It has been brought to my attention by a viewer, Stacie, that my instructions in regard to Turquoise are incorrect. To mix Turquoise * It’s 4tsp of dye to 1 cup of water. I apologize if this has caused any confusion. Thanks, Stacie. ☺️ Have fun tie dyeing!! ❤️🌈
I already know how to mix dye, but this is great for beginners that received their box from Dharma and have no idea where to start. Great video. Thanks for sharing. 💜
lol exactly why I’m here:) So it looks like you are using 16oz bottles to shake the dye since you are only mixing 8 oz .. that way you have room to shake? Is this correct? And are you adding urea to the dyes? I ordered some because they said it was needed. Do you mix like a gallon of water with urea and use that jug to pour your 8oz cups of water that you add to the dye? Sry for all the questions, but i want to do this right…i been using tulip dye and i was not pleased with the end result. Color so dull, I’m hoping this dharma dye is just the answer I’m looking for :). TY for the great video
The water I’m using is urea water. If you don’t use urea you can use tap water or distilled water depending on your type of water. This is the link to how I mix my urea. Thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
This is so helpful. I received a Dharma Tie Dye starter kit last Christmas and I just now decided to make some liquid dyes. In my mind it was one of those things that would take 2 minutes and I kept putting it off, but it really does take a bit of time. You have to keep all your stuff clean and make you take all the steps to make sure dye doesn't get everywhere. I still need a little funnel. Though for now I'm using a little spoon that came with a little pre made lunch package for my teaspoon. I like it cause it's skinny, but I do have to double the dye. I wish they would've added a funnel to their kit. Swap it out for the urea powder. Don't even know what it's for.
Yes, mixing dye is very messy. Just clean up as you go. Urea is a wetting agent. It helps break the surface tension and keep the project damp during the batching process. You’ll be fine just using water. Dharma has a lot of information on their website about tie dyeing and the chemicals. Just type in urea. 😁❤️🌈
For mixing your own complex colors it say Grape 1 part Fuchsia 3 parts turquoise does that mean each part is a teaspoon full ? Do you or don’t you need to add soda ash to the colors or only pre soaking the tee shirt? Thank you so much ❤
Turquoise is stripper glitter, it gets EVERYWHERE! It's sticky too and I used to have to fold on the same table I had my racks, guess what always showed up to party and make a mess - turquoise! 2 tips for you to consider: 1) put a glass marble in the empty bottle. When you shake the bottle the marble will help stir things up! Like a ball bearing in nail polish it moves things around for you. A downside can be that if you invert the bottle it can drop down and block the exit, I don't find this a huge problem since I know what's going on. 2) An immersion blender. You mentioned it after I started typing this and yeah, use one! You can get a USB rechargeable one from Amazon for like $12. They come with attachments small enough to go in the bottle opening and stir things up pretty well with no mess. Obviously be careful pulling it out while it's spinning or it sprays everywhere. They clean easily under running water thankfully. Questions - urea? I've now bought some but yet to use it, I don't use liquid often as it's a PITA but sometimes it's best. Does urea help much? Thickener - I have some alganate and I've tried adding it several ways. If I add it first and then add water it's a gooey blob in the corner of my bottle bottom. If I add it after a little water it floats on top as a gel and even with a mixer the gunk forms clogs - UGH! What's the best way to add this? Is alganate the best thing to use or are there better thickeners that might mix better? I like it slightly thick so the dye won't soak in and go all over the place but the clogging might nbot be worth the tradeoff I swear!
😂 Stripper glitter! I love it. I totally get it! I remember you mentioning the beads, like in nail polish bottles. I don’t have any, but it’s certainly something to consider. I have an immersion blender that I use for mixing soda ash so I’ve been hesitant to use it for mixing dye. I’m ultra conscientious and paranoid about cross contamination. Fun Endeavor, Angie, has suggested a milk frother, but I’ve yet to look into that. It’s Raven Black that’s the trouble and I use it constantly.... 🤬 Urea, I use it. I have not, not used it. So, I’m not sure what it’s like to dye without it. It’s supposed to help with dissolving some stubborn dyes like, Lemon Yellow, for example. It’s clumpy. Urea is also a “wetting” agent. So, it’s supposed to help the dye stay damp to allow it to have enough time to react with the fibers before it’s dries out for better vibrancy. 🤷♀️ Since I’ve always used it... well I’m not sure what would happen if I didn’t. Probably nothing, but I don’t want to find out! Thickener, Sodium Alginate. I rarely use it, but how I mix it is...Make your dye, 1cup warm water - 2tsp dye *4tsp **8tsp. Shake, shake, shake,... Then I pour it in my 16oz Pyrex measuring cup. (Any larger container, mixing bowl would probably work) I add 1tsp sodium alginate and use my immersion blender to whip it up. Let it sit for like and hour on the counter and it thickens up during that time. Depending on the consistency I pour it into my dye bottle and get to dyeing. If you need it thicker add more alginate in small increments, but keep in mind it needs time to thicken up. You should keep the unused dye in the fridge because the alginate will mold after a couple weeks. If you’re making thick water, it’s the same way. 1 cup warm/hot tap water to 1 tsp alginate. Now, I just told you I don’t cross contaminate my utensils... it’s been MONTHS since I made thickener. I just don’t do intricate detailed patterns. I’m really an ice dyer at heart. I should also mention, I do not mix my dye with soda ash. If you do that changes things... soda ash and dye cannot sit in the fridge because after a day the dye is useless. Let’s cross that bridge when we get there. I hope this helps. 