Tie Dyeing A Purple Geode Ice Dyed T-shirt

[@kimberlypantos4826]

I want to thank you for being clear and slow. And the soft background music. Was very soothing. I didn’t have to turn the volume down and then Miss what you’re talking about. So thanks again keep up the good work

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it.

[@Jerrodbasketball]

This is incredible. Way better than half the tie dye videos on KZbin.

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much!

[@michelehesse128]

I've never seen the dye being put on before the ice in ice dying. I'll have to try it this way next time. This came out so nice.

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@heidivela1567]

This is a gorgeous geode and that ecru is one of my favorites

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I love the ecru too!

[@vivgleeson8057]

I have been trying to figure out how to do this style of dye for a good while now! Thank you for the amazing tutorial!

[@FunEndeavors]

You're welcome - I'm glad you like it!

[@astralcloth]

This is so awesome! I haven’t seen anyone use silicone cake mold yet - what a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I saw someone else on facebook using it and ordered some myself. It is a fantastic idea - perfect for ice dyeing!

[@lirazpustizzi918]

@@FunEndeavors do you have a link for those? I just keep getting molds for cake shapes not the borders you used

[@FunEndeavors]

@@lirazpustizzi918 Yes, here is the Amazon link. Silicone Cake Molds: amzn.to/2EnsaU2

[@Uvvibes]

This was Awesome never seen a geode tie dye before

[@FunEndeavors]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@heidivela1567]

Great job Angie on another beautiful piece

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! 😊

[@chesperdylian4102]

omg it's so pretty 😭 wish I had all those colors

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much!

[@TheWVbear]

All I can say is WoW!!! I love the color pallet 🙂 The two geode shirts you have done are the best I have ever seen hands down and by far my favorite pattern of all tie dye. The ecru is a good blender and color enhancer. I would love to see this in a lapis/blue pallet. Thank you for sharing 🙂👍 Oh btw I got my panda, would you believe that it was incredibly damaged during shipping. But at least they are sending me a replacement. If the next one is broke I am goin' back to more "traditional" methods 🙄 LoL

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much! I really like how this one turned out - I love the geode pattern too. I agree that the Ecru is great to add just a little something extra to the shirt. That's a bummer about your Panda Spin Dryer being damaged. Hopefully the next one is in good shape. It will make wringing your shirts out so much easier.

[@timdavis9031]

Fantastic Job !!! Great Video ! Thank you so much for the instruction.

[@FunEndeavors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nikkibranigan7888]

I’m wondering why you turn the shirt inside out? Love it!!!

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! It is to avoid some of the speckling that can happen with undissolved dye. If you'd like a bit more information, I have a blog post about this topic. Here is the link: www.funendeavors.com/tie-dye-blog/otorauggpvlo2jzw4v8lj8skcmcpts

[@MaddCrafty]

Wondering why you turn the shirt inside out before you tie it ? 🧐 love your videos! They're so helpful.

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I turn them inside out to avoid speckling from any undissolved dye. I actually have a blog post on my website for this question if you would like to read it: www.funendeavors.com/tie-dye-blog/otorauggpvlo2jzw4v8lj8skcmcpts

[@Pasos4me]

I’m a beginner and have only done a couple of ice dyes. Can a beginner expect to achieve similar results going by your instructions or should I start with something easier? Do you have beginner type videos?

[@FunEndeavors]

If you are comfortable using sinew, this shirt isn't a difficult design. In fact, the messier you tie your geodes, the better they look. You just need to make sure and get your sinew nice and tight so that you have the definition lines. I have quite a few other geode shirts on my channel. Here is a link to my latest one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX2VZmWGj6unf5Y

[@Mary-of6dn]

Beautiful!!!

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!!

