Trying Ice Dyeing // Playing With Tie Dye

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I have started dyeing fabric yardage now too, and let's just say I'm excited to show you sometime 🤩

[@nanettebromley8843]

oooh cannot wait to see how they turn out. Loved all the experiment dye shirts.

[@rhonddalesley]

And I’m excited to see what you come up with!

[@noaccount2494]

Walmart shocking does have some linen shirts you can but but usually have color stripes over white already. Might be a cool combo tho

[@cwbrownCaroline]

I’m excited to see what you come up with!

[@kellyrose3905]

Dharma's website is a little bit of a mess, but they do actually have a lot of natural fiber clothing, cloth and yarn available to dye. They also have dyable lace! And they usually use cotton thread, so you don't get the white seams on the garments.

[@Nineathy]

Losing my mind at all these phrases.. "forbidden casserole" 😂

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

I lol'd when you started to use your hands to put the snow over the shirt, then just dumped the whole container of snow in there.

[@TheMiss1928]

22 minutes in I imagine one of Bianca's parched family members going to the freezer to get ice for a soda or highball and finding nothing but empty spots where the ice trays usually live and then exasperatedly shouting; "Biancaaaaaaa!!!! Your dying is killing meeeee!!!"

[@TheMiss1928]

Also, this is all so fun to watch. They remind me of the gorgeous hand-marbled paper from Florence or Venice.

[@HopeEvey]

I am perfectly happy with your videos running long. It's fun to vicariously enjoy your crafting/sewing/etc.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@rae67359]

Fun facts from a science nerd: Soda ash is strongly basic so in the same way that a strong acid would burn your hands, strong bases also break down your skin. It doesn’t hurt as quickly as acid so you might not notice it as quickly but will take some skin off which is what that slippery feeling is. It will leave your skin pretty raw if you leave it too long. Just in case anyone was curious lol

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Luckily I wash my hands a bunch becuase if it were any faster I wouldn't have fingerprints left 😂

[@rae67359]

Yes it’s not extremely strong especially diluted. Safe to handle depends on how much you are handling it. Touching it briefly isn’t going to hurt you but sticking your hand in and out of a bucket of it for a few hours will probably start to cause irritation. Just like vinegar is fine unless you were sticking your hand in it for a few hours. Is it going to cause massive damage? No of course not. But this use case and how often you dye things are all important factors. Just maybe not worth the irritation. Gloves are definitely the best bet!

[@nniffa393]

I have enough hobbies. I have enough hobbies. I have. ENOUGH. HOBBIES. That mock neck though!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Do you though? Are your hobbies messy enough?? think about it 🤣

[@TeresaBearCFP]

I’m just getting started today. Thanks for sending me down this rabbit hole. Also, I loved talking with the helpful person at Dharma - she was wonderful. She also stated that Dharma charges actual shipping costs for my order and suggested that I purchase my soda ash at a local pool supply - if there’s one in my town. (LOL - I live in Phoenix - plenty of pool supply stores here). She said that I would likely pay more, but the savings in the shipping costs would make up the difference. Gotta love a business that allows it’s customer service rep to turn down a sale to help a customer. That one suggestion alone certainly earned my loyalty.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

The DYING table of doom.

[@dottiemathews6853]

OOH BIANCA GURL! YOU KNOW WHAT? I SEE SOME FACES IN THIS DESIGN! WOW! AMAZING!!! I GOT TO DO THIS! I MUST DO THIS!!!!

[@beanfan5998]

Ooooh the last "paper airplane" shirt ended up looking like the windows media player color shifting animations!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

✨throwback✨🤣

[@elenaw5781]

I love ice dying - my favorite is to use various types of black dyes because black has the most color components and the result is really spectacular

[@cynthiadugan858]

Me too! I’ve had some fun results from mixing black with other primary colors too… I get the crazy interesting splits from the black but can set the overall tone with the addition of another color.