😉 ~Steph ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Appreciate the detailed response! I am way more loosy goosy with Soda Ash it seems! I use a big bucket and just add water and ash as it gets a little low, I figure too much is better than not enough so just shake the box and mix it up. I have a squeeze bottle of the water from the bucket too and a spray bottle. I completely understand being worried about cross contamination though! Dye is bad enough but having dye flash with stray ash would stink. My mixer came with multiple heads and was cheap, you could probably buy two or just swap heads depending on needs. I don't mix my dye with soda ash often but have once in awhile, I'll start using the urea though! I do tend to leave half full or near empty bottles around forever - ugh! I too really prefer powder and ice and I've been finding that powder mixed with soda ash HWI style works GREAT with a confectionary spoon to draw lines - it flows WAY better, even turquoise! Some designs do work best with liquid though and I combine disciplines too, it's fun even when I fail! Mostly. To help mix the dye after it's in the bottle just grab some glass marbles at the dollar store and drop one in each bottle. I also use them to stick in shirts and wrap to get weird circle geode sort of effects :) Just don't let them go into the disposal or drain while washing out! Love the videos for ideas. Had someone in my office today shocked to learn I make my own stuff, they thought I was buying it! :)
@@BLKMGK4 Good for you! That’s a compliment. Maybe your coworkers would want you to make them some and you could earn a few bucks. I’m super conscientious about measuring everything out. The only time I let loose is during ice dye. Maybe I don’t need to be so uptight, but if I’m going to be setting examples I need to try and stick to a regiment otherwise I wouldn’t be able to answer questions. Ya know?! ☺️ Off to bed. Thanks for the support and your suggestions. The marble tie dye I’ve heard of before... even garden rocks! ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Heh, yeah I've got a few rocks I've tied up too, they hold the dye after and it's amusing. Always trying different things! Shirts for coworker came out great, good thing one of them was too small for me!
As long as you don’t mix soda ash into it, it will last a couple weeks. I recommend trying to only mix what you’re going to use that day. It’s begins to crystallize and degrade with each day. Ultimately turning pastel. If you’re using a dye kit, like Tulip, the dye last 24 hours. The soda ash is mixed into the dye. ♥️🌈
Hello! We have been having a great time tie dying at home with Dharma but are planning on a tie dye event while on vacation and I'm trying to simplify and streamline things. When we first started with Dharma I read all of their instructions and I found the instructions saying to "paste" the dye by adding only a little urea water to the powder to smash up the clumps, and then add the rest of the water, to avoid sharp specks of the color on shirts due to undissolved dye. I am wanting to just go ahead and put the powder into the bottles and transport them that way so that I can just add the urea water and go. Have you had any trouble or sharp specks mixing your powder this way right into the bottles?
No. I used to shake, shake, shake. Yellows can need more shaking. Some of the reds can be a pain. Otherwise you could pre-fill your bottles with dye then add water when you reach your destination with no problem. If it’s a one afternoon event you could even add soda ash to the mix and eliminate the need to pre-soak your shirts. After 24 hours the dye would begin to turn pastel and at 48 hours it would be null. Hope that makes sense. ❤️🌈
Yes, to make pastels. I haven’t made a tutorial for that… I should. Thanks for inspiring me. ua-cam.com/video/K2Xx7vQs5kg/v-deo.html These were 1tsp less than the normal Dharma mixing instructions. So, 1tsp, *2tsp, **4tsp, except Raven Black was mixed at regular strength. ☺️❤️🌈
That was great Stef, but have you tried to mix it together in the jug then pour it into the bottle (saves the funnel getting clogged) or is it better to add it thru the funnel? And do you use warm or cold water. I’m still only a beginner so all the tips are most appreciated 🙏🏻✌🏻🌈☮️💜
Good question. This is the only way I have mixed my dye. I use room temperature water. I think warm water would be fine if you’re taking it from the tap. Welcome to the tie dye community, Kaz. Have fun tie dyeing. 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo thanks 🙏🏻 Stef. I love watching n learning from you 🤓 You have a very calming voice & can explain things so easily too. Yes we have a huge 🏄♂️ surfing community, especially here on the Gold Coast, I live not far from where they hold the Billabong Pro. Unfortunately we don’t have all the craft suppliers like you guys do 😩 Thanks again Stef for sharing ✌🏻🌈🤙🏼💜☮️
For dharma dyes, you mix with urea water, and then soak the shirts in soda ash. Is that correct? Do i have no buy any other chemicals? Thanks in advance!
I soak my shirts in soda ash from 20 minutes to a couple days sometimes. Urea is a wetting agent for the dye. It is not necessary as long as you keep the shirt covered well during batching. Plain tap water will work if that’s all you have. Calsolene oil can be used. Glauber’s salt. If you’re just starting out... you need soda ash and procion dye & tap water. Once you get a feel for it you can add all the rest. Hope this helps. 😁 ❤️🌈
For true Raven Black it does need all 8 tsp per 1 cup of water. You can mix all procion dyes with less dye powder for lighter shades if you’d like. It’s just a matter of preference. ♥️🌈
Great question. I use urea. If you don’t use urea you can use tap water. It’s the same measurements. Here is the link to how I mix urea, that I buy from Dharma. ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
I'm obsessed with your videos and a HUGE fan which you might remember from my comments on a few of your other videos but I wanted to give you a little friendly "FYI". Someone may have already brought this to your attention, but at the 2:10 mark you stated "the next color is turquoise which is 2*" and then you give instructions for 2*'s yet a moment later at the 2:39 mark, when you show the container, you state to "take note of the 1* next to the word turquoise". So, you might want to edit the video for those who are newbies or who simply didn't catch the mistake such as I did.
