Hi Lori - I tried it on a t-shirt and it was fun! Thanks for the inspiration. Here's the video of my results: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html Have you tried it yourself? Any luck?
I love your cheesy jokes haha let's dye together! Thank you for your helpful tutorials. I recently bought a bunch of the wrong dye and needed some inspiration for different tie dye methods using the powder. Thank you again!
The second one you displayed (with the thicker band of chartreuse) has a perfect pansy in the center. How amazing would it look to take a black fabric pen to that part!
Ooooohhhhh... YES! Some of the dyed fabrics look like stained glass windows to me. I was just remembering the other day that I had it on my experiment list to try adding in the effect of the dark lead with an acrylic paint pen. A fabric marker sounds like a great (and probably easier) idea to explore. Thanks for the note! Nancy
Look at you, you mind reader, you! I am just almost finished taping a Kaleidoscope T-shirt video for release later this month. I'm finding that the design looks crisper on woven fabric than on knit - but the results are still pretty fun!
Hi, Nancy! I love your tutorials. 😍 Just a quick question. When you dry your pieces of fabrics, do you let them air dry or do you dry them in the dryer? I actually did a few scarves today and I’m going to be washing them out tomorrow. So excited to see the results! 😁
Hi Angela, isn't the anticipation wonderful? :) I let things dry either way, but they're less wrinkly (easier to iron) if they go through the dryer. If I only have a few small pieces to dry, I toss in some dark towels to create a full load. This helps things dry evenly and not clump together. Keep me posted on your results! Nancy
Is it necessary for this technique to be placed in a cup or like container? There’s no draining of the liquid in this process so sitting in the muck but your results turned out beautifully. I have been making “forms” out of long strips of poster paper as nice and stiff. After placing my clothing item to be dyed I fit the poster strip around the clothing to fit kind of close, then stale the ends of poster paper and kind of hold it all together. This is helpful in creating a nice place for the ice to sit on clothing and stay in that area and not keep falling off...if you understand what I’m saying.
Hi Laurie, That's a great question. The rolled up kaleidoscope can either be placed in a container (or a wrap, like you described - to help keep the ice in) or freely on a rack. The technique can either be muck dye (no holes in the bottom of the container) or free flow (with all of the melting dye passing through into a container underneath). Whatever setup is your favorite - the results will be similar and a kaleidoscope pattern will still appear. Have fun! Nancy
Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for this beautiful video! If I don’t have any of the washing supplies should I bake the fabric in the oven? I’m not sure if that makes sense, I see people bake their tie dyes so the color sets. This will be my first tie dye project and yours came out so beautiful I want to try the technique but I don’t want to mess it up if I don’t have the washing supplies. Thank you so much for your time!
Hi Nora, This is an interesting question! There are indeed options for various parts of the process. The soda ash is an important step, and that can be found in the laundry detergent aisle (called "washing soda") or where swimming pool supply chemicals are sold. Look for 100% sodium carbonate. It is also possible to make your own soda ash by heating baking soda in the oven (I haven't tried this myself, but if you do an online search for homemade washing soda, you'll find instructions). If you don't have Professional Textile Detergent, some folks have found that a mild dish soap like Dawn yields good results. If you don't have Retayne (or other Dye Fixative) you can skip that step, and in the future, be careful to wash the items only in cold (rather than warm or hot) water when they're tossed into the laundry. Your local fabric store (particularly independent shops geared towards quilters) may carry the supplies you seek. Two popular online shopping resources are Dharma Trading Company www.dharmatrading.com/ and PRO Chemical & Dye prochemicalanddye.net/. Have fun! Nancy
It’s hard to see your actions with white fsbric on a white background! If you could change your folding table to a dsrker surface, it sure would be easier to follow what you are doing! Regards
Thanks for your note, Lee-Ann. I've switched to a darker work surface to help make it easier to see the white fabric. If you have any other suggestions, I'm happy to hear them! Take care, Nancy
Hi Nancy!! I have a question. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’m following your video but getting a different look. Instead of the design being like yours, being a circle in the middle of your fabric, I’m getting half circles on 2 sides of my fabric. I’ve done 3 already and watched very carefully but I’m getting something different. Do you know what I’m doing wrong? I can’t post a photo of what I have so I hope you understand what I’m saying. I think what I’m doing is beautiful but it’s not what I’m trying to do! Thank you in advance!