[@elenaw5781]

@@cynthiadugan858 omg great idea!!!! weekend plans 😎

[@cynthiadugan858]

@@elenaw5781 I put about a teaspoon of black into a little container and a half teaspoon of my other color, add a teaspoon or 2 of salt because it helps mix it better and creates some interesting effects that I enjoy.. put a lid on and shake it all up together. The only exception is yellow. Yellow creates a fun green split when mixed with black and doesn’t split out much on its own so if I want actual yellow, I leave some gaps in the black and make sure there is yellow in the gaps.

[@elenaw5781]

@@cynthiadugan858 thanks for the tip! :)

[@Rhaifha]

Bianca, I do not need another hobby right now, hahaha! This looks amazing though! Great job!

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

Same! I want to dye all the things now! But I don't even have room for another hobby at this point in my life, lol

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Joelle! don't you though?? think of the messes to be made...🤣✨

[@DanielleStJohn]

So many of these came out in various shades of metal decay, so I was getting some post-apocalyptic vibes. Very cool 😎

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Danielle! I'm crushing on so much verdigris and rust right now 😂✨

[@rabbitlovesraven]

I think this would be fun to do on raw fabric before sewing something out of it, like plain linen fabric and then tie dye it, then make a garment out of it

[@Kera.S.]

Fun idea! Even cotton jersey for leggings or joggers. So many possibilities! Thanks for the idea! 💙

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I can confirm it is indeed fun 🤩

[@TeresaBearCFP]

I just noticed that Dharma sells plan fabric-even rayon. It would be interesting to see how it compares to other fabric sources.

[@rush77]

I'd love to see how you take on reverse tie-dye/bleaching black fabric, since many of the commercial blacks break into brown tones.

[@ysselme1r1ng]

I adore dyeing. Brings me back to my childhood with my grandmother. So inspiring xxx

[@DAYBROK3]

welcome to your new obsession, from another fiber addict. to really do things well, take the fabric of any sort and scour it, put it in a large pot that you are not using for food add the washing soda then the material and bring it to a boil then simmer for a half hour. you will be surprised at how much stuff comes off even new things. will take stains out of things as well.

[@ljshaw8516]

Last shirt the BEST. Funniest image defined: Zombie🧟‍♀ Alien 👽Fairy🧚‍♀

[@damogranheart5521]

WOW!! Double WOW! How very 😎 COOL that you have this recorded so you can remember the ones that rocked and how to get close to it again!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@damogranheart5521]

@@TheClosetHistorian I didn't know about the 'put one sleeve inside the other and smooth' trick! Certainly wish that I had known that about twenty years ago! Bless you!

[@sandrabrown6326]

I really enjoyed this. I grew up in the 60's and 70's this process was so popular. Wish I had saved all my clothes. I would have given them all to you. All yours turned out beautiful. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sandra!

[@lynn858]

I have a salad spinner for laundry. Bras in particular. Wringing out an underwire isn't really an option. And after spinning, a heavier cotton sports bra will actually be dry by morning.

[@molnotmole3428]

Taking “chill’n in the basement” to a whole new level

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Facts 🥶

[@dyanalayng5507]

Last one is like dragonfly nymphs - good kaleidoscopic 💖💕

[@eagrinstead1]

Well done! I love seeing your beautiful less than desirable outcomes. Sometimes we want more pastels and it's good to see how cotton/polyester blends react. Thank you for experimenting.

[@darrinbuster6696]

@ 39:35 this is what happens if Trixie Mattel passes out, face first, in your laundry! Seriously though I love everything you do, always look forward to Thursdays!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Darrin!

[@Vixenventures]

I am ecstatic to see the geode experiments!! This was so cool! Seeing how the color in the powders came alive when the snow hit it was just amazing. I can't wait. 😄

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Evie! geodes coming soon!

[@marciemichel9296]

The crop top looks like a Sunflower! I live in Ks, that is our state flower! WELL DONE!

[@OlgaSPN]

After looking at all of the Instagram coverage, I was DYING to see the video and OMG, I'm hooked. Unfortunately (or maybe luckily), getting supplies like that in my country is next to impossible without spending a small fortune, so I'm so happy to live vicariously through your adventures in color alchemy 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Olga! More dying projects coming soon!

[@juniperjr2017]

This is so much fun! There's a lot of black walnut trees where I live and I've been tempted to make a dye out of them lol.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Love Bianca is aha moments like our yard is full of snow and that is free...