[@zoedorival]

Hello from Australia, what is ecru please what is it used for. Also how do you get your ties so tight, I can put 6/7 wrap around pulling as hard as I can and never get the white lines, I see you only do 1/2 Love the shirt 🥰

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! Ecru is a beige dye that splits with a slight hint of green/gray. It doesn't add much color, but I use it to fill in any blank spaces and add some depth to geodes. Are you using sinew for your ties? I think using a sinew puller helps a lot too. I have smaller hands and the sinew puller helps me get a better grip so that I can pull really hard. I keep pulling until I feel the sinew catch and tighten down on itself. The lines need to be right on top of each other too for them to tighten properly.

[@zoedorival]

@@FunEndeavors thank you for reply Yes I use sinew and a puller I tied up a few last night and pulled so tight sinew snapped, let’s hope that works when I dye them this weekend

[@FunEndeavors]

@@zoedorival It sounds like you're doing everything right. It may be your sinew. I've purchased rolls before that didn't have enough wax or weren't heavy enough and didn't work very well.

[@zoedorival]

@@FunEndeavors thank you, may have to buy a new roll and see 😊

[@FunEndeavors]

@@zoedorival Hopefully that's the problem. That would be an easy fix.

[@BelladonnaDyesCo]

Love it!! ❤️🌈

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!!

[@Streetbeat32]

Hi! This is beautiful and inspiring. I have a question about the ice. I've seen people put the powder dye on top of the ice before as well, have you tried that also? I wonder what the difference would be..

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much! Yes, I ice dye by adding the dye over the top of the ice too sometimes. I find that adding the dye before adding the ice gives me a little better control over where I place the dye. In my opinion, adding the dye first also gives a more defined look to the dye. I think the shirt has more of a watercolor look when the dye is added over the top of the ice. It just depends on the look that you are going for. One of my first videos that I posted was a comparison of the two methods. Here is a link to that video if you'd like to see it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjVfYKefMakm6c

[@marianaalmeida5667]

Amaaaazing!! If I wanted to dye leggings with colours similar to this vid what colour should I buy the leggings? Does this work on black clothing?

[@FunEndeavors]

I would purchase white leggings. You would have to remove part of the color with a reverse dye process before trying to dye a black item. I have a video showing how I reverse dyed a black shirt in a geode pattern if you are interested in the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZKzf5uLp7Nkr5Y

[@treefrogbaby]

So you don't "muck" your shirt, which I take to mean: "let it sit in the offrun of liquid?" Am I right in seeing that you let the water run through?

[@FunEndeavors]

I didn't muck dye this one. The rack allowed the runoff to go through the shirt. You're right, muck is the runoff from the melted ice mixed with the dye.

[@baltasarmoa4343]

Hi! The video is great, but I have a question. I did it, and after washing the color dulls a bit, how can I make the color look good?

[@FunEndeavors]

If the color is dulling - it could either be the dye that you are using (I use Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes), or you might not be allowing it to process long enough at a high enough temperature for the dye to properly react with the fabric. I usually leave my shirts for 24 hours at a temperature of over 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@raylenecline9292]

Should you always check the back to possibly add more die?

[@FunEndeavors]

Unless a shirt is processing in the "muck" - I do normally turn the shirt over to make sure the dye came through to the back side. In this case, I went ahead and added more dye to the back. However, I rarely do anymore. I usually add the dye a little thicker to the front side of the shirt and then add another layer of ice to the top to force more of the dye through the shirt. Occasionally though I will have to turn the shirt over and add an additional layer of dye and ice to the back.

[@KELOC1]

Any tips on how to get those white geode lines? I’m new to all this. Bought some dharma dyes, sinew, soda ash etc. I mainly do the ice dyes. I like those best. The shirts come out awesome. But it’s like some of the dyes seep threw the sinew even though I wrap it extremely tight. So it doesn’t show all the lines.. 😒 thanks for any info

[@FunEndeavors]

I think it's easier to get the sinew lines really tight if the shirt is slightly damp when I tie it. I can compress the fabric easier and pull the sinew tighter. I also use a sinew puller which helps me get a good grip to pull. I have smaller hands and I always had a tough time getting the sinew really tight just using the roll of sinew to pull with. I've seen tie dyers use a variety of things for sinew pullers - it doesn't necessarily have to be fancy. It also helps to allow the shirt to fully dry before applying the dye. When the shirt dries, it tightens up around the sinew. To make your lines more pronounced, you can add some additional wraps of sinew to make them a little wider.