Hi Julie, I do know what you're talking about because I've done it myself! (Both accidentally, and on purpose.) In fact, I have a video demonstrating how to create those two half circles you describe. ua-cam.com/video/FfTLRD3IVgU/v-deo.html After the fabric is folded into a square, and you're ready to start folding the triangles, lifting a folded edge will create a kaleidoscope. Lifting loose edges will create two half circles. It may help to physically mark the center of your fabric square with a safety pin or a straight pin (or just put your finger there). When you fold, that marked center will be the tippy tip point of the long skinny triangle. Does that make sense? Nancy
Hello, I follow your videos very interesting, but I do not understand English can you tell me in what material is the piece of fabric of which you surround the roll before putting it in the container. Thank you for your reply.
Use any small piece of lightweight fabric, such as a scrap of cotton or polyester. (I use an old makeup remover towelette that has been washed, since it is just the right size.)
Sorry, one more question, what are the names of the 2 products in a bottle that you put on after washing the fabric. And thank you it's amazing and beautiful what you do. I haven't started dyeing yet. I bought procion and am waiting for my order
Rinse the fabric until the water runs clear. Then wash it in Textile Detergent (might be called Synthrapol). Then (optional) soak it in Dye Fixative (might be called Retayne) to prevent color bleeding later on when it is washed in the laundry. I hope this helps!
What is the brand of Dye you use? I am in Canada and we can usually only source in USA I am new to this and want to buy good dye. Thanks Love your videos.
Hi Marion, I've had good luck with Fiber Reactive Procion Dye. I purchase it online from Dharma Trading Company. They offer a variety of colors and seasonal palettes, too. Have fun! Nancy
Hi Marion, I created a video comparing RIT and Procion dyes. Perhaps it is something that you will find helpful. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/uVPoLpmMhAM/v-deo.html
Hi Kyle, Either kind of container will work, but the different setups will yield different results. My personal preference is to use containers (or racks) where the liquid dye will drip all the way through the fabric and into a separate container below. Other people really like the look that comes from letting the fabric sit in the liquid dye that collects inside of a solid container. You might like to check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html which shows both techniques side by side, so you can choose the effect you like best. Thanks for watching! Nancy
A more traditional folding method would result in better symmetry. Additional fabric on top isn’t really necessary. That was a lot of ice for the amount of dye and small fabric size.
Hi John, Thanks for your note. It sounds like you've developed a dyeing practice that works well for you. I find asymmetrical designs interesting to look at, but if your eyes prefer symmetry, you're absolutely right - other folds will do a better job of yielding that result. Take care, Nancy
Hi Angela! Yep! Thanks for that question. Layer on the ice, sprinkle on the dye, and then just leave everything to rest overnight, as is. The ice will melt in its own time, turning the powder to liquid, and letting the little tendrils of color seep into the fabric. Voila!
