Tie-Dye Pattern: How To Mix “Chem” Water For Tie Dye

[@Art_Howard]

Good morning.. Thanks for sharing.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Thank you too! 😌❤️🌈

[@PennyPennyMoore]

Very informative. Thank you. 💜

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Penelope, you are so welcome! Thank you. 😊❤️🌈

[@kguthrie115]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing 🌈

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Thanks for the view, Katie. I sincerely appreciate the support. The views and 👍and comments help this reach other new dyers like me. ☺️❤️🌈

[@Shannon_Dodd]

Thank you. 💙💙💙

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Any time! 🥰❤️🌈

[@DianaDyesEverything]

I’ve heard of urea but not calsolene oil. What’s that for? Thanks for sharing your process. 🥰

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Good question! Calsolene is a wetting agent and increases the evenness of dyeing. I use this “chem” water to mix my liquid dyes. Hope this helps. 😊❤️🌈

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Your Chem water is only simular to mine in the same proportion of urea to water. I also add 2 other ingredients beyond the oil. I almost always dye dry. Thanks for sharing.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

I dye damp so this works for me. I’ve considered adding salt. At this time for what I make, chem water isn’t even necessary. It’s out there as an option for those looking to learn about it. 😁❤️🌈

[@tonilarimore8863]

Do you see a significant difference between using the urea/oil mixture and just plain tap water? Or does it work better for specific processes?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Great question Toni. The short answer is no. Chem water isn’t necessary. I was trying to dye dry and having problems with saturation. I no longer dye dry. Urea helps dissolve stubborn dyes, for example, lemon yellow. If you live in a dry climate urea is helpful to keep the fabric damp during batching. Once the project dries the reaction stops and can hinder vibrancy. If you keep it covered in plastic or with a lid it shouldn’t dry out before 24 hours… The calsolene oil is there to help blend the dye for an even look. Also, not necessary. Since I have the products I use them. This tutorial is a demonstration of my process. A lot of the master dyers use “chem” water for things like Kenny Style and Wig Wags. The more intricate things you see out there. It’s a matter of preference. I hope this help! 😁❤️🌈

[@vermontmom4232]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo muchly, thank you!

[@tonilarimore8863]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo Thank you for sharing your reasoning.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

@@vermontmom4232 You’re welcome! ❤️🌈

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

@@tonilarimore8863 No problem, Toni! ❤️🌈

[@Bobby_TheHammer]

Thanks

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

No problem. Thanks for watching! ❤️🌈

[@jennywinfield9248]

Can you freeze the urea mixture or dye mixture in ice trays and use them? I want vibrant colors in an ice dye. (I'm just beginning)

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

In my opinion urea is not needed in ice dyes. I don’t use it. Urea is a wetting agent. In ice dye there is enough moisture via the ice. Urea is meant to be used with liquid dyes. Now that being said, yes you can freeze urea if you really want to. Hope this helps! 😄❤️🌈

[@jennycritter]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo Thanks! This helps! I just want vibrant colors to stay! :)

[@HighJackerTees]

What’s this for? Mixing your dye? Thanks!

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

You are correct. This is what I use to mix my dye. ❤️🌈

[@JulesKoch-]

The unfun but necessary part of tie dye. 💜

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Yes!! Mixing chemicals and dye is the worst part! That’s probably why I love ice dying so much! 😂❤️🌈

[@denisekrausnick2258]

What exactly is casoline oil?? First time I've heard of it. What does it do?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Good question, Denise. Calsolene oil is a wetting agent is very helpful when dyeing tightly woven fabrics or for generally increasing evenness of dyeing. It breaks the surface tension and 'wets-out' the fabric making it easier to dye. Hope this helps. ❤️🌈

[@denisekrausnick2258]

Thanks for the information on the calsoline oil . How often do you use urea?? All the time??

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

@@denisekrausnick2258 I use what’s in this gallon jug every time I mix liquid dye. The only exception is when I make thickened dye, I use plain tap water for that. You can mix dye with plain tap water if you want. This recipe is for going to the next level if you’re so inclined. ❤️🌈

[@JamisonOBrien]

I haven’t heard of the oil. What is that for?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Calsolene is a wetting agent and increases the evenness of dyeing. 😁❤️🌈

[@JamisonOBrien]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo Thank you.

[@lauragoldstein2506]

What is this solution of chemical water used for, in tie-dying?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Great question, Laura. I use this concoction to mix my liquid dye. If you don’t have these things you can use plain tap water. ☺️❤️🌈 in this playlist there are tutorials showing how I mix dye. kzbin.info/aero/PLnzbiHDLbWnUOWqT4-N-0lT2zzDrN0gNA

[@lauragoldstein2506]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo thanks.

[@richardfissel3317]

What was the other chemical besides Urea and what does it do.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Richard, Calsolene is a wetting agent and increases the evenness of dyeing. ❤️🌈

[@richardfissel3317]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo where do you get it?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Dharma. If you look in the description box I have a clickable link to it and pretty much everything else I use. I hope you find this helpful. ☺️❤️🌈

[@JordanAnastasio]

No sodium alginate?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

I add it to the dye bottle or use extra dye to thicken. ☺️♥️🌈

[@Flower.Child.]

This is how I do it but I use two tsp oil per gallon. ✌🏻

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

The directions on the bottle say 1/2 tsp per gallon so I thought I was being heavy handed with 1 tsp. 😁❤️🌈

[@mariannaarkadia]

Hi! How long can this be stored for?

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

I go through it really quick so I don’t know for sure. I’ve heard that if it smells like ammonia it has spoiled. 2 weeks?? 🤷‍♀️❤️🌈

[@India_Adams]

How often do you mix this? 🌀💗

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Depends on how much liquid dyeing I’m doing. If I had to guesstimate, I’d say once a month to two months. I just keep it under the sink. 😁❤️🌈

[@India_Adams]

@@BelladonnaDyesCo Good to know. Thanks.

[@_Just_Do_It_]

✌🏻😁

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Thanks for watching! ❤️🌈

[@BobThorton]

I just use tap water to mix my dyes.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

That works too. 😄❤️🌈

[@andrewwhite9097]

The violent lasagna jelly sparkle because wool endoscopically jog over a calm octagon. adventurous, capricious cloud

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

If you say so. I’ll take your word for it, Andrew. Thank goodness I love it so you have a great video and I hope you’re having a good time. ❤️🌈

[@chrisparker8233]

Brilliant.