shirt - $2.13, Dye - $0.56, and Water - $0.07. The water rate includes the ice, the rinse and a laundry w/extra rinse cycle. I do purchase dye in 1lb to 5lb jars - so, if you purchase in smaller quantities, your dye costs will be higher.

[@boa9535]

Casual Collisions: Thanks so much for that breakdown.

[@TarasBoychuk]

#casualcollisionsarmy *-*

[@kristarobinette3586]

Beautigul

[@rafifbekhamalez4300]

what size of hemostat you are using?

[@CasualCollisions]

They are 8". Set of Two 8" Hemostats (Straight & Curved): amzn.to/3h2O4u0

[@agnesquililanababao4852]

what do you call that color in clothing? Can i ask you...

[@CasualCollisions]

I don't understand your question.

[@idabsoloassassin4202]

It's called "Tie Dye" if that's what you're asking.

[@agnesquililanababao4852]

What color do you use in it?*