Hi Hannah, these are great questions. Textile detergent has two purposes: It's useful for washing the fabric at the very beginning (to remove any fabric sizing, fabric softener, grease from fingerprints, etc.) before you start the dyeing process. It's also helpful after rinsing out the dye (it's designed to attract any lingering loose dye in the project, and hold it in the water, where it can't get back on the fabric). Fixative is designed to enhance the wash-ability of the final result - to prevent it from bleeding or staining other items in the laundry. I dye my fabric inside, in my studio, wearing a dust mask. Some folks prefer to dye outside. You just want to choose a space that has good ventilation and/or access to personal protection equipment. Hope this information helps. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Ohhh... I wish I knew! It was an early piece - before I started taking notes. I'll do a little experimenting and see if I can figure it out. I have it on my list to make a video showing the more colorful kaleidoscope varieties, too. Thanks for the question! Nancy
Hi hopefully you read your comments so if you don't mind I do not ice dye so would I be able to get the same effect using pre mixed dye from a squeeze bottle many thanks
Hi Andrew, that's an interesting question. I would need to do a bit of experimenting to answer it, since my experience is only with ice dyeing. It may be a month before I get back to you, but I'll stay in touch. If you give it a try yourself in the meantime, let me know how it goes! Nancy
@@NancyGamon hi thanks for getting back to me I will look forward to seeing how you get on. I have done my best to reproduce what you did in the video so once the dyes have set I will hopefully be able to do a show a tell lol
Hi John, I'm curious - are you selling your dyed goods? You're correct that using dye fixative isn't a mandatory final step in the dyeing process, but in my mind, it's a best practice. Once my fabric has sold, I have no idea how it will be cared for. Giving it a good soak in Retayne before it goes to a new home gives me peace of mind that there is less chance of the color bleeding or fading in the new owner's laundry. Thanks for watching! Nancy
He is turning cartwheels right now, so happy to know that someone took interest in him! I'm afraid his rather unimaginative parents simply named him "Munky".
I love the tip of using the makeup remover towelette to prevent speckles! Great tutorial!
Hey, thanks for the nice words, Kelly! Have a great day!
You are incredible! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for watching.
I'm hooked! so cool! Im going to try to apply this technique to a shirt or two!
Awesome!! Have fun! :)
Hi Lori - I tried it on a t-shirt and it was fun! Thanks for the inspiration. Here's the video of my results: ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html Have you tried it yourself? Any luck?
oh my gosh! you're new my favorite channel! love your singing voice intros and closers and jokes! ;-)
You're a bundle of kindness! Thanks for making my day. :) Nancy
Very beautiful work
You're so kind! Thank you. :)
Love the video AND the quilt!
Thank you, Kathleen! :)
I love your cheesy jokes haha let's dye together! Thank you for your helpful tutorials. I recently bought a bunch of the wrong dye and needed some inspiration for different tie dye methods using the powder. Thank you again!
Fantastic! Thanks for your nice note. Hope you have fun experimenting! Nancy
We shall see how my bloom turns out tomorrow! I'm pretty excited 💖
Hooray! Keep in touch!
The second one you displayed (with the thicker band of chartreuse) has a perfect pansy in the center. How amazing would it look to take a black fabric pen to that part!
Ooooohhhhh... YES! Some of the dyed fabrics look like stained glass windows to me. I was just remembering the other day that I had it on my experiment list to try adding in the effect of the dark lead with an acrylic paint pen. A fabric marker sounds like a great (and probably easier) idea to explore. Thanks for the note! Nancy
would love to see this technique applied to a t-shirt !!
Look at you, you mind reader, you! I am just almost finished taping a Kaleidoscope T-shirt video for release later this month. I'm finding that the design looks crisper on woven fabric than on knit - but the results are still pretty fun!
Hi David, here's the How to Dye a Kaleidoscope T-shirt video! ua-cam.com/video/RmWGmtkm8mI/v-deo.html
Beautiful and thank you for your videos
Thanks for the kind words, Michele! Sending hugs, Nancy
Hi, Nancy! I love your tutorials. 😍 Just a quick question. When you dry your pieces of fabrics, do you let them air dry or do you dry them in the dryer? I actually did a few scarves today and I’m going to be washing them out tomorrow. So excited to see the results! 😁
Hi Angela, isn't the anticipation wonderful? :) I let things dry either way, but they're less wrinkly (easier to iron) if they go through the dryer. If I only have a few small pieces to dry, I toss in some dark towels to create a full load. This helps things dry evenly and not clump together. Keep me posted on your results! Nancy
Oops! I staple the ends of the poster paper strips together for a fairly tight fit around clothing.