[@cwbrownCaroline]

Absolutely amazing! The last one was gloriously stunning! I can’t wait to see more!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Caroline!

[@thebookwyrmslair6757]

The Rorschach test one... looks like Buddha reaching Enlightenment. 😊

[@lucywilliamson3718]

I love your perspective on trying a new skill - that each attempt adds to your bank of knowledge and experience. It's so encouraging in a world where we are smacked with a stream of perfect finished objects on social media, but never the joy of experimenting and learning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lucy!

[@yezzyjames]

That shirt at the 23min mark looks like a bug queen in a flower garden. :} Ice/snow dyeing is amazing. These all came out gorgeous.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The snow does magic things!

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

Gorgeous! I love the surprise factor of this process!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@monkey93xf]

I've never been much into tie dye, but in these earthy colors you have me liking it!

[@ShakespeareDoomsday]

The last one is by far my favorite, it reminds me of a kaleidoscope! Craft stores actually carry 100% cotton shirts that are meant to be dyed. Michael’s and Joann Fabrics both often run good sales on unisex ones, sometimes as good as 4/$10 (which is better than my local thrift stores).

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The trouble is the style of the shirts is not what I'm after, I'd like fitted mock-necks and such, so I have moved onto just dying fabric 😅✨

[@StephBer1]

That last top has so many faces on it, it's amazing. They are so unique. I don't usually like tie-dyed things but you do it so well.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Steph!

[@craftingwithcasca]

This is so cool. I love how the pale bit on back of the second t-shirt looks like some sort of creature with its mouth open.

[@mymziey8679]

These turned out so great, you should make a “color blocked” top/dress out of the fabric from the tops that aren’t your size

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I'm afraid they aren't the right kind of fabric for it in my mind, but I've moved onto dying cotton sateen!

[@mymziey8679]

@@TheClosetHistorian that is sad, most of them turned out so pretty, hopefully your cotton sateen experiments will be just as fun 👩🏻‍🔬

[@rainicascadia5514]

Oh yes please! More dye videos! Thank you brilliant Bianca💗

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Raini!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Wow! Thanks so much for doing all this work and filming it all. This was so informative and interesting. I liked a lot of them, even though I’m not much of a tie-dye type anymore.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@valclowes5901]

This is fun! Also... The muscle shirt wants you to add a lace collar and sleeves ❤️

[@kjtherrick4031]

Your tye-dye adventures look great. I especially like that you emphasized safety and used the available snow. Some colors I preferred more than others, but they all look so great. Looking forward to seeing the fabric and scarves.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Gothlite-i1l]

Wow, those shirts are like The Jar, that legendary Twilight Zone episode. I see a monster/alien face, hearts, prism eyes, a koala, Shreak's head, grasshopper heads from Five Million Years to Earth, and a monstera leaf. And that's just in the last shirt! Give this Rorschach test to all your friends.

[@luvlav3156]

oooh, what fun! The tank is lovely, reminds me of your cicada gown. Plus my favorite color palette too. 😻

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@asashygge]

Omg! It looks like a tilted scull on the tint crop top! The triangle in the middle is like the nose hole ☠️ Soo cool!

[@jirup]

I dream of being able to snow dye. Alas, being in Australia, I'd have to drive up the mountain to access that much snow, so it's bags of ice from the bottle shop. Breaking multi pigment dyes always makes me smile. I look forward to seeing more dyeing vids.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Yeah I'm lucky I've got plenty of snow in our yard right now 😂

[@ceara3100]

The "zombie" one looks like there is a meditating gnome about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom.

[@pAuLa-cx9fd]

Nice pieces! I love the last one, your favorite....it matches the color of your mandragora silk jacket. Awesome 😍😍👌👌

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@asashygge]

Love! love! LOVE! The mock neck geometric green teal one!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Åsa!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Every time I have done any tie-dyeing, I had trouble stopping myself. I have never heard of ice dyeing before. This is all new to me. Your dyeing turned out beautiful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Arvetta!

[@mildlycornfield]

The first one looks like a moth! I love it!!

