Tie Dye Designs: How To Make A Red, White, and Blue Spiral Tie Dye Shirt [Patriotic Tie Dye]

[@Levi-Salmon]

I've been trying to make this exact shirt for weeks and keep getting muddy purple spirals. The needle tip bottles and water soaking the white sections is a great tip I'm excited to try

[@FunEndeavors]

Awesome - I love using the needle tip bottles for designs like this. I hope your shirt turns out great!

[@FunEndeavors]

Mine wick too. I just try to leave a larger white area than I really want to end up white. I don't think there is any way to avoid any wicking unless you use thickened dye. I added just some plain water to the white areas on this shirt though, and it so I had less dye creep over into the white areas. If you haven't tried that - you might give it a shot. It's amazing how the most simple designs can sometimes be the most difficult.

[@Levi-Salmon]

@@FunEndeavors Haven't heard anyone mention that last point... I've been going crazy ruining shirt after shirt trying to make a perfect spiral lol

[@FunEndeavors]

Great - I hope that it helps!

[@JudiChristopher]

BEAUTIFUL

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! 😊

[@jamescahill9180]

incredibly amazing loved your art work keep it up

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stevereilly4495]

I dropped u a note on one of your video. I am new to all this, watching your videos have HELPED ME SOOOOO MUCH! I am a veteran so I want to try this spiral. I am also going to try this ‘technique’ to a shirt I wanted to make for a huge Mlwk Brewer’s fan w/blue and yellow in white- I tried it 1x and had major problems with the yellows going into the blue(team colors) , but u guessed it, in spots getting GEEEN. 😂THANK U 4 posting this…

[@FunEndeavors]

I'm so glad the videos are helping! Separating your colors with the white will help keep down some of the blending and getting green. Also, don't add too much dye to the center of the spiral or they will blend there. I recently made another spiral and gave some additional information about how to keep the white areas white. I'll add a link to that one in case you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnK1oqqhn6acaNE Thank you for your service. 🙂

[@stevereilly4495]

@@FunEndeavors hey, did what u said and it worked! So happy…. No bleeding. Thanks so much for your help! Also could I have that other video link? The one where u do various colors that u mentioned and explain the process more…. T/u looking forward to volunteering with some veteran friends and showing them the simple magic of art especially tye dye

[@FunEndeavors]

@@stevereilly4495 That's great - I'm so glad! The video I linked in the comment above is the one that I was referring to. It's a split spiral design where I use both red and blue along with the white of the shirt.

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

And how did you do that with your Fire Red and Midnight Blue to rinse out the dye from your video ✌🤗

[@FunEndeavors]

I rinsed it the same way I normally do. I started in cold water to rinse out the soda ash, and then warmed it up to hot and rinsed it until the water was almost clear.

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

When I started In cold water to rinse out the Dyes from the first step and then hot water to rinse out for the soda Ash. Like Normally does do.

[@barbarakuehl9214]

That is incredibly gorgeous!!!! I so love watching you work and create your art!!! Thanks for sharing. 😊👍

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@pattic.2975]

I found this old video, I'm wondering if you could use thick water instead of plain water? Love this easy to do shirt, (easy besides the spiral). 😆 Thanks!!! 🥰

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes, you could.

[@thekirksiffs5285]

What is the reason for turning the shirt inside out? Thank you for the beautiful videos.

[@FunEndeavors]

I turn the shirt inside out to avoid speckling from dye that didn't get fully dissolved. Hopefully, the speckles will stay on the inside of the shirt and not go through to the front side.

[@babatolaomole5961]

This is great. May I know why the shirt has to be turned inside out?

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I turn the shirt inside out to avoid any speckling from the dye. Sometimes there will be little bits that didn't get dissolved in the water and they can speckle the shirt.

[@babatolaomole5961]

@@FunEndeavors oh alright. Thank you.

[@lizfettler9320]

Thankyou. I'm gonna try this one❤❤❤

[@FunEndeavors]

That's great - have fun with it! 🙂

[@onomiempireDIY]

Hi dear nice one, must I soak in Soda ash first before dying it? ?

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes. If you are using the Procion Fiber Reactive dyes like I use, the soda ash is necessary to raise the pH so that the dye will bond properly with the fabric.

[@onomiempireDIY]

@@FunEndeavors How do I know which dye is reactive ? is it not better I use Soda ash to Soak them anyway.