I appreciate you pointing this out to me. I’ll have to go watch. I didn’t realize that I did that. 😬 The unfortunate thing is once it’s uploaded it’s there forever, no way to edit it that I know of. I believe you’re correct and after I look into it and I also know for sure I’ll have to record another tutorial, an addendum to type of thing. Thanks again, Stacie, I appreciate the head up. 🤩❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo, you are most welcome! I didn't want anyone to come back at you yelling & screaming, especially in today's world where God forbid anyone makes a mistake! Thank you again for putting out such AMAZING & informative tutorial videos!
You can go to the craft store or Amazon and try a kit and see if you like tie-dyeing. Then Dharma is pretty affordable. Check the description box for links, they make it easy to shop. ❤️🌈
Yes. You can customize any colors you would like by layering them. No guarantee that you’ll get a solid purple with ice but I bet it will be pretty. You can mix a liquid into the purple you want and then pour it over ice, that works too. ❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/3-iUQN_6Exg/v-deo.html
For ice dying, can you freeze the Urea Water or is it better to just use tap water ice? (our ice maker has been broken for 10+ years and we use ice trays, Rectangular ice cubes.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, my Dharma dye arrived a day earlier than estimated and I'm eager to try it. This video is made for me, a beginner. (I have dyed a few shirts using craft store kits (Tulip). I still have some tulip dyes, and may use them still, but I am completely sold on Dharma dyes due to your video instructions and other Tie dye guru's I've been watching! :)
Tap. water ice. Urea isn’t needed for ice dyeing. Urea is strictly for dissolving stubborn dye and it’s a wetting agent for liquid techniques. Since ice is pushing so much moisture I have never found it necessary during my ice dyes. You could freeze it if you really wanted to. ❤️🌈
I just received a shipment of Dharma. This video was very helpful to teach how to mix. I received Bright Green that had (T) beside the name. I received Turquoise which had *(T). Do you know what that means? Thank you so
The “T” stands for turquoise. It’s telling you that the color has turquoise in it and requires maximum batch times to become the full color. 24-48 hours at 70° or higher. The “*” indicates how much to mix. 1 cup of water to 2 tsp dye, *4 tsp dye, **8 tsp dye. Hope this helps Susan. ❤️🌈
Thanks a lot you did a good job I’m a beginner dire and so far it doesn’t look good it’s real drab I think it’s the dies I’m using so I can again thanks a lot for the info
Dharma instructs a few days. I can tell you I’ve used dye that is a week or two old in relatively cool weather with no issue. Older dye might give a more pastel color. I recommend trying to mix only what you need.❤️🌈 Small Batch Recipe: ua-cam.com/video/j3xBMMl-rhg/v-deo.html
I have worked with Dharma"s dyes off and on for years. It will not mix well. I always have speckles that look terrible. I'v watched a bunch of videos but no one seems to have this same issue. What am I doing wrong . Please help ?
Brenda, I have the same issue, a lot!! It’s not you nor Dharma dyes. The dye with the asterisks *, ** give me the most trouble. I use my immersion blender but still have issues sometimes. I think some colors don’t want to dissolve. Urea is supposed to help. I have a tutorial on that. It’s a wetting agent that’s supposed to help dissolve stubborn dyes and keep the project damp during batching. Hope this helps! Good luck!! ❤️🌈
You can do it that way, Erik. The simple answer is the tsp is what I had near me at the time of recording. In keeping with Dharma’s directions and to not confuse the masses… it’s 8 oz water to 2 tsp dye, *4 tsp, **8 tsp. Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🌈
I used the hand blender for the first time recently and it took 1/3 of the time and there were almost no clumps. You can shake some of those like the black till you cant do it anymore and there will still be clumps. The hand blender had almost none. I had an extra one around because I had an "unfortunate" accident (the the garbage disposal in the sink) with one of the attachments I used so I got a new one, but the old with the simple blade attachment was fine. It's worth the 30 bucks.
