Thank you for you ice dye videos! This one was the most helpful for me. Your description of how to fold a mandala was very easy to follow. I wish there was a definitive guide to all the tie dye folds and a source for how color combinations turn out. Thank you for sharing your experiments. The results are beautiful!
It surprised me that you haven't got more likes and views on this video, it is amazing to the the subtle differences between the techniques. You don't find many people experimenting and explaining in the way you just do here. Amazing and I also love your dye . :)
Another amazing experiment. Well, I’m able to save some of my dyes seeing as you’re continuing to answer all of my questions. Keepm coming girl. You’re super doodoodoodoodlee duper!!
Hey Nancy! I love your Kaleidoscope Mandalas! Your results are gorgeous! Your technique is awesome - fold, cinnamon roll, ice, sprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle...wait, wait, wait (no binding, no tying) I'm going to try this on my first ever drop cloth - love the results of the stripe & bullseye method!
Hi Nickole, that's a great question. Procion fiber reactive dye is designed to be used on fabric made from 100% plant fiber (cotton, bamboo, linen, hemp, etc.). Projects usually turn out okay if there is just a bit of manmade fiber (like maybe 7% or less of something like polyester or spandex). When the fabric has too much manmade fiber, the dye results tend to be pale and streaky. Nancy
Nancy, are you doing all the rinsing and washing and soaking by hand or using a washing machine? I have never used Retayne (or any dye fixative - I thought the textile detergent was good enough to fix?!) I find my colors fade after washing in machine using the textile detergent and I'm desperately trying to figure out what I can do to stop that from happening! Please help! :) Thank you!
Hi Nicky, great questions! I am doing the washing, etc. by hand. Not by choice, but because I have one of those new fangled energy efficient washing machines that doesn't use very much water. If you have a standard top loading model, you still want to do the initial rinse under running water, but then you can toss the items into the washing machine with the textile detergent and let it work its magic for you on the HOT and MAX LOAD settings. Then run it through the WARM rinse cycle with the Retayne added. Speaking of which... textile detergent is designed to pull out any remaining loose dye and hold it in the water where it can't get back onto the fabric. So, yes - the finished fabric will be lighter after washing it with textile detergent, because the loose dye has been coaxed out. A rinse/soak in dye fixative (like Retayne) is designed to improve the wash-ability of fabric and keep the colors from fading or bleeding. Did that help any? If you are having significant fading, like the results are really just light/dull, it could be that either your soda ash solution isn't strong enough, or the fabric is a blend, rather than 100% plant fibers. That's what I can think of for now. Nancy
@@NancyGamon awesome, thank you. I learned from Dharma that I don't need the Retayne, but that I was definitely skimping on the soda ash. I also learned that I should PREWASH my blanks with the textile detergent in case there is any sizing or whatever that is keeping the fabric from absorbing the dye. LOTS and LOTS of water required but the results are worth it! Thank you!!!
Hey Nancy, what size are the dyes you’re using? It doesn’t look like much needs to be applied to get the colors vibrant so I was just curious what size the containers were
Beautiful! I love your videos. I’d like to try this technique with a t shirt. Could I get similar results wrapping and using kite string or rubber bands around the perimeter to hold together?
Hi Julie, Thanks for your nice message. This technique does work on a t-shirt, although some of the finer details tend to get lost in the knit. Here's a video showing the same process applied to a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html I didn't tie the t-shirt together - but you could totally give that a try, if you prefer that look/method. Have fun! Nancy
Hi Logan, A friend took me to one of their concerts when we were in high school, but I didn't know who they were at the time, and couldn't figure out what that strange smell was in the auditorium. :) How about you? Nancy
@@NancyGamon very cool!! :) i was born too late to see Jerry Garcia, but i love their music, and i always listen to them when i’m dyeing! Your dyes remind me of the wonderful tie dyes that Courtney Pollock made for the grateful dead
Your voice is so beautiful!! Thank you for the tutorial, it really helps but I wanna ask you if I'm using a liquid dye, do I have to use ice with it too? Thanks again 💗💗
Hi Jeon, Thanks for the nice message! With liquid dye, you can skip the ice. The results will look more like traditional tie-dye, but still interesting and beautiful. Have fun! Nancy
Hi, thanks a lot! If you allow me a question, I will like to know if your small green containers have some holes to let the melted ice go or you let them flooded while you wait for the dies results. Thank you very much.