[@Annaeg87]

I am guessing before washing you remove all the sinew? Any other tips for that?

[@FunEndeavors]

Yes, I usually untie it after rinsing in cold water for awhile.

[@ADBC9054]

How do you get your shirts to look that precise. Every time I tie dye it ends up getting blotchy after it’s dyed.

[@FunEndeavors]

What type dye are you using, and are you liquid or ice dyeing?

[@sammylane21]

Can this be done with luminous paint or glow in the dark paint?

[@FunEndeavors]

I've never tried anything like that so I'm not really sure.

[@lindadorner5171]

Did you have to replenish the ice over the time?

[@FunEndeavors]

I usually check the shirt after the first layer melts. If there is still quite a bit of undissolved dye sitting on top of the shirt, I add another layer of ice. Since I rack dyed this shirt, I could also look on the back side and make sure the dye came through to the back side. If there are white areas on the back I can either add more ice to see if I can force more dye through to the back, or I can flip the shirt and add dye to the back side too. I tend to be heavy handed with the dye though so I usually don't have to flip a geode and add more dye to the back.

[@pegrish7701]

I have the dye color ivory from Dharma. Is that like Ecru - like an off white? I wondered what to do with it. How did you make up your color swatches? with ice? or did you mix up a small batch of each color?

[@FunEndeavors]

I have the Ivory as well. On my color swatches, the Ivory is kind of a light yellow. Where the Ecru is more of a taupe color. I hope that makes sense. KZbin won't let me post photos on comments - sorry. I took a piece of white cotton fabric and I cut it into squares. When I get a color that is new I mix up that color (liquid), and just write the name of the color in the corner of a square of the fabric with Sharpie, soak it in soda ash, then I put the square into a small ziploc bag and squirt a little of the dye on top and process like normal. I use the swatches all the time when I'm choosing the colors for a shirt.

[@susanhaylett7155]

Hi, I love this! Can I ask what is the benefit of adding more soda ash on top as it was already soaked in soda ash beforehand? I’ve only done a couple of ice dye projects so far so am a newbie :)

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much! I add the additional soda ash just to make sure that when the ice melts and runs through the shirt, it doesn't wash out too much of the original soda ash from the soaking process. On ice dyed shirts, I will sometimes add several layers of ice.

[@susanhaylett7155]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you! I wouldn’t have thought of that, I’m going to try this technique on cotton velour and will definitely add more soda ash :)

[@FunEndeavors]

@@susanhaylett7155 You're welcome - have fun!

[@newlook973]

Could you tell me please is this a Baking Soda? Bicarbonate soda?

[@openbelt6019]

Hello! After you waited the 24 hours, did you unwrapped, rinse, then wash and dried. Or washed And dried still wrapped? Thank you.

[@FunEndeavors]

Hello! I start rinsing with it still tied in cold water to rinse out the soda ash that is in the shirt. Then I gradually warm the water to hot and untie the shirt and continue rinsing until the water is almost clear before putting it into the washing machine on a hot cycle with some Dharma's Textile Detergent or Synthrapol.

[@openbelt6019]

@@FunEndeavors thank you!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@openbelt6019 you're welcome!

[@openbelt6019]

@@FunEndeavors Also, perhaps I didn’t tied the sinew tight enough because the color was still able to pass through. It still looks really cool! Would that be the issue?

[@FunEndeavors]

@@openbelt6019 that could be. I wrap the sinew around an area a couple of times and then pull it really tight until I feel it lock and tighten down on the area. Then I will give a couple more wraps to that area and repeat the process. Once it is properly wrapped, the dye shouldn't be able to get under that area.