[@FunEndeavors]

@@onomiempireDIY Fiber Reactive Dye is a particular kind of dye. The places that I purchase my dye from label them as fiber reactive so that I know exactly what I am purchasing. There are lots of different types of dyes though. If the dye isn't fiber reactive, the dye that you purchase should have instructions that tell you the proper way to use it. Soda ash may not be necessary. Here is a link to the dye that I used on this shirt: Midnight Blue and Fire Red from Dharma Trading Company: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html

[@onomiempireDIY]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you

[@FunEndeavors]

@@onomiempireDIY You are welcome! 🙂

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Oh my good Gubblies Firework Spiral how did I miss that Tutorial, Boolech.

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

😗😯

[@FunEndeavors]

Thanks! 🙂

[@Hallie0721]

worked great!!

[@FunEndeavors]

😀

[@sofiadoll4945]

Do I have the same result even if the t-shirt isn't dry?

[@FunEndeavors]

The red and blue might run more into the white area. When you start to apply the dye, if it starts to wick really badly into the area you are leaving white before you add the plain water - I would make the red and blue areas a little smaller to account for the wicking. Also, don't oversaturate your red and blue areas - that will help the dye not run into the white area as bad. Have fun!

[@suzanslayton3308]

Thank you so much fo sharing, I can't wait to do this just waiting on supplies to come. I'm so excited I found you. 💕

[@FunEndeavors]

That's great - I hope you have fun with it!

[@suzanslayton3308]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you.😁

[@barbarakuehl9214]

Me too! Isn't she amazing?!? I absolutely love her work!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@barbarakuehl9214 Aww...thank you!

[@nigarsultana5384]

One more question when i sock my t-shirt with soda ash water . stay Soda water warm or cool?

[@FunEndeavors]

It doesn't really matter. I mix my soda ash with warm water to dissolve it. Then I use the bucket of soda ash for weeks, and so it is cool when I soak the shirts.

[@nigarsultana5384]

@@FunEndeavors sorry i bother you again, I wana know pillow cover and t-shirt soda mixing and colouring are same process??

[@FunEndeavors]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean. If you are wanting to dye a pillow cover and it is 100% cotton - it would be the same process as dyeing a T-shirt. You would need to soak it in soda ash before you dye it.

[@nigarsultana5384]

How long time t-shirt soak in the soda ash?

[@FunEndeavors]

About 20-30 minutes. You can soak longer though - it won't hurt.

[@LilVixen1999]

I love watching your videos. I want to do a reversed tye dye yin yang on a black shirt. Do you have any videos on that? I look but couldn't find any. Thought maybe I missed some.

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I'm sorry, but that isn't a design that I've done.

[@rebeccapulley2593]

LilVixen1999 You should check out Mr Tie Dye, he might have an idea on how to do a design like that

[@FunEndeavors]

I agree - I think Mr. Tie Dye does that one.

[@LilVixen1999]

Thank you guys. Going to check him out now. 😊

[@luxananunnak9308]

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[@annegarcelon2509]

What brand of dye do you recommend?

[@FunEndeavors]

I use Procion MX Fiber Reactive Dye. It can be purchased from several suppliers in the US: Dharma Trading Company, Grateful Dyes, Custom Colours, and Prochemical and Dye. I know that there are other suppliers, but these are the ones that I am familiar with and that I purchase from.

[@arianekaufman9496]

Does it have to be inside out like will it make a big difference?

[@FunEndeavors]

It doesn't have to be turned inside out. I do it to help avoid freckling or speckling from any undissolved dye.

[@coolfuntiedyecreations2853]

How much are the dyes for the whole set of them and how much are them separate

[@FunEndeavors]

I purchase my dyes from Dharma Trading Company. Here is a link to their website. I used the Fire Red and the Midnight Blue on this shirt. It looks like they are out of stock on the Fire Red, and the price for the Midnight Blue depends on what size container you purchase. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html

[@Copperpot415]

love it! bravo, nicely done and enjoyed the whole of your presentation. cheers

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@spartif]

When I use red I always end up with pink instead of white after I wash it out. Any tips or tricks?