Hi Isabel, I almost always use containers with holes in the bottom, but it is possible to ice dye either way. You might find this video interesting: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html It compares the results of rack (flow-through) dyeing with muck (closed container) dyeing. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Hi MayShon, that's definitely worth a try! Here's a video of how to create a kaleidoscope on a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html That may have some suggestions that you'd find helpful. Knit fabric (like what's used for Ts and hoodies) tends to not show the subtle little whispers of colors in the same way that woven fabric does, but you'll still get a cool pattern. Nancy
Hi Ann, that's an interesting alternative! I think it's worth giving it a shot. Since the paper towel would be wet for many hours, I'd try a heavy duty version rather than the cheap-o kind (which may end up dissolving and leaving you with an ooky pulpy mess). Thanks for sharing your idea! Nancy
The "cinnamon roll" technique blew my mind!!!! My mandalas are 70/30 great or rubbish. You made for epic mandalas without a single rubber band. #godtierdyer
Hey thanks, Anthony! I hope the technique works well for you. It does help to make sure the top is nice and even so that color gets into the center. Have fun! Nancy
Hello I am looking to get into tie dye more. I want to make a t shirt that preserves the white spots. Will the procion die do this, because rit hasn’t been working. Also if I could get some help sourcing this die that would be great. Love the channel !!
Hi there! Yes, you are spot on. One of the things I love about Procion dyes is that the white areas stay white. The color doesn't bleed the way that RIT does. I purchase most of my dyeing supplies online from Dharma Trading Company. Their website is www.dharmatrading.com/ Another popular source is PRO Chemical & Dye. Their website is prochemicalanddye.net/ Both companies are located in the United States, but offer some international shipping. Hope this helps! Nancy
Hi Bonnie, I typically use either used (washed) makeup remover towelettes, or a scrap of cotton-poly blend fabric. In a nutshell, I'm looking for a lightweight fabric that won't take the dye very well (and will instead let it pass on through). My cotton protective cloths have been used so many times that they are completely saturated with color and won't take anymore dye. When layering up projects, I have found that dye usually passes through 6-8 layers of fabric before the color starts to be diminished, so I am surprised to hear that you are finding a dulling effect with a single layer of sheet! Nancy
Hi Kathy, When preparing fabric for dyeing, it's really important that there is no fabric softener used in the washer or dryer, as it can leave a residue that prevents the dye from sticking properly. So - I would caution against using a dryer sheet as a protective cover when doing ice dyeing. There may be softener still left in the sheet that could transfer into the fabric and dull the results. I'm so glad you asked! Thanks for watching. :) Nancy
Hi Nancy! Been a fan of you and your work for quite some time! Quick question, does the fabric have to be a square for this to work? I’m attempting this on a pillow case and since it’s not the square shape I’m very unsure if I’m folding it correctly. Thank you!
Hi Lacy, Thanks for your great question! The fabric can be any shape at all. Just position those first two folds where you'd like the center of the design to be. There are some considerations for working with rectangles, however, in that the first fold should be what you want to have be the vertical line. This video on dyed pillowcases may help: ua-cam.com/video/o0t80lA9p_I/v-deo.html It shows dyeing a bloom pattern, but you can easily adapt the fold to create kaleidoscope mandalas instead. Have fun and enjoy your snazzy pillowcase! Nancy
Hi Sam, Yes! This is a fun thing to experiment with. Here's a little video where I used this fold on a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html I hope you'll give it a try. :) Nancy
If use this technique on mask, would you recommend to make the mask first? Would you able to provide links to products (dye powder, other solutions...). Thank you.