The immersion blender is awesome! You’re right about black... lemon yellow is stubborn too. I haven’t used mine to mix dye yet. Maybe next time I mix up some Raven Black I’ll give it a try.. It’s totally worth the cost! ❤️🌈
I thought your supposed to use urea with these dyes? I never knew about that till I seem so many people using it on their videos so now I can't use my huge order of dharma dyes until I get that in the mail :( but I am really confused about how to even add that crap in .... Everyone does it differently and most videos I've seen on it sound so confusing:(
Yes, everyone does it differently. You do not have to use urea. Urea is a wetting agent and will help some stubborn dyes dissolve better, Lemon Yellow, Raven Black, reds…. it helps the fabric stay damp during batching. You can start using your dyes right away with plain tap water. 1 cup of tepid water (don’t use super hot water) to 2 tsp dye, * 4 tsp dye, ** 8 tsp dye. Hope this helps. ❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/30SKpz5vYQM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/play/PLnzbiHDLbWnUOWqT4-N-0lT2zzDrN0gNA.html
@@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690 Are you asking how to mix it with dye? I use what’s in the jug to mix. So it’s one cup chem water to 2 tsp of dye, *4 tsp dye, ** 8 tsp dye. Check out the playlist I created, tie dye tools, I have a few mixing tutorials. I use this mixture with all my liquid dyes except thickened dye and on cotton, rayon, etc. I hope I’m answering you correctly. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo But how you gonna mixed it up with " 2 tsp. 4 tsp. And 8 tsp" * I wanted to use something expensive Jug to mix with tsps. How to use with one cup of Chem water and used over the thickened water to Dye of black. Irresistible technique of 8 tsp. Etc. And I wanna to get the right thing to figuring Directly. And where you get those jugs from???? 🙈💟🫂🎃
Are you using soda ash to soak your shirts and professional dye? Batching at 70° or higher for at least 24 hours. Are you mixing you dye with the correct ratios? Join the Facebook group so you can pictures so we can diagnose what is going on. ❤️🌈 facebook.com/groups/1808680025961779/
@@BelladonnaDyesCo yes! i use dharma procion dyes. Does the shirt have to be damp prior to dying? i always soak then ring out the excess soda ash, then i apply my dyes with urea mixed in to my bottles. After every wash the shirt looks bright and vivid once it hits the dryer they look awful and faded. Also im sorry i dont have facebook :(
There is a lot of dye going down the sink you can always use a little more water but all the dye should be used up and none down the sink maybe figure out another way to mix the dye
Yes, I do too. That’s what you see me pouring into the measuring cup. It’s called “chem water” Urea is a wetting agent. It also helps some stubborn dyes dissolve. The theory is, the urea helps the dye stay damp so it has time to react with the soda ash and natural cotton fibers for maximum vibrancy before it dries out. Is urea 100% necessary? No, it’s not! It’s completely a matter of preference. Here is a tutorial on mixing urea: ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
It has been brought to my attention by a viewer, Stacie, that my instructions in regard to Turquoise are incorrect. To mix Turquoise * It’s 4tsp of dye to 1 cup of water. I apologize if this has caused any confusion. Thanks, Stacie. ☺️ Have fun tie dyeing!! ❤️🌈
I already know how to mix dye, but this is great for beginners that received their box from Dharma and have no idea where to start. Great video. Thanks for sharing. 💜
I thought the same thing, that’s why I decided to share this tutorial. I appreciate your kind words. ❤️🌈
lol exactly why I’m here:)
So it looks like you are using 16oz bottles to shake the dye since you are only mixing 8 oz .. that way you have room to shake? Is this correct? And are you adding urea to the dyes? I ordered some because they said it was needed. Do you mix like a gallon of water with urea and use that jug to pour your 8oz cups of water that you add to the dye? Sry for all the questions, but i want to do this right…i been using tulip dye and i was not pleased with the end result. Color so dull, I’m hoping this dharma dye is just the answer I’m looking for :). TY for the great video
@@CLOWEN2010@Belladonnadyesco I’m interested in knowing about the urea also (to help the powder dye dissolve).
The water I’m using is urea water. If you don’t use urea you can use tap water or distilled water depending on your type of water. This is the link to how I mix my urea. Thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
Thank you for the link!
@@DianaDyesEverything You’re welcome! ❤️🌈
This is so helpful. I received a Dharma Tie Dye starter kit last Christmas and I just now decided to make some liquid dyes. In my mind it was one of those things that would take 2 minutes and I kept putting it off, but it really does take a bit of time. You have to keep all your stuff clean and make you take all the steps to make sure dye doesn't get everywhere. I still need a little funnel. Though for now I'm using a little spoon that came with a little pre made lunch package for my teaspoon. I like it cause it's skinny, but I do have to double the dye. I wish they would've added a funnel to their kit. Swap it out for the urea powder. Don't even know what it's for.
Yes, mixing dye is very messy. Just clean up as you go. Urea is a wetting agent. It helps break the surface tension and keep the project damp during the batching process. You’ll be fine just using water. Dharma has a lot of information on their website about tie dyeing and the chemicals. Just type in urea. 😁❤️🌈
For mixing your own complex colors it say Grape 1 part Fuchsia 3 parts turquoise does that mean each part is a teaspoon full ? Do you or don’t you need to add soda ash to the colors or only pre soaking the tee shirt? Thank you so much ❤
Turquoise is stripper glitter, it gets EVERYWHERE! It's sticky too and I used to have to fold on the same table I had my racks, guess what always showed up to party and make a mess - turquoise!
2 tips for you to consider: 1) put a glass marble in the empty bottle. When you shake the bottle the marble will help stir things up! Like a ball bearing in nail polish it moves things around for you. A downside can be that if you invert the bottle it can drop down and block the exit, I don't find this a huge problem since I know what's going on. 2) An immersion blender. You mentioned it after I started typing this and yeah, use one! You can get a USB rechargeable one from Amazon for like $12. They come with attachments small enough to go in the bottle opening and stir things up pretty well with no mess. Obviously be careful pulling it out while it's spinning or it sprays everywhere. They clean easily under running water thankfully.