[@asashygge]

Oh! could you use that striped green-brown-white-grey, t-shirt that looks amazing but didn't really fit, as a detail in a dress or wrap top or something, perhaps? To save the cool pattern?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm afraid I don't use stretchy t-shirt fabric like that for anything, so that shirt is simply destined to be owned by somebody else sometime soon!

[@sandiemable]

I have never heard of dying with ice, but I love it! xoxo's Sandie

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sandie!

[@Zillah82]

I think you can find 100% t shirts at Michael's specifically for dye crafts. Theses are really cool. I love the tall deep ones. I am going to have to try this.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Susan! The trouble is the style of craft t-ee shirts is very bulky and not /fashion/ 🤣

[@elishamelia8790]

That final top was my favourite too. Also, absolutely loving that knitted top you are wearing

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Elisha! I found the knit sweater at the thrift shop recently 😅✨

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Ha I already fell down the Fun Endeavours rabbit hole a few months ago. Their mandala dye process is mesmerising.

[@sarascally7957]

I'm loving this. I can see the post apocalyptic steam punk vibe coming and I am here for it

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sara!!

[@vesthedragon1885]

for those who may be searching, the max packs of men's undershirts are often 100% cotton (at very least the hanes ones from target (you can find them in the underwear section))

[@SugarCone]

Apologies for the epic comment, I just never have anyone to talk to about dying...so I love that you are doing this. It is so much fun! I am sure that since you started this process you have gone down the rabbit hole and know what I am about to say but I am a nerd and I cannot help myself now that I see a fellow nerd I can discuss this with! To preamble this, I have been dying all types of fibre, both cellulose and animal for about 4 years now, and I love how the dye breaks up into its individual components. One thing I have noticed, and you might notice it when it gets warmer as well, is that temperature really does make a difference on the colour of some of the dyes, mainly some of the more fancy greens and the browns. Sage is one of those, it just breaks into blues and yellows like you wont believe, I don't think I have ever had that colour actually be a sage green under any condition but solution. Now here is where the fun begins - for me anyway - the different dyes bind at different rates, with the yellows normally taking the longest time, and the reds the fastest, blues are somewhere in between unless it is cerulean or of the teal/aqua family in which case those bad boys will take days. Now this is fun because once you figure out the types of colours your dye breaks into you can almost plan the shades in a project and whether to dye in the muck and have the colours blend a bit more or out of the muck and have the break be more pronounced. With yarn I used to do it through dip dying. My Aunt pains on silk scarves and she dip dies some of them in a hot dye solution to get an ombre effect, but also to get that break of the different colours. Her fave is the truffle brown because you end up with a deep purple on one end that progresses into a brown and then a pale yellow on the other. That made me thing how amazing would it be to have an hombre style silk dress or blouse?! Love from Oxford - Nikki

[@donnalewis4895]

Your favorite one with the greens and black look like a Kaleidescape. It is my favorite hugs

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Donna!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Cotton shirts, polyester thread... it's a look. I'm excited to see how yardage turns out!

[@krose6451]

Thank you so much for stressing safe practices! And thank you for sharing your efforts with such a great video.

[@michellecornum5856]

Not gonna lie, you making these made me hungry. They SOOO looked like a cooking show! The colors, the sprinkling, the ice, the foil!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

As a big fan of shaved ice, it is tempting 😂🤣

[@donnashapleigh4863]

Back in 2020 just before the world crashed I had signed up to take a paper / silk marble dyeing class with the idea of making silk scarves. Needless to say that never happened and the place where it was offered has changed. Maybe I'll try ice dyeing instead seems less complicate than marble dyeing. And the examples that you have made are wonderful. Can't wait to see what you do with fabric!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Donna! I love marbled patterns so I understand the appeal!

[@bridgetjones8339]

Beautiful as usual. You’re a mad genius! I have a modern fancy machine and can’t begin to do what you do. You’re a joy to watch.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@xtsdagger6956]

Fun as always, thank you for taking us along the journey with you

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@marciemichel9296]

The long sleeved one looks like a pumpkin!