Hi Terry, Great question! The answer may depend on the style of mask you're making. If it's pieced (with a center seam), dyeing if afterwards would probably yield the nicest results. If it's the kind made from 2 flat rectangles sewn together and pleated on the sides, then dyeing the fabric first would be easiest. If you'd like to make mini mask-sized kaleidoscopes, you might want to check out this technique for working with small pieces of fabric: ua-cam.com/video/uLI2MvKzPNw/v-deo.html (cut the fabric pieces a bit larger than needed to allow for possible shrinkage). As for shopping resources, two popular online options are Dharma Trading Company www.dharmatrading.com/ and PRO Chemical & Dye prochemicalanddye.net/. Have fun! Nancy
@@NancyGamon Afternoon Mrs. Nancy, U checked kn the dhrama site snd a little confuse. There are too many different kind if starter sets. Which one do I get? Are different gives different photographic result or just the color is different? For example, If I want to do lotus dye ir flower bloom and party garland you did, which set do I get. Is there any different in each et or just the color? Thanks again, Terry.
Hi Terry, You're right - Dharma offers all kinds of goodies, and the selection can feel overwhelming! I haven't tried any of their kits, but this one looks like it would be a good starter set if you just want to test the process: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/teeny-tiny-tie-dye-kit.html I get all of my supplies individually at the following links: Procion dye: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html Textile detergent www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/dharma-professional-textile-detergent.html Dye fixative www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/dharma-dye-fixative.html Soda ash: www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html I hope this helps! Nancy
@@NancyGamon yes m’am, it did. Thank you. I apologize for having too mny wuestions as I never do any kind if tie dye before. Hoping to suprise my 6 years old for Christmas since she been asking 😁. Thank you again. God bless.
I'm in the middle of repeating your experiment with 4 white t-shirts. I used the spider technique on all four. Then I followed your pattern of sprinkling the Dharma dye on each shirt. This is my first time using Dharma. It looked like you used very little in your video. I think I may have used too much on the first shirt, but time will tell. I'm half-way through the 24 hour curing process. Trying to be patient because I'm super-excited to see the results. I have a question. You placed each bundle in a container. Do you worry about the dye puddling underneath as the ice melts?
I'm super excited, too! Sounds like you have an awesome experiment in progress. I can't wait to hear about the results. An abundance of dye might increase the rinse time, or impact the subtlety of the little whispers of color, but your results should still be vibrant and pleasing. (I sometimes think I use too little dye!) Some people like to use containers with holes in the bottom (or set the project directly on a rack) so that the liquid passes through as it melts. Some people like to let the project sit in the muck of melted ice and dye. Give both set-ups a try and see which results you like best. Neither technique is wrong - just slightly different in end appearance. Have fun and savor the suspense! Nancy
@@NancyGamon Thanks for your answer! I will make the "puddle" experiment number 3. I still have an hour to go before I "reveal" my t-shirts. The clock is ticking so slowly. I will let you know how they turn out.
Hi Leah, that's an interesting question. You absolutely can use this same fold with liquid application, although of course the results will be different. You might also like to skip the ice so that the extra water isn't diluting your color. Nancy
Hi Taisha, Before sprinkling on the dye, I often cover my projects with a lightweight cloth to prevent spotting from clumps of undissolved powder. Since I want the color to move through the protective cloth, rather than dye it, I often choose something that will not take the dye well (like a cotton poly blend). My thinking is that this lets as much color as possible move into my project, rather than be wasted on the rag. For small projects, I often use old makeup remover towelettes (that have gone through the laundry). Depending on the brand, the towelettes do sometimes take the dye (and prettily). The ones that turn out nicely can be used in fiber art collage, so I feel like they're a perk of the process, rather than a waste of color. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Hi Adam, these were dyed with the flow-through method, but they could be done muck instead. Here's a video about rack vs. muck ice dyeing, just in case it's useful: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html Thanks for watching! Nancy
Dharma Trading Company colors: Orange Sorbet, Light Red and Bahama Blue. Thanks for letting me know that I forgot to note that in the video description! I'll get the information updated. :)
Procion toz kumaş boyası ile yıkama sırasında renkler birleşmemelidir. Diğer toz boya üreticilerinin kalitesi düşük olabilir. Umarım bu size yardımcı olur.
@@NancyGamon The part that stood out most to me was when you were talking about the one with the olive green in the middle. Showed it either before or after you mentioned it. Don't have time to watch it again to get a time stamp.