Questions - urea? I've now bought some but yet to use it, I don't use liquid often as it's a PITA but sometimes it's best. Does urea help much? Thickener - I have some alganate and I've tried adding it several ways. If I add it first and then add water it's a gooey blob in the corner of my bottle bottom. If I add it after a little water it floats on top as a gel and even with a mixer the gunk forms clogs - UGH! What's the best way to add this? Is alganate the best thing to use or are there better thickeners that might mix better? I like it slightly thick so the dye won't soak in and go all over the place but the clogging might nbot be worth the tradeoff I swear!
😂 Stripper glitter! I love it. I totally get it! I remember you mentioning the beads, like in nail polish bottles. I don’t have any, but it’s certainly something to consider.
I have an immersion blender that I use for mixing soda ash so I’ve been hesitant to use it for mixing dye. I’m ultra conscientious and paranoid about cross contamination. Fun Endeavor, Angie, has suggested a milk frother, but I’ve yet to look into that. It’s Raven Black that’s the trouble and I use it constantly.... 🤬
Urea, I use it. I have not, not used it. So, I’m not sure what it’s like to dye without it. It’s supposed to help with dissolving some stubborn dyes like, Lemon Yellow, for example. It’s clumpy. Urea is also a “wetting” agent. So, it’s supposed to help the dye stay damp to allow it to have enough time to react with the fibers before it’s dries out for better vibrancy. 🤷♀️ Since I’ve always used it... well I’m not sure what would happen if I didn’t. Probably nothing, but I don’t want to find out!
Thickener, Sodium Alginate. I rarely use it, but how I mix it is...Make your dye, 1cup warm water - 2tsp dye *4tsp **8tsp. Shake, shake, shake,... Then I pour it in my 16oz Pyrex measuring cup. (Any larger container, mixing bowl would probably work) I add 1tsp sodium alginate and use my immersion blender to whip it up. Let it sit for like and hour on the counter and it thickens up during that time. Depending on the consistency I pour it into my dye bottle and get to dyeing. If you need it thicker add more alginate in small increments, but keep in mind it needs time to thicken up. You should keep the unused dye in the fridge because the alginate will mold after a couple weeks. If you’re making thick water, it’s the same way. 1 cup warm/hot tap water to 1 tsp alginate. Now, I just told you I don’t cross contaminate my utensils... it’s been MONTHS since I made thickener. I just don’t do intricate detailed patterns. I’m really an ice dyer at heart.
I should also mention, I do not mix my dye with soda ash. If you do that changes things... soda ash and dye cannot sit in the fridge because after a day the dye is useless. Let’s cross that bridge when we get there.
I hope this helps. 😉 ~Steph ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Appreciate the detailed response! I am way more loosy goosy with Soda Ash it seems! I use a big bucket and just add water and ash as it gets a little low, I figure too much is better than not enough so just shake the box and mix it up. I have a squeeze bottle of the water from the bucket too and a spray bottle. I completely understand being worried about cross contamination though! Dye is bad enough but having dye flash with stray ash would stink.
My mixer came with multiple heads and was cheap, you could probably buy two or just swap heads depending on needs. I don't mix my dye with soda ash often but have once in awhile, I'll start using the urea though! I do tend to leave half full or near empty bottles around forever - ugh! I too really prefer powder and ice and I've been finding that powder mixed with soda ash HWI style works GREAT with a confectionary spoon to draw lines - it flows WAY better, even turquoise! Some designs do work best with liquid though and I combine disciplines too, it's fun even when I fail! Mostly.
To help mix the dye after it's in the bottle just grab some glass marbles at the dollar store and drop one in each bottle. I also use them to stick in shirts and wrap to get weird circle geode sort of effects :) Just don't let them go into the disposal or drain while washing out!
Love the videos for ideas. Had someone in my office today shocked to learn I make my own stuff, they thought I was buying it! :)
@@BLKMGK4 Good for you! That’s a compliment. Maybe your coworkers would want you to make them some and you could earn a few bucks. I’m super conscientious about measuring everything out. The only time I let loose is during ice dye. Maybe I don’t need to be so uptight, but if I’m going to be setting examples I need to try and stick to a regiment otherwise I wouldn’t be able to answer questions. Ya know?! ☺️ Off to bed. Thanks for the support and your suggestions. The marble tie dye I’ve heard of before... even garden rocks! ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Heh, yeah I've got a few rocks I've tied up too, they hold the dye after and it's amusing. Always trying different things! Shirts for coworker came out great, good thing one of them was too small for me!
ALL of this is so helpful! Thank you! 😊
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this video!!!!! Just what I was looking for! ❤
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve only done ice dye and after watching NUMEROUS videos and Google, I was so confused! Love you long time! 😂
What water are you using from that bottle and do you not use UREA.....THAnNK YOU SO MUCH.
The water in the gallon jug is “chem” water. Urea & calsolene oil. ❤️🌈
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How long does mixed dye stay "fresh?" Does it have to be used within a certain time?
As long as you don’t mix soda ash into it, it will last a couple weeks. I recommend trying to only mix what you’re going to use that day. It’s begins to crystallize and degrade with each day. Ultimately turning pastel.