[@alondraestrada303]

Dumb question but when you wash the shirt before anything do you use any detergent or softener? Please educate this beginner🙏

[@FunEndeavors]

I wash the shirt initially in hot water and a little Dharma's Textile Detergent or Synthrapol. This helps to get out any of the sizing or other chemicals that may be in the shirt from the manufacturing process. Then I dry the shirt without using Fabric Softener - I don't want the shirt to have any kind of a coating on it from the fabric softener that would interfere with the dyeing process. When I am ready to dye the shirt, I soak it in a soda ash solution for at least 20-30 minutes and wring it out until it is barely damp before I begin tying it. To get better saturation into the middle of the geode folds, I usually allow the shirt to dry completely after it is tied before I begin applying the dye.

[@alondraestrada303]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you so much for replying!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@alondraestrada303 You are welcome!

[@lucindawelenc2191]

You can also use blue Dawn dishwashing detergent if you're just experimenting. If you use dryer sheets, DO NOT dry the shirts in the dryer before dyeing. Let them dry on the line. Dryer sheets will leave a residue on the inside of the dryer that can get on the shirts.

[@nv9594]

While the ice dye is batching do you have to cover it somehow or just leave it out?

[@FunEndeavors]

If I leave it inside, I normally just leave it alone and don't cover it. However, I do cover it if I place it outside to process.

[@CarolinaHernandez-yn6fy]

When I tried it it came out more like a bullseye do you know what I might have done wrong?

[@FunEndeavors]

Did you start tying from the bottom? When I start tying from the top or the middle of the geode, it is really easy to make it more of a bullseye shape. If you started from the bottom and it still ended up like a bullseye - when I start to get close to the end or the middle of the geode I kind of mess with the middle area by pushing in some of the fabric and try to make it messy. This is truly a design that looks much better the messier your fold is. If the shirt is too wrinkle free and perfect it doesn't look as natural.

[@atticuspml]

i'd love to learn this!! Know of any sources i can find powdered dye and the string used?

[@FunEndeavors]

Absolutely - I have links below this video in the description for the type of dye I used and where I purchased it - along with a link to the artificial deer sinew (the string) that I used to tie the shirt.

[@mitzihochheiser676]

Good evening. Thank you for this video, very helpful as are the links in the comments. I plan to try it next weekend on a skirt. On another note would you mind sharing where you found the bobbin for your sinew? I love it.

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! I purchased the sinew puller from a man named Nikolay Savin on facebook. Here is his contact information. facebook.com/nstiedye/

[@mitzihochheiser676]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you so much!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@mitzihochheiser676 you are welcome!

[@mitzihochheiser676]

@@FunEndeavors Me again. Do you have a video or blog or something you can point me to that goes over beginner mistakes or common problems or things to avoid? You make it all look so easy in your wonderful videos and I would like to learn from your mistakes LOL!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@mitzihochheiser676 I've definitely made a lot of mistakes over the years - ha! I've started a blog on my website. So far I've just been expounding more on some of the videos that I've posted. However, I am always looking to answer questions in my blog. Do you have any particular questions that you would like answered? Here is a link to the blog: www.funendeavors.com/tie-dye-blog

[@deannapatrick7299]

It's really pretty! What is ecru?

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you! That's a dye color from Dharma Trading Company.

[@evaughnaammons2302]

Can you talk about the soda ash solution?

[@FunEndeavors]

Hi - Soda ash is Sodium Carbonate and it is what is used to raise the pH to bond the Procion Fiber Reactive dye that I use properly with the fabric and make it permanent. I purchase mine from Dharma Trading Company and make a soda ash solution by mixing 1 cup of powdered soda ash with 1 gallon of water. I have a bit more information on a video that I made showing how I mix the dye and soda ash solution. Here is a link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCwh3dqntF1oac

[@imelsalad]

can u do this but instead use the regular tiedye method ? would tht turn out bad ?

[@FunEndeavors]

You can use liquid dye on a geode tie dye. The colors won't have the same watercolor effect though, and you won't get the various color splits that come from ice dyeing.

[@imelsalad]

Fun Endeavors thankyou fr responding !

[@FunEndeavors]

@@imelsalad you are welcome!