Oooh, I know that feeling! I had a vocal injury a number of years ago, and it's still painful to speak sometimes. I'm hoping the therapy will enhance both my comfort and the tone. Thanks for watching! Nancy
![Tie Dye: Random Psychedelic-Style [Ice Dye]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wnu0OzgX0b8/mqdefault.jpg)
U explained ut soooo easyy... People usually tie it in impossible ways to make this kinda pattern❤️❤️
Thanks for watching! Take care. :)
Thank you for you ice dye videos! This one was the most helpful for me. Your description of how to fold a mandala was very easy to follow. I wish there was a definitive guide to all the tie dye folds and a source for how color combinations turn out. Thank you for sharing your experiments. The results are beautiful!
I appreciate your nice note, Marjorie. A color combination reference guide sounds like a really cool idea! Thanks for watching. :) Nancy
I was mainly looking for a tutorial on the fold, (thanks for explaining it so comprehensibly btw!) but the dye placement experiment was very cool!
Yay! Ice dyeing is so interesting. I'm amazed at the surprises it comes up with.
It surprised me that you haven't got more likes and views on this video, it is amazing to the the subtle differences between the techniques. You don't find many people experimenting and explaining in the way you just do here. Amazing and I also love your dye . :)
You are so kind! Thanks for your nice message, Tucha. You made my day! Nancy
I love these kind of experiments. Thank you so much for sharing your results. Your work is simply marvelous! Thank you.
Hooray! I appreciate your kind words. :)
Thank you so much for explaining what you are doing and why you are doing it in that way. Fantastic results! Yes, I subscribed.
Wonderful! Thanks for your note. :)
Another amazing experiment. Well, I’m able to save some of my dyes seeing as you’re continuing to answer all of my questions. Keepm coming girl. You’re super doodoodoodoodlee duper!!
hahaha! Thanks so much. Sending warm smiles! Keep having fun. :) Nancy
Just made my first successful mandala thanks to this great tutorial! 😊Thank you so much!
Yay and yahoo! That's awesome. Thanks for your note. :)
Thank you so much for that wonderful demonstration. Each design is stunning. I cant wait to experiment..
Hey that's great, Paul. Have fun, and keep in touch!
These would make great quilt squares! I can't wait to try this!
Ooooh... great idea! That would be so striking. Keep in touch! I'd love to see photos. Nancy
Hey Nancy! I love your Kaleidoscope Mandalas! Your results are gorgeous!
Your technique is awesome - fold, cinnamon roll, ice, sprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle...wait, wait, wait
(no binding, no tying)
I'm going to try this on my first ever drop cloth - love the results of the stripe & bullseye method!
Fabulous! Large pieces of fabric contain their own surprises and learning opportunities. Have fun!
Wow. These are lovely and it doesn't seem that hard to do. I would love to try this. Thanks for explaining it so well yet, simply. Very helpful. 💗💗💗
It is super fun! I do hope you'll give it a whirl. Let me know how things go! Nancy
This was a fantastic experiment to see. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Oh, that's great to hear, DeeDee. Take care! Nancy
All beautiful
Yay!
This was incredibly helpful, loving your videos!
Hey thanks, Opal! Have fun :)
Thanks for showing the technique of folding. Thanks a lot
I hope you're having fun!
I love this!!!!! 💚😍🧡😍💜😍❤️😍💙😍💛Would I recommend using this dye for a 60 cotton 40 poly blend??
Hi Nickole, that's a great question. Procion fiber reactive dye is designed to be used on fabric made from 100% plant fiber (cotton, bamboo, linen, hemp, etc.). Projects usually turn out okay if there is just a bit of manmade fiber (like maybe 7% or less of something like polyester or spandex). When the fabric has too much manmade fiber, the dye results tend to be pale and streaky. Nancy
Really liking this!
hooray!
Super beautiful!!!
Thanks, Lidia!
Woww beautiful!💖💖💖
Yay! Thanks, Monica. :)
Wowww loove it!! Thanks very much tô share!!🧚♀️🤗😘💖💖💖
Hi Janine, Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :) Nancy
I love to dye... pretty kaleidoscope
Hi Scharie! Thanks for watching. :) Nancy
These look incredible!
Hey thanks, Rachel!