If you’re using a dye kit, like Tulip, the dye last 24 hours. The soda ash is mixed into the dye. ♥️🌈
Hello! We have been having a great time tie dying at home with Dharma but are planning on a tie dye event while on vacation and I'm trying to simplify and streamline things. When we first started with Dharma I read all of their instructions and I found the instructions saying to "paste" the dye by adding only a little urea water to the powder to smash up the clumps, and then add the rest of the water, to avoid sharp specks of the color on shirts due to undissolved dye. I am wanting to just go ahead and put the powder into the bottles and transport them that way so that I can just add the urea water and go. Have you had any trouble or sharp specks mixing your powder this way right into the bottles?
No. I used to shake, shake, shake. Yellows can need more shaking. Some of the reds can be a pain. Otherwise you could pre-fill your bottles with dye then add water when you reach your destination with no problem. If it’s a one afternoon event you could even add soda ash to the mix and eliminate the need to pre-soak your shirts. After 24 hours the dye would begin to turn pastel and at 48 hours it would be null. Hope that makes sense. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo good to know. Thank you!!
I think you did a great job. You were short until the point. Very understandable
Glad it was helpful! ❤️🌈
Hi stacie hope your well thank you for the /rill bud please can I ask what size tubs are those ones that your using here please many thanks Aaron
The bottles?? 16oz. I have links in the description box. ❤️🌈
have you tried/experimented using less dye per cup of water? curious if doing so just causes the color to not be a bright.
Yes, to make pastels. I haven’t made a tutorial for that… I should. Thanks for inspiring me. ua-cam.com/video/K2Xx7vQs5kg/v-deo.html These were 1tsp less than the normal Dharma mixing instructions. So, 1tsp, *2tsp, **4tsp, except Raven Black was mixed at regular strength. ☺️❤️🌈
You are a great teacher!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽
I found this video very helpful.
Do you use room temp water only for this as well?
I don’t remember how I did this video. If it was in a jug, yes, room temperature. If it’s out of the tap cool/tepid water. ❤️🌈
the water from the bottle, is mixed with urea? soda ash?
Yes. ❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/30SKpz5vYQM/v-deo.html
Very informative. Precise clear instructions. Thank you 🌀
Glad it was helpful! ❤️🌈
That was great Stef, but have you tried to mix it together in the jug then pour it into the bottle (saves the funnel getting clogged) or is it better to add it thru the funnel?
And do you use warm or cold water. I’m still only a beginner so all the tips are most appreciated 🙏🏻✌🏻🌈☮️💜
Good question. This is the only way I have mixed my dye. I use room temperature water. I think warm water would be fine if you’re taking it from the tap. Welcome to the tie dye community, Kaz. Have fun tie dyeing. 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo thanks 🙏🏻 Stef. I love watching n learning from you 🤓
You have a very calming voice & can explain things so easily too.
Yes we have a huge 🏄♂️ surfing community, especially here on the Gold Coast, I live not far from where they hold the Billabong Pro. Unfortunately we don’t have all the craft suppliers like you guys do 😩
Thanks again Stef for sharing ✌🏻🌈🤙🏼💜☮️
@@kazskully8501 🥰
I needed this lesson.
I’m glad you found it helpful, Diana!! 😁❤️🌈
For dharma dyes, you mix with urea water, and then soak the shirts in soda ash. Is that correct? Do i have no buy any other chemicals? Thanks in advance!
I soak my shirts in soda ash from 20 minutes to a couple days sometimes. Urea is a wetting agent for the dye. It is not necessary as long as you keep the shirt covered well during batching. Plain tap water will work if that’s all you have. Calsolene oil can be used. Glauber’s salt.
If you’re just starting out... you need soda ash and procion dye & tap water. Once you get a feel for it you can add all the rest. Hope this helps. 😁 ❤️🌈
I have recently started using dharma dyes. Does water temperature make a difference?
You want to mix with room temp water. At least that’s what I do. ❤️🌈
Thanks for explaining this so well!
You're very welcome! ❤️🌈
I would be interested to see test runs for that black...like only 4 tsp vs the 8 tsp. does it really matter? For science.
For true Raven Black it does need all 8 tsp per 1 cup of water. You can mix all procion dyes with less dye powder for lighter shades if you’d like. It’s just a matter of preference. ♥️🌈
Why are you pouring out of a jug instead of the tap? What is that? Great information. Thank you. ✌🏻
Great question. I use urea. If you don’t use urea you can use tap water. It’s the same measurements. Here is the link to how I mix urea, that I buy from Dharma. ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
Can you use mix dye powder to ice tie dye
Did you need to use soda ash ?
I'm obsessed with your videos and a HUGE fan which you might remember from my comments on a few of your other videos but I wanted to give you a little friendly "FYI". Someone may have already brought this to your attention, but at the 2:10 mark you stated "the next color is turquoise which is 2*" and then you give instructions for 2*'s yet a moment later at the 2:39 mark, when you show the container, you state to "take note of the 1* next to the word turquoise". So, you might want to edit the video for those who are newbies or who simply didn't catch the mistake such as I did.
I appreciate you pointing this out to me. I’ll have to go watch. I didn’t realize that I did that. 😬 The unfortunate thing is once it’s uploaded it’s there forever, no way to edit it that I know of. I believe you’re correct and after I look into it and I also know for sure I’ll have to record another tutorial, an addendum to type of thing. Thanks again, Stacie, I appreciate the head up. 🤩❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo, you are most welcome! I didn't want anyone to come back at you yelling & screaming, especially in today's world where God forbid anyone makes a mistake! Thank you again for putting out such AMAZING & informative tutorial videos!