got it :)
Is it necessary for this technique to be placed in a cup or like container? There’s no draining of the liquid in this process so sitting in the muck but your results turned out beautifully. I have been making “forms” out of long strips of poster paper as nice and stiff. After placing my clothing item to be dyed I fit the poster strip around the clothing to fit kind of close, then stale the ends of poster paper and kind of hold it all together. This is helpful in creating a nice place for the ice to sit on clothing and stay in that area and not keep falling off...if you understand what I’m saying.
Hi Laurie, That's a great question. The rolled up kaleidoscope can either be placed in a container (or a wrap, like you described - to help keep the ice in) or freely on a rack. The technique can either be muck dye (no holes in the bottom of the container) or free flow (with all of the melting dye passing through into a container underneath). Whatever setup is your favorite - the results will be similar and a kaleidoscope pattern will still appear. Have fun! Nancy
Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for this beautiful video! If I don’t have any of the washing supplies should I bake the fabric in the oven? I’m not sure if that makes sense, I see people bake their tie dyes so the color sets. This will be my first tie dye project and yours came out so beautiful I want to try the technique but I don’t want to mess it up if I don’t have the washing supplies. Thank you so much for your time!
Hi Nora, This is an interesting question! There are indeed options for various parts of the process. The soda ash is an important step, and that can be found in the laundry detergent aisle (called "washing soda") or where swimming pool supply chemicals are sold. Look for 100% sodium carbonate. It is also possible to make your own soda ash by heating baking soda in the oven (I haven't tried this myself, but if you do an online search for homemade washing soda, you'll find instructions). If you don't have Professional Textile Detergent, some folks have found that a mild dish soap like Dawn yields good results. If you don't have Retayne (or other Dye Fixative) you can skip that step, and in the future, be careful to wash the items only in cold (rather than warm or hot) water when they're tossed into the laundry. Your local fabric store (particularly independent shops geared towards quilters) may carry the supplies you seek. Two popular online shopping resources are Dharma Trading Company www.dharmatrading.com/ and PRO Chemical & Dye prochemicalanddye.net/. Have fun! Nancy
Thanks!
You're wonderful! I really appreciate your kindness, Deanna. xo Nancy
You're cute and funny in a good way.
Hooray! Thanks for watching. :) Nancy
It’s hard to see your actions with white fsbric on a white background! If you could change your folding table to a dsrker surface, it sure would be easier to follow what you are doing! Regards
Thanks for your note, Lee-Ann. I've switched to a darker work surface to help make it easier to see the white fabric. If you have any other suggestions, I'm happy to hear them! Take care, Nancy
Nice colour 👌
Thanks, Cecilia!
Hi Nancy!! I have a question. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’m following your video but getting a different look. Instead of the design being like yours, being a circle in the middle of your fabric, I’m getting half circles on 2 sides of my fabric. I’ve done 3 already and watched very carefully but I’m getting something different. Do you know what I’m doing wrong? I can’t post a photo of what I have so I hope you understand what I’m saying. I think what I’m doing is beautiful but it’s not what I’m trying to do! Thank you in advance!
Hi Julie, I do know what you're talking about because I've done it myself! (Both accidentally, and on purpose.) In fact, I have a video demonstrating how to create those two half circles you describe. ua-cam.com/video/FfTLRD3IVgU/v-deo.html After the fabric is folded into a square, and you're ready to start folding the triangles, lifting a folded edge will create a kaleidoscope. Lifting loose edges will create two half circles. It may help to physically mark the center of your fabric square with a safety pin or a straight pin (or just put your finger there). When you fold, that marked center will be the tippy tip point of the long skinny triangle. Does that make sense? Nancy
can I use the same technic with liquid paint instead of the ice and powder?