[@FunEndeavors]

I always begin rinsing in cold water to rinse out the soda ash. I try to rinse the white areas really well first before I rinse the other areas of the shirt. Once the soda ash is out of the shirt, it is less likely that the colors are going to bond with the fabric since the dye needs the higher pH to bond properly. Then I warm the water to hot and rinse to rinse out the excess dye that didn't bond with the fabric. If I soak the shirt to get out the excess dye, I add a little bit of blue Dawn dish soap to the hot water. Blue Dawn is pH neutral and will help keep the excess dye that is soaked out of the shirt from bonding back onto the shirt in a different area. When I wash it in the washing machine after rinsing, I always use a little Dharma's Textile Detergent which is also good to help keep any dye from bonding to the fabric.

[@bggines_1260]

Hello m'am! I made a four-pie spiral of blue, grey, red and white but it didn't turned out good because the red part somehow stained the white area into pinkish, how do i avoid this? Ty! Ps. I also squirted the white part with thickened water.

[@FunEndeavors]

I'm sorry your white area stained. It's really important to make sure you allow the excess dye to drain away from the shirt while it is processing. If the shirt sits in red dye it will stain. Then I rinse the white area first with cold water to get the soda ash out of that area, before I rinse the rest of the shirt really well in cold water. Using textile detergent in the washer will keep any of the color from the washer from bonding to that area as well.

[@bggines_1260]

@@FunEndeavors thank you very much, i will learn from this tip!

[@michelleromero3857]

Did she dry it out or wash it after.

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes, I always rinse and wash my items before photographing them.

[@nineteeneight19]

I love thisss!😻😻

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!

[@chloemelip6566]

love this

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!

[@nigarsultana5384]

Please tell me your colour mixing details It’s help me more

[@FunEndeavors]

I am using the Procion Fiber Reactive dyes from Dharma Trading Company for this shirt. I mixed 4 teaspoons of dye, 1 Tablespoon of Urea and 1 cup of water.

[@nigarsultana5384]

@@FunEndeavors thank you very much 🙂 . Happy dyeing. ❤

[@FunEndeavors]

You are welcome - you too!

[@kara6898]

I have been trying to do this for days but Everytime I rinse the white parts turn pink idk what to do I've tried everything! Any tips on what to do

[@FunEndeavors]

Hi Kara - I start by rinsing really well in cold water to rinse out the soda ash. I try my best to rinse the white area first and keep the dye away from that area until it's been rinsed. Once the soda ash is rinsed from the shirt, it isn't as likely to bond with some of the excess red and blue dye. Then I warm the water up to hot to rinse out the dye that didn't bond with the shirt. If I need to soak the shirt to get out the excess dye, I will add some Blue Dawn Dishwashing detergent to the water. Dawn is pH neutral and will help keep the dye from redepositing on the shirt. When I put it in the washing machine, I use Dharma's textile detergent to help keep the dye from redepositing on the shirt during the washing process.

[@marildamottagularte3213]

Oi,gostaria tanto quê você colocasse legenda,pois sou brasileira e não domíno o inglês bgd BJ de luz*****

[@marialuizapelegrino3791]

Isso mesmo. Gostaria que fosse legendado em português. Obg.

[@davidgacita5929]

Fork is really needed? Ok thanks I really just watch this cause this is our project 😁

[@FunEndeavors]

No, you don't need the fork. You can pinch the center with your fingers and spiral it that way.

[@chriscconnor5300]

Why did you do it inside out? And is it better to die with a barely damp shirt?

[@FunEndeavors]

I turn the shirt inside out to avoid any speckling from undissolved dye. I personally like to dye my shirts dry - damp is fine too though. On thicker folds (mandalas, geodes, etc...), I get better color saturation when the shirt is dry. However, it isn't necessary with this shirt to dye it dry.

[@taragayle24]

Dharma is clearly the best... but pretty expensive. Can the colors remain this vivid when using tulip/ rit?

[@FunEndeavors]

I haven't ever worked with Rit, and I haven't used the Tulip for a really long time (close to 15 years), so I'm not sure. I know they have a lot of new products out, but I have no idea how well they work. The Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes don't fade though. I wear a shirt out before it starts to fade. Most of the dye companies offer a starter kit that isn't too expensive. That's usually what I suggest to people who are curious about the professional dyes, but not sure where to begin. Here is a link to the Dharma kits. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/tie-dye-kits.html I know that Grateful Dyes has kits as well though.