Well done, this is much appreciated ❣️
Oh, wonderful!
Omg these are absolutely amazing!!! Thank you sooo much for this vid 🌺🌺🌺
Hey hey! Thanks so much, Tulani! :)
Adoro seus vídeos, você fala bem o inglês, entendo bastante, está me ajudando muito meu listening. Você tem uma voz linda, você é muito fofa 😍.
Gracias por sus amables palabras :)
Great fun experiment. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks for watching. :)
I think it'd be SOOOO rad to turn a bunch of these into a hanky skirt or dress!!!!🤟😄
Ooooh... great idea!
Just what I needed to know... Thank you!
Awesome. Have fun!
Que mulher maravilhosa! Sua voz é uma seda, me faz sentir tão bem, sou seu fã. 😍
Que linda mensagem! Obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis.
Thanks for the inspiration 🙏
:)
Very cool! Interested to try
Awesome. Have fun!
Thank you for this video! I think I need to try this method. 🌈👌
I really enjoyed this experiment. Have fun!
Love that last onr
Nice! Thanks :)
Nancy, are you doing all the rinsing and washing and soaking by hand or using a washing machine? I have never used Retayne (or any dye fixative - I thought the textile detergent was good enough to fix?!) I find my colors fade after washing in machine using the textile detergent and I'm desperately trying to figure out what I can do to stop that from happening! Please help! :) Thank you!
Hi Nicky, great questions! I am doing the washing, etc. by hand. Not by choice, but because I have one of those new fangled energy efficient washing machines that doesn't use very much water. If you have a standard top loading model, you still want to do the initial rinse under running water, but then you can toss the items into the washing machine with the textile detergent and let it work its magic for you on the HOT and MAX LOAD settings. Then run it through the WARM rinse cycle with the Retayne added. Speaking of which... textile detergent is designed to pull out any remaining loose dye and hold it in the water where it can't get back onto the fabric. So, yes - the finished fabric will be lighter after washing it with textile detergent, because the loose dye has been coaxed out. A rinse/soak in dye fixative (like Retayne) is designed to improve the wash-ability of fabric and keep the colors from fading or bleeding. Did that help any? If you are having significant fading, like the results are really just light/dull, it could be that either your soda ash solution isn't strong enough, or the fabric is a blend, rather than 100% plant fibers. That's what I can think of for now. Nancy
@@NancyGamon awesome, thank you. I learned from Dharma that I don't need the Retayne, but that I was definitely skimping on the soda ash. I also learned that I should PREWASH my blanks with the textile detergent in case there is any sizing or whatever that is keeping the fabric from absorbing the dye. LOTS and LOTS of water required but the results are worth it! Thank you!!!
Oh the prewash - yes. So many factors! Sounds like you are all over it. Have fun!
Hey Nancy, what size are the dyes you’re using? It doesn’t look like much needs to be applied to get the colors vibrant so I was just curious what size the containers were
Hi Aaron, I usually buy the small 2 oz containers. They each contain enough dye for several projects. Nancy
Beautiful! I love your videos. I’d like to try this technique with a t shirt. Could I get similar results wrapping and using kite string or rubber bands around the perimeter to hold together?
Hi Julie, Thanks for your nice message. This technique does work on a t-shirt, although some of the finer details tend to get lost in the knit. Here's a video showing the same process applied to a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html I didn't tie the t-shirt together - but you could totally give that a try, if you prefer that look/method. Have fun! Nancy
Used this on tshirts at a tie dye event on my college campus and got complimented on my dyeing skills by a cute girl. ✔️💞💖 also they look really cool
Woohoo! You can't ask for better feedback than THAT. Way to go! :)
thank you so much for this video!! i love making ice dyes and will have to try this! do you like the grateful dead?
Hi Logan, A friend took me to one of their concerts when we were in high school, but I didn't know who they were at the time, and couldn't figure out what that strange smell was in the auditorium. :) How about you? Nancy
@@NancyGamon very cool!! :) i was born too late to see Jerry Garcia, but i love their music, and i always listen to them when i’m dyeing! Your dyes remind me of the wonderful tie dyes that Courtney Pollock made for the grateful dead
Courtenay is truly inspirational!