When you say “[such and such amount] of water” are you referring to water that already has urea mixed in? 🙂
Yes, it’s my “chem” water. ❤️🌈
is there a cost effective dye for beginners
You can go to the craft store or Amazon and try a kit and see if you like tie-dyeing. Then Dharma is pretty affordable. Check the description box for links, they make it easy to shop. ❤️🌈
Straight to the point. Thanks.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🌈
If i do ice dye, can i Just mix the Pulver of red and blue and ad it to the fabric/ Shirt to create purple? Thank you
Yes. You can customize any colors you would like by layering them. No guarantee that you’ll get a solid purple with ice but I bet it will be pretty. You can mix a liquid into the purple you want and then pour it over ice, that works too. ❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/3-iUQN_6Exg/v-deo.html
@@BelladonnaDyesCo oh wow thank you and thanks for the fast answer! Love your Videos. Did so many Shirts and they all turned out perfect!
@@p.s.4547 I’m happy to hear it!!
I just got my package, this helps so much 👍🏾!
Yay! It’s like Christmas in August. Have fun tie dyeing!! ❤️🌈
Do you use urea mixed with your dyes?
Yes, I mix my dyes with “chem” water. ❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/30SKpz5vYQM/v-deo.html
How long will the dye last after you mix it with water?
A couple weeks in cool conditions as long as it’s not mixed with any soda ash. After a couple weeks the colors become more pastel. ❤️🌈
For ice dying, can you freeze the Urea Water or is it better to just use tap water ice? (our ice maker has been broken for 10+ years and we use ice trays, Rectangular ice cubes.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, my Dharma dye arrived a day earlier than estimated and I'm eager to try it. This video is made for me, a beginner. (I have dyed a few shirts using craft store kits (Tulip). I still have some tulip dyes, and may use them still, but I am completely sold on Dharma dyes due to your video instructions and other Tie dye guru's I've been watching! :)
Tap. water ice. Urea isn’t needed for ice dyeing. Urea is strictly for dissolving stubborn dye and it’s a wetting agent for liquid techniques. Since ice is pushing so much moisture I have never found it necessary during my ice dyes. You could freeze it if you really wanted to. ❤️🌈
Dharma is the best! They have the largest selection of colors and they are really amazing people! Have fun playing with your new dye!!! ❤️🌈
I just received a shipment of Dharma. This video was very helpful to teach how to mix. I received Bright Green that had (T) beside the name. I received Turquoise which had *(T). Do you know what that means? Thank you so
The “T” stands for turquoise. It’s telling you that the color has turquoise in it and requires maximum batch times to become the full color. 24-48 hours at 70° or higher. The “*” indicates how much to mix. 1 cup of water to 2 tsp dye, *4 tsp dye, **8 tsp dye. Hope this helps Susan. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo
That makes perfect sense. I really appreciate your willingness to help a new tie dyer!
Thanks a lot you did a good job I’m a beginner dire and so far it doesn’t look good it’s real drab I think it’s the dies I’m using so I can again thanks a lot for the info
This was really helpful. I watched you “how to mix urea” video a long time ago. I’m assuming that’s what you’re mixing with your dye. 💜
Yes, Jules. You’re correct. That is my “chem” water, urea. Thanks for pointing it out and commenting. ❤️🌈
I'm glad you asked because that's what I was about to ask. Off to find the urea mixing video! Thanks!
Amazing information !
High FIVE to you and your CHANNEL ✋💯
Thank you very much!! I’m trying to be a little bit of a teaching channel. 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo trying ?...
YOU ARE !!!!!
Your channel is on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@crapshootcreations Thank you! I appreciate that. ☺️❤️🌈
What does it means when there is 1 * and (T) on the jar?
What is in the gal jug your using just water? Or vinegar
Nm just seen your pinned comment
It’s my chem water. 😉❤️🌈 ua-cam.com/video/30SKpz5vYQM/v-deo.html
Great tutorial!! Thank you.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🌈
How long do these dyes stay usable before you have to make a new batch?
Dharma instructs a few days. I can tell you I’ve used dye that is a week or two old in relatively cool weather with no issue. Older dye might give a more pastel color. I recommend trying to mix only what you need.❤️🌈
Small Batch Recipe: ua-cam.com/video/j3xBMMl-rhg/v-deo.html
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Awesome information ✌💯
I usually store left over in FRINGE...
USE up in week or so
Also mix leftovers to make different colors 💯
@@crapshootcreations Those are great tips. My fridge is so little. I have no room. I dye on a sun porch and in the winter it’s like a fridge. 😜❤️🌈
Informative. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! ❤️🌈
I have worked with Dharma"s dyes off and on for years. It will not mix well. I always have speckles that look terrible. I'v watched a bunch of videos but no one seems to have this same issue. What am I doing wrong . Please help ?
Brenda, I have the same issue, a lot!! It’s not you nor Dharma dyes. The dye with the asterisks *, ** give me the most trouble. I use my immersion blender but still have issues sometimes. I think some colors don’t want to dissolve. Urea is supposed to help. I have a tutorial on that. It’s a wetting agent that’s supposed to help dissolve stubborn dyes and keep the project damp during batching. Hope this helps! Good luck!! ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Thanks .
@@brendastewart5883 You’re welcome, Brenda. ❤️🌈
What about batch dying in a 5 gallon bucket say 10 sweatshirts to make turquoise from white 100% cotton hoodie, sounds like i need a lot of dye.