[@flockingfathers4514]

Where do I find or how do I make soda ash?? You said that you soak your shirt in it, but also say the shirt is not wet in the video. I’m confused.

[@FunEndeavors]

I mix 1 cup of dry soda ash into 1 gallon of water to make my soda ash solution. I soak the shirt in the soda ash solution and wring it out before I tie it. Then I allow the shirt to dry out before I apply the dye. I purchase soda ash (sodium carbonate) from Dharma Trading Company where I buy my dyes. Here is a link to what I purchase: Soda Ash: www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html I haven't ever used it, but a product called Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda can be found in the laundry area of the grocery store and it is also soda ash.

[@no_peace]

You can put baking soda in the oven for an hour at 400°F to make it too It needs to be in a thin layer on a baking sheet. There are a lot of videos showing how to do it

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Is that regular water your putting into the white area?

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes it is.

[@winniegrant8113]

Awesome ✨👍🏾🌹. Thz

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!

[@marcelaarriagada6612]

Water alone?

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes, I added plain water to the area that I wanted to keep white.

[@ashez1987]

by washing the shirt in soda ash first doesn't bleed the color?

[@FunEndeavors]

The shirt is soaked in soda ash before the color is added. It is soaked in a soda ash solution, wrung out until barely damp, tied, then dyed. I have a video showing the process that I use to keep the white areas white when I rinse out my shirts. Here is the link if you would like to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCmmKKeer-beZY

[@ashez1987]

@@FunEndeavors but still the colours would bleed right? what colours are you using?

[@FunEndeavors]

@@ashez1987 Yes, the colors will bleed into the white area a little bit when you apply them. I'm using Fire Red and Midnight Blue from Dharma Trading Company.

[@cynthiacler9284]

Why did you turn this shirt inside out, but other spiral designs you dont?

[@FunEndeavors]

I do it to avoid speckling from any undissolved dye. I didn't always use to do it, but I've gotten in the habit of doing it recently.

[@SeasonsOFcolors]

My red has some yellowing and my spiral looks like shit . I’m using 6 rubber bands

[@FunEndeavors]

Some reds will split with a yellow at the edges. I noticed that Dharma came out with a new red recently that is supposed to be a pure red without any of the yellow or pink. I haven't tried it yet, but it is called "Dye-namite".

[@esclavo_del_siglo_xxi]

This is amaizing. I have a question how can I keep the white parts of the shirt when rinsing?

[@esclavo_del_siglo_xxi]

whenever I rinse the shirt, the white parts are painted a lighter shade than the one I use

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I made a single color spiral video showing the process I use to keep the white areas white. Hopefully it will help. Here's a link to that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCmmKKeer-beZY

[@rachaeltomaro9147]

You may have had no further issues with this, but I had similar problems when I first started dyeing, but only with certain colors. The secret that I found is waiting LONGER than 24 hours for the dyes to completely absorb, then when you begin rinsing, your water must be seriously COLD. It stops the processing of the dye into the material fibers. Some people even suggest that you refrigerate before rinsing to cool everything down and stop the dyes from processing/batching. Same goes if you are undergoing generally cooler temperatures and you want to be sure that your dyes reached the proper "over 70-75 degrees" in order to process and get into those material fibers, they will microwave! I have yet to do this, but if you try it, look up a couple viewpoints on time and length. I have NO clue on that, lol! Good luck! :)

[@margaritadelay1315]

I seen that fly I tried to swat it away 🤣 it didn't work but u got it

[@FunEndeavors]

🤣 I didn't want him messing up my tie dye!

[@edwingalan3956]

idol maylamgaw hahaha

[@dreamycats8034]

Pls use subtitles... And give proper information that how much you use colour, soda ash etc...I mean the quantity

[@FunEndeavors]

You can turn the subtitles on for a video on KZbin if you would like to by clicking the settings icon at the bottom of the video. As far as the amounts of dye and soda ash that are used, I mix them up according to the recommended directions from the dye supplier. Depending on where you purchase your dye, those instructions might be different. The amount of dye powder used differs depending on the color. The dyes for this shirt were from Dharma Trading Company (the dye colors and link to the website are in the description below the video), and I mixed 4 tsp. of each color of dye to 1 cup of water and 1 Tablespoon of Urea. Then the soda ash solution is 1 cup of soda ash to 1 gallon of water.