Thank you, Nancy!
Sending smiles! :)
Your voice is so beautiful!!
Thank you for the tutorial, it really helps but I wanna ask you if I'm using a liquid dye, do I have to use ice with it too? Thanks again 💗💗
Hi Jeon, Thanks for the nice message! With liquid dye, you can skip the ice. The results will look more like traditional tie-dye, but still interesting and beautiful. Have fun! Nancy
Hi, thanks a lot! If you allow me a question, I will like to know if your small green containers have some holes to let the melted ice go or you let them flooded while you wait for the dies results. Thank you very much.
Hi Isabel, I almost always use containers with holes in the bottom, but it is possible to ice dye either way. You might find this video interesting: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html It compares the results of rack (flow-through) dyeing with muck (closed container) dyeing. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Thank you very very much, Nancy!!! 😍
Can you do the pattern on a hoodie? Any advice is helpful! Thanks.
Hi MayShon, that's definitely worth a try! Here's a video of how to create a kaleidoscope on a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html That may have some suggestions that you'd find helpful. Knit fabric (like what's used for Ts and hoodies) tends to not show the subtle little whispers of colors in the same way that woven fabric does, but you'll still get a cool pattern. Nancy
Hi Nancy! Would paper towels work for the overwrap instead on cloth or wipes? Thank you!
Hi Ann, that's an interesting alternative! I think it's worth giving it a shot. Since the paper towel would be wet for many hours, I'd try a heavy duty version rather than the cheap-o kind (which may end up dissolving and leaving you with an ooky pulpy mess). Thanks for sharing your idea! Nancy
Great video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
The "cinnamon roll" technique blew my mind!!!! My mandalas are 70/30 great or rubbish. You made for epic mandalas without a single rubber band. #godtierdyer
Hey thanks, Anthony! I hope the technique works well for you. It does help to make sure the top is nice and even so that color gets into the center. Have fun! Nancy
I love these! How would u go about doing this pattern on a shirt though?
Hi Kari Ann, here's a quick video about how to create a kaleidoscope t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html Have fun! Nancy
Hello I am looking to get into tie dye more. I want to make a t shirt that preserves the white spots. Will the procion die do this, because rit hasn’t been working. Also if I could get some help sourcing this die that would be great. Love the channel !!
Hi there! Yes, you are spot on. One of the things I love about Procion dyes is that the white areas stay white. The color doesn't bleed the way that RIT does. I purchase most of my dyeing supplies online from Dharma Trading Company. Their website is www.dharmatrading.com/ Another popular source is PRO Chemical & Dye. Their website is prochemicalanddye.net/ Both companies are located in the United States, but offer some international shipping. Hope this helps! Nancy
Nancy Gamon ok thank you so much. Can’t wait to start tie dying this summer! Just subscribed aswell
I just soaked my fabric in soda and now its wet so can I start doing tie n dye or should I wait for it to dry out?
Hi Urja, that's a great question. Wring it out well (you can reuse the soda ash) and use the fabric damp.
what material do you use for the cloth to protect your work from dye spots? I cut up a white sheet but it seems to be dulling down the colors.
Hi Bonnie, I typically use either used (washed) makeup remover towelettes, or a scrap of cotton-poly blend fabric. In a nutshell, I'm looking for a lightweight fabric that won't take the dye very well (and will instead let it pass on through). My cotton protective cloths have been used so many times that they are completely saturated with color and won't take anymore dye. When layering up projects, I have found that dye usually passes through 6-8 layers of fabric before the color starts to be diminished, so I am surprised to hear that you are finding a dulling effect with a single layer of sheet! Nancy
@@NancyGamon That is what I am doing wrong. I need to use non natural material so it won' t soak up the dye. thanks, you rock!
@@NancyGamon nancy could you use used bounce sheets as a cover?
Hi Kathy, When preparing fabric for dyeing, it's really important that there is no fabric softener used in the washer or dryer, as it can leave a residue that prevents the dye from sticking properly. So - I would caution against using a dryer sheet as a protective cover when doing ice dyeing. There may be softener still left in the sheet that could transfer into the fabric and dull the results. I'm so glad you asked! Thanks for watching. :) Nancy
love as always!