[@KHomestead]

Weaver & dyer here 🙋🏻‍♀️ you can save yourself some time on the soda ash soak. The main thing you're going for is getting the fibers completely wet without dry pockets. If you're satisfied that everything is permeated you can get going with your project! I never do a long soak and don't have any issues. Happy dyeing!!!

[@KHomestead]

Can't wait to see your next installment! I hope it's long too 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Honestly the pre-soak is no problem, it's the waiting 24 hours+ for processing that is training my patience, but it's worth it for the ice to do it's magic ✨

[@KHomestead]

@@TheClosetHistorian hahaha I hear that. But good news story... I've never understood why some sources say to leave it to set overnight. Procion MX dyes finish their fiber reaction within 15 minutes when in the presence of soda ash (and some table salt if you feel like it). I've done some really fun things exploiting that timing by layering dyes in 15 minute intervals. I'd encourage you to do a side by side test with the same dye and fabric and see what happens to the saturation on the final product: 1 item washed after 30 minutes of dyeing; 1 item washed after 24 hour wait. I'm super curious to know if you get a different result between the two!

[@KHomestead]

(Salt helps with color saturation)

[@jnetbeams]

I adore that last shirt. Gorgeous colors.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jeannette!

[@ApprenticeWriter]

oooh, tie dye! I have a ton of tie-dyed shirts, but they're starting to fade. I'll save this for later, when the weather's better for dying in my area ^^

[@VeretenoVids]

This was really fun! I'm sure someone has mentioned it already and you my have seen them, but on the off chance you were completely blinded by all the pretty colors..., you can get 100% cotton shirts that are sewn with 100% cotton thread so the topstitching takes the dye as well. Dharma's probably the easiest place to get them. Can't wait to see more!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I switched to dying fabric already since I don't actually wear t-shirts much myself anyhow 😅

[@Snowystardust12]

Thank you! This is awesome and i would definitely be interested in more dyeing videos. Your shirts turned out really well.

[@kotasdj]

The size of the chunks of ice or snow will have some effect on how the dye flows through but it will be fairly subtle so won't be very noticeable in most cases. How tightly you scrunch, fold, or tie the items will also affect how the dye moves through and saturates the fabric. A looser scrunch is going to let the dye flow easier so the color edges will be softer and there will be less white space. A tighter fold or scrunch will resist the dye movement more so produce more white areas. Shiitake produces some amazing color splits so if you haven't already done so I would suggest trying that one by itself to see what you get. Also thank you for mentioning safety and using gloves and a mask. It's frustrating to watch sewing channels decide to do dye videos and either simply not acknowledge the safety concerns or mention them but actively decide to ignore them because it's not convenient. And welcome to the fun rabbit hole that is dyeing.

[@nevem5010]

This was so fun, and the results are gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing more 💖.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! More very soon!

[@merelymayhem]

great video, I'm looking forward to watching you do more dying the last shirt turned out absolutely amazing, it reminds me of alges and seaweed in an aquarium

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@marciemichel9296]

The 3rd shirt looks like an Anel!

[@marcco44]

if you do any more guy-sized tee shirts, i will buy!!!

[@tenaoconnor7510]

The last two were awesome but they all turned out cool 😎

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tena!

[@kaytiej8311]

Absolutely fabulous! That last one is wonderful! Can't wait to see future projects. But definitely need more green! Blues? Purples?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kaytie!

[@ReinaElizondo]

Yes dye all the things! Love this!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Reina!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

I love how unique they all are! That last one was stunning. I can't wait to see what else you create!! Fabulous job!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@aksez2u]

Fun and unique video! I thought they were all beautiful ❤🤎🧡💛💚💙💜!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sheryl!

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

Oh wow, that last one turned out amazing! Really cool patterning, and the colours are right up my alley 💙💚 So looking forward to more of these experiments - creative people playing and having fun always results in interesting things, whatever they're doing 👍 Note to self: I do not need another hobby, I do not need another hobby, I do not need another hobby...