[@jamesproffitt9641]

Did you grab the front and back or just one layer

[@FunEndeavors]

I grabbed just the front, and work with just 1 layer. When I did the geode that is on the shoulder the geode wrapped around to the back side, but I'm only grabbing 1 side of the shirt at a time.

[@asdt2858]

So cool!!

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you so much!

[@Annaeg87]

Is there any reason my usual dyer and immersion blender wouldn't be ok to use?

[@FunEndeavors]

I'm not sure what you are asking?

[@Annaeg87]

@@FunEndeavors sorry, I meant to say dryer. I'm looking at the products you linked.

[@Annaeg87]

Should separate items be used for tie dying than for regular laundry and cooking?

[@FunEndeavors]

@@Annaeg87 You can use an immersion blender to mix your dyes. I personally don't use any food type item for tie dyeing and also for food products. I have an immersion blender that I use, but I keep it with my tie dye supplies. You can use your regular dryer to dry your finished shirts in after they have been dyed and washed. The Panda Spin Dryer that I use isn't really a dryer though. It spins the water out of the shirts and leaves them barely damp. It's really a machine that does only the spin cycle like is on your washing machine. The advantage of my Panda Spin Dryer is that there is a spout on the front where the soda ash solution that is being spun out of the shirts can drain into a container. I pour the soda ash that is spun off back into my soda ash solution bucket and keep reusing it. It also doesn't have a heating element.

[@FunEndeavors]

@@Annaeg87 I don't use the same items that I use for tie dyeing on food. However, you can use your regular washing machine and dryer on tie dyed items after they have been dyed and rinsed really well. I don't wash the freshly dyed shirts with my regular laundry though. They always get washed alone with other tie dye items.

[@sailormoon1557]

Do I need to wash shirt before ? Is it necessary?

[@FunEndeavors]

During the manufacturing process, shirts can be treated with chemicals. These chemicals can interfere with the dyeing process. Therefore, I wash all of my shirts in Dharma Trading Company's textile detergent before I begin dyeing them.

[@sailormoon1557]

@@FunEndeavors thank you so much for your response 🤗 I’m hoping to soon try it and do them for myself. I’ll keep watching your entertaining videos ☺️☺️😊

[@FunEndeavors]

@@sailormoon1557 You're welcome - have fun!

[@delialiwanag8884]

Did you add some more ice once the first had all melted?

[@FunEndeavors]

I only added 1 coat of ice to the first side, but I turned the shirt over and added a light coat of dye, soda ash, and ice to the 2nd side.

[@delialiwanag8884]

@@FunEndeavors Thank you!

[@delialiwanag8884]

Is senew the same with waxed thread?

[@FunEndeavors]

@@delialiwanag8884 You're welcome!

[@FunEndeavors]

@@delialiwanag8884 It is waxed, but it's quite a bit thicker than regular thread. Here is a link to the kind that I buy if you would like to check it out. Artificial Sinew: www.amazon.com/Artificial-Sinew-Beading-Thread-Natural/dp/B07FL95S7C/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=artificial+waxed+sinew&dchild=1&keywords=artificial+waxed+sinew&pd_rd_i=B07FL95S7C&pd_rd_r=1bf8d84a-6bf4-43fe-b717-8c9cc8a88ed8&pd_rd_w=7bK0x&pd_rd_wg=UIL0v&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=P2AAQCQFWZR209MVVR2B&psc=1&qid=1592783522&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc

[@gogumagoon]

obSESSSSED

[@FunEndeavors]

Thank you!

[@elanawilliams6148]

Powder dyes doesn't seem convenient at all.

[@FunEndeavors]

The powdered Procion Fiber Reactive dye is really great to use for ice dyeing. There are a few pure colored dyes, but most dyes are a mixture of several dye colors. When you use the powder to ice dye, the dye colors split out into the individual colors which gives a great effect on the shirt.

[@jessisblessed6689]

Powder dye is incredibly versatile and easy to use or mix into liquid.... I don't see what's inconvenient about it 🤷

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

Its pronounced SIN YEW...not 'sinooo.'

[@FunEndeavors]

You are right!