Thank you, April! squeezes!
Hi Nancy! Been a fan of you and your work for quite some time! Quick question, does the fabric have to be a square for this to work? I’m attempting this on a pillow case and since it’s not the square shape I’m very unsure if I’m folding it correctly. Thank you!
Hi Lacy, Thanks for your great question! The fabric can be any shape at all. Just position those first two folds where you'd like the center of the design to be. There are some considerations for working with rectangles, however, in that the first fold should be what you want to have be the vertical line. This video on dyed pillowcases may help: ua-cam.com/video/o0t80lA9p_I/v-deo.html It shows dyeing a bloom pattern, but you can easily adapt the fold to create kaleidoscope mandalas instead. Have fun and enjoy your snazzy pillowcase! Nancy
Retayne is best used in first rinse after the fabric is unrolled.
Hi Alison, thanks for sharing your experience! I will give that a try. :) Nancy
Would this same folding technique be fine for shirts?
Hi Sam, Yes! This is a fun thing to experiment with. Here's a little video where I used this fold on a t-shirt: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html I hope you'll give it a try. :) Nancy
If use this technique on mask, would you recommend to make the mask first? Would you able to provide links to products (dye powder, other solutions...). Thank you.
Hi Terry, Great question! The answer may depend on the style of mask you're making. If it's pieced (with a center seam), dyeing if afterwards would probably yield the nicest results. If it's the kind made from 2 flat rectangles sewn together and pleated on the sides, then dyeing the fabric first would be easiest. If you'd like to make mini mask-sized kaleidoscopes, you might want to check out this technique for working with small pieces of fabric: ua-cam.com/video/uLI2MvKzPNw/v-deo.html (cut the fabric pieces a bit larger than needed to allow for possible shrinkage). As for shopping resources, two popular online options are Dharma Trading Company www.dharmatrading.com/ and PRO Chemical & Dye prochemicalanddye.net/. Have fun! Nancy
@@NancyGamon thank you so much for taking your tim to reply to this message. Thank you again. Have a great Sunday.
@@NancyGamon Afternoon Mrs. Nancy, U checked kn the dhrama site snd a little confuse. There are too many different kind if starter sets. Which one do I get? Are different gives different photographic result or just the color is different? For example, If I want to do lotus dye ir flower bloom and party garland you did, which set do I get. Is there any different in each et or just the color? Thanks again, Terry.
Hi Terry,
You're right - Dharma offers all kinds of goodies, and the selection can feel overwhelming! I haven't tried any of their kits, but this one looks like it would be a good starter set if you just want to test the process: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/teeny-tiny-tie-dye-kit.html
I get all of my supplies individually at the following links:
Procion dye: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html
Textile detergent www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/dharma-professional-textile-detergent.html
Dye fixative www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/dharma-dye-fixative.html
Soda ash: www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html
I hope this helps!
Nancy
@@NancyGamon yes m’am, it did. Thank you. I apologize for having too mny wuestions as I never do any kind if tie dye before. Hoping to suprise my 6 years old for Christmas since she been asking 😁. Thank you again. God bless.
I'm in the middle of repeating your experiment with 4 white t-shirts. I used the spider technique on all four. Then I followed your pattern of sprinkling the Dharma dye on each shirt. This is my first time using Dharma. It looked like you used very little in your video. I think I may have used too much on the first shirt, but time will tell. I'm half-way through the 24 hour curing process. Trying to be patient because I'm super-excited to see the results. I have a question. You placed each bundle in a container. Do you worry about the dye puddling underneath as the ice melts?
I'm super excited, too! Sounds like you have an awesome experiment in progress. I can't wait to hear about the results. An abundance of dye might increase the rinse time, or impact the subtlety of the little whispers of color, but your results should still be vibrant and pleasing. (I sometimes think I use too little dye!) Some people like to use containers with holes in the bottom (or set the project directly on a rack) so that the liquid passes through as it melts. Some people like to let the project sit in the muck of melted ice and dye. Give both set-ups a try and see which results you like best. Neither technique is wrong - just slightly different in end appearance. Have fun and savor the suspense! Nancy
@@NancyGamon Thanks for your answer! I will make the "puddle" experiment number 3. I still have an hour to go before I "reveal" my t-shirts. The clock is ticking so slowly. I will let you know how they turn out.