To mix Turquoise* in a five gallon bucket it would take 1cup of dye per gallon of water. That’s a lot of dye! 😳❤️🌈
For the jet black, why wouldn’t you use two teaspoons and two tablespoons to make 8 tsp? Instead of going for 8 dips into the jar?
You can do it that way, Erik. The simple answer is the tsp is what I had near me at the time of recording. In keeping with Dharma’s directions and to not confuse the masses… it’s 8 oz water to 2 tsp dye, *4 tsp, **8 tsp. Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🌈
Very helpful tutorial.
Glad to hear that! My goal is to help teach. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo you’re a good teacher. Thank you.
What type of water do you recommend?
I use urea water, but you can use tap water. If you have hard water you could use bottled distilled water. ❤️🌈
Here is a link to mixing urea. ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html ❤️🌈
I used the hand blender for the first time recently and it took 1/3 of the time and there were almost no clumps. You can shake some of those like the black till you cant do it anymore and there will still be clumps. The hand blender had almost none. I had an extra one around because I had an "unfortunate" accident (the the garbage disposal in the sink) with one of the attachments I used so I got a new one, but the old with the simple blade attachment was fine. It's worth the 30 bucks.
The immersion blender is awesome! You’re right about black... lemon yellow is stubborn too. I haven’t used mine to mix dye yet. Maybe next time I mix up some Raven Black I’ll give it a try.. It’s totally worth the cost! ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo I wonder why it is that lemon yellow (and bright yellow too) clump like that. Black it is probably because you have to use so much.
I thought your supposed to use urea with these dyes? I never knew about that till I seem so many people using it on their videos so now I can't use my huge order of dharma dyes until I get that in the mail :( but I am really confused about how to even add that crap in .... Everyone does it differently and most videos I've seen on it sound so confusing:(
Yes, everyone does it differently. You do not have to use urea. Urea is a wetting agent and will help some stubborn dyes dissolve better, Lemon Yellow, Raven Black, reds…. it helps the fabric stay damp during batching. You can start using your dyes right away with plain tap water. 1 cup of tepid water (don’t use super hot water) to 2 tsp dye, * 4 tsp dye, ** 8 tsp dye. Hope this helps. ❤️🌈
ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/30SKpz5vYQM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/play/PLnzbiHDLbWnUOWqT4-N-0lT2zzDrN0gNA.html
Ultra Violet is SO Dark, that I'm substituting it for the Raven. I only used 6 tps dye/cup with UViolet, yet 11 tsp/cup with Raven
Thank you for the video How to use A urea water to mixed with Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes from Dharma.
You’re very welcome!! Thanks for tuning in! ☺️❤️🌈
You're so much welcome!! How did you make an Urea Water with cottons like it from Dharma Trading Co. 😄❤🌈🌈⭐
@@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690 Are you asking how to mix it with dye? I use what’s in the jug to mix. So it’s one cup chem water to 2 tsp of dye, *4 tsp dye, ** 8 tsp dye. Check out the playlist I created, tie dye tools, I have a few mixing tutorials. I use this mixture with all my liquid dyes except thickened dye and on cotton, rayon, etc. I hope I’m answering you correctly. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo But how you gonna mixed it up with " 2 tsp. 4 tsp. And 8 tsp" * I wanted to use something expensive Jug to mix with tsps. How to use with one cup of Chem water and used over the thickened water to Dye of black. Irresistible technique of 8 tsp. Etc. And I wanna to get the right thing to figuring Directly.
And where you get those jugs from????
🙈💟🫂🎃
And used with these Mixture of dyes of methods.
my colors dont come out bright at all i dont understand it
Are you using soda ash to soak your shirts and professional dye? Batching at 70° or higher for at least 24 hours. Are you mixing you dye with the correct ratios? Join the Facebook group so you can pictures so we can diagnose what is going on. ❤️🌈
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@@BelladonnaDyesCo yes! i use dharma procion dyes. Does the shirt have to be damp prior to dying? i always soak then ring out the excess soda ash, then i apply my dyes with urea mixed in to my bottles. After every wash the shirt looks bright and vivid once it hits the dryer they look awful and faded. Also im sorry i dont have facebook :(
Plus you can use a mini strainer just FYI hun
Thanks for the tip, Kimi. 😁❤️🌈
There is a lot of dye going down the sink you can always use a little more water but all the dye should be used up and none down the sink maybe figure out another way to mix the dye
I thought u had to use salt...so confusing...thanks for sharing
Some people use Glauber’s salt. I never tried it and it doesn’t seem to be necessary for making T-shirts. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊❤️🌈
You should never use your dishwasher to wash out your dye containers if your going to use them to wash any more dishes not safe at all
Wow antione is that your channel "po-leezin the tye dyers" ? 😮
I keep seeing that people add Urea?
Yes, I do too. That’s what you see me pouring into the measuring cup. It’s called “chem water” Urea is a wetting agent. It also helps some stubborn dyes dissolve. The theory is, the urea helps the dye stay damp so it has time to react with the soda ash and natural cotton fibers for maximum vibrancy before it dries out. Is urea 100% necessary? No, it’s not! It’s completely a matter of preference.
Here is a tutorial on mixing urea: ua-cam.com/video/UHlOsHb8X1Q/v-deo.html