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! It becomes super addictive very fast, now I don't know how I'll stop 😂

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

@@TheClosetHistorian mercifully, it doesn't really snow where I live (we get a sprinkle a handful of days a year), and fridges with ice dispensers aren't as ubiquitous here as in the US, so I thought I was safe... until I went to the channels you linked and discovered you can do it without ice! Argh! I'm doomed 😂

[@jackiejoseph2515]

Wow forgot how 90’s brown tie dye is! These all look like they’d belong in any classic after school sitcom.

[@cypriennezed5640]

Kaleidoscope tank!! 😍

[@caitmcg4382]

These turned out so cool! Can't believe these were just your first experiments, how cool. And love the variety of techniques!!! Can't wait to see the geode ones. I have a black dress I've been meaning to try this on, but using the color remover that Fun Endeavors shows on their channel for the reverse dye projects. If you try that I'd be interested in your thoughts on the process/results!

[@jasonmack2569]

That would be so cool.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Cait! I think I'm too impatient to add that much more prep work into the situation, I can barely wait the full 24 hours to let things process, let alone through another wash cycle or two before I even get to add the color 😅😂

[@gerileemakes]

This would be a fun format to do as a live stream, if that was something you were interested in. At least for the part where you are layering the dye and the ice/snow. All those came out so well, even if the dye didn't take perfectly. So fun and informative!

[@cynthiadugan858]

The only problem with live is: she really needs to be wearing a mask while working with powdered dye and it might make it more difficult to communicate

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Geri!

[@thebookwyrmslair6757]

​@TheClosetHistorian Maybe post up a video of you doing the dye, but with the live as the after-wash reveal? Like ask your folks to rinse everything out and put it in the washing machine, then you give us a first reaction as the live? 😅 Is probably more editing hassle than it's worth, but it might be fun? Also, thank you for giving me ideas for our next snow day... or the next time a blizzard invades our house via the outlets. 😂 (Yes, this happened... in two separate storms last winter!)

[@elizadeath666]

They turned out beautiful! I love listening to your voice describe the nebulous you can see in your tie dye designs or when you talk about your friends cherry tree. Your videos work like asmr for me ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@jordanrichardson6809]

This is fab I love the branch out and will happily watch any dye escapades. Can’t wait to see the yardage, I do that and it’s such a delight to sew something that you hand dyed !

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jordan! The only problem I have discovered with dyeing yardage is that it's hard to cut into once you fall in love 😂😍

[@chermarano]

One of my favorite progects in University was a dying experiment. It was my senior project for my costume design degree. I learned so much from it.

[@Zzzzzzzzz216]

This has been fascinating, I loved the green and the red. More experimental videos welcome anytime! I’m addicted to your channel Bianca. Busy binge watching, luckily there’s plenty 🥰

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@lukethomas658]

The colors remind me of William Blake artwork, this looks fun!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Luke!

[@Neonatnoon]

These are so fun. Can’t wait until you starting doing batik someday - nudge nudge 😉

[@moonbasket]

experimental controls are for scientists, not chaotic crafters. a control would just be boring. lol. I love these. Some very cool tie dyes. I've been wanting to dye some of my clothes that aren't quite the color I want them to be. I was planning to just dye them a solid color, but I might try some fun tie dye on them too. TBD. It's not extremely high on my crafting list at the moment.

[@claudiaaugusta8453]

I love the watercolor effect!

[@cynthiadugan858]

Absolutely lovely! It’s been such a long time since I followed the tie dye that you had some techniques I hadn’t seen or tried before. I have a technique that I have used a lot that will allow you to dye up to 3 T-shirts with a single teaspoon of dye. I would be happy to share it with you if you are interested. I’ve shared it before but in all honesty, I don’t think anyone ever tried it because they just couldn’t believe that a single teaspoon was enough dye.

[@cynthiadugan858]

Also, some of my very best dyes were done on cool days when it took “forever” for the ice to melt!

[@noaccount2494]

@@cynthiadugan858 now you gotta share how

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Cynthia! A ton of dye does seem to get "wasted", but mostly because I am too heavy handed and impatient! 🤣

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

i am constantly on the hunt for mostly polyester t's because i do sublimation and it won't adhere to natural fibers. almost ALL of the t's i find at walmart are 100% cotton - both men's and women's. so for those looking, that's an option.