@@CherylRagsdale how did they turn out? i wanna do this and wonder about the draining now that you mention it
Have you used Ptocyan dye for marbling
Hi Annette, I haven't tried marbling fabric, but it sure sounds super fun! Have you done much? Nancy
Love this! Thank you🤗
Hooray!
Can a liquid dye be used instead of powdered dye?
Hi Leah, that's an interesting question. You absolutely can use this same fold with liquid application, although of course the results will be different. You might also like to skip the ice so that the extra water isn't diluting your color. Nancy
What type of light weight fabric do you use? Is it 100% cotton? Etc
Hi Taisha, Before sprinkling on the dye, I often cover my projects with a lightweight cloth to prevent spotting from clumps of undissolved powder. Since I want the color to move through the protective cloth, rather than dye it, I often choose something that will not take the dye well (like a cotton poly blend). My thinking is that this lets as much color as possible move into my project, rather than be wasted on the rag. For small projects, I often use old makeup remover towelettes (that have gone through the laundry). Depending on the brand, the towelettes do sometimes take the dye (and prettily). The ones that turn out nicely can be used in fiber art collage, so I feel like they're a perk of the process, rather than a waste of color. Thanks for watching! Nancy
@@NancyGamon Thanks 😊
Did you muck dye those or were there holes in those little tubs?
Hi Adam, these were dyed with the flow-through method, but they could be done muck instead. Here's a video about rack vs. muck ice dyeing, just in case it's useful: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html Thanks for watching! Nancy
What colors did you use..? Dharma..?
Thanks🙂
Oh... yes. I should have clarified that. These colors are from Dharma Trading Company. Thanks for asking! Nancy
2:56 las tecnicas, quedaron lindas!
¡muchas gracias!
Please make more videos❤
Podia por as medidas do tecido
Ajudaria bastante
Ficam mto bonitas! 👏👏👏👏
Olá, esses tecidos têm 22 x 22 "(56 x 56 cm), mas você pode usar um tecido menor ou maior. Nancy
@@NancyGamon mto obgda!!! ❤
What colors did u use? C:
Dharma Trading Company colors: Orange Sorbet, Light Red and Bahama Blue. Thanks for letting me know that I forgot to note that in the video description! I'll get the information updated. :)
@@NancyGamon Thank you much love I love your work you inspire me so much
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Nice
Thanks for watching!
Yaptım ve yıkama yaptıktan sonra renkler birbirine karıştı 😔 ( İngilizce bilmediğim için sadece izleyerek yaptım yardımcı olur musunuz
Çok hayal kırıklığı! Ne tür bir boya kullandın?
Nancy Gamon Victoria kumaş boyası renk sabitleyici kullandığım halde aktı
Procion boyası mıydı?
Nancy Gamon toz kumaş boyası
Procion toz kumaş boyası ile yıkama sırasında renkler birleşmemelidir. Diğer toz boya üreticilerinin kalitesi düşük olabilir. Umarım bu size yardımcı olur.
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:)
Mas eu gostaria tanto de saber EM PORTUGUES, td q está escrito nas legendas...se alguém puder me ajudar, ficaria mto grata 😊💕
boa sorte!
Luzia, baixe o Google tradutor, escolha o idioma inglês e o português para tradução e clique no microfone, assim que eu faço!
Voiceover did not match what was being shown. Confused me.
Hmmm... in what area? Would you tell me more? Thanks!
@@NancyGamon The part that stood out most to me was when you were talking about the one with the olive green in the middle. Showed it either before or after you mentioned it. Don't have time to watch it again to get a time stamp.
Thanks for your feedback!
HI from Perú 🇵🇪 Do it tonigh...
Hi! Have fun!
Showwwww
Thanks for watching, Ale. Would you tell me a little more about your thoughts?
Tone of your voice is very painful to listen to
Oooh, I know that feeling! I had a vocal injury a number of years ago, and it's still painful to speak sometimes. I'm hoping the therapy will enhance both my comfort and the tone. Thanks for watching! Nancy