Hi there, I have seen people achieve very pretty results using liquid dye instead. Definitely worth experimenting!
Hello, I follow your videos very interesting, but I do not understand English can you tell me in what material is the piece of fabric of which you surround the roll before putting it in the container. Thank you for your reply.
Use any small piece of lightweight fabric, such as a scrap of cotton or polyester. (I use an old makeup remover towelette that has been washed, since it is just the right size.)
Sorry, one more question, what are the names of the 2 products in a bottle that you put on after washing the fabric. And thank you it's amazing and beautiful what you do. I haven't started dyeing yet. I bought procion and am waiting for my order
Rinse the fabric until the water runs clear. Then wash it in Textile Detergent (might be called Synthrapol). Then (optional) soak it in Dye Fixative (might be called Retayne) to prevent color bleeding later on when it is washed in the laundry. I hope this helps!
@@NancyGamon oh dear you are amazing. Thank you for your explanations. They will be very useful for me. A big hello from France
a big thank-you
What is the brand of Dye you use? I am in Canada and we can usually only source in USA I am new to this and want to buy good dye. Thanks Love your videos.
Hi Marion, I've had good luck with Fiber Reactive Procion Dye. I purchase it online from Dharma Trading Company. They offer a variety of colors and seasonal palettes, too. Have fun! Nancy
@@NancyGamon Thank you
Hi Marion, I created a video comparing RIT and Procion dyes. Perhaps it is something that you will find helpful. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/uVPoLpmMhAM/v-deo.html
For the smaller container... is the bottom solid, or does it have holes in the bottom?
Hi Kyle, Either kind of container will work, but the different setups will yield different results. My personal preference is to use containers (or racks) where the liquid dye will drip all the way through the fabric and into a separate container below. Other people really like the look that comes from letting the fabric sit in the liquid dye that collects inside of a solid container. You might like to check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/6TilBDx8oR0/v-deo.html which shows both techniques side by side, so you can choose the effect you like best. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Would love to know the names of the dye colors yOu used in this video to order some 😁
For this project, I used Deep Purple, Lime Pop and Turquoise from Dharma Trading Company.
A more traditional folding method would result in better symmetry. Additional fabric on top isn’t really necessary. That was a lot of ice for the amount of dye and small fabric size.
Hi John, Thanks for your note. It sounds like you've developed a dyeing practice that works well for you. I find asymmetrical designs interesting to look at, but if your eyes prefer symmetry, you're absolutely right - other folds will do a better job of yielding that result. Take care, Nancy
Did you leave the ice on top overnight as well?
Hi Angela! Yep! Thanks for that question. Layer on the ice, sprinkle on the dye, and then just leave everything to rest overnight, as is. The ice will melt in its own time, turning the powder to liquid, and letting the little tendrils of color seep into the fabric. Voila!
Awesome thank you for the easy to follow tutorial Nancy!
Do you have to use the textile detergent and fixative?? Where do you dye it?
Hi Hannah, these are great questions. Textile detergent has two purposes: It's useful for washing the fabric at the very beginning (to remove any fabric sizing, fabric softener, grease from fingerprints, etc.) before you start the dyeing process. It's also helpful after rinsing out the dye (it's designed to attract any lingering loose dye in the project, and hold it in the water, where it can't get back on the fabric). Fixative is designed to enhance the wash-ability of the final result - to prevent it from bleeding or staining other items in the laundry. I dye my fabric inside, in my studio, wearing a dust mask. Some folks prefer to dye outside. You just want to choose a space that has good ventilation and/or access to personal protection equipment. Hope this information helps. Thanks for watching! Nancy
Where can I buy the detergent and fixative? Sorry that is what I meant to the first time.
Oh! Okay - Two popular online resources are Dharma Trading Company www.dharmatrading.com/ and PRO Chemical & Dye prochemicalanddye.net/
Hi, which colours did you use for the opening pic/thumbnail pls as it looks really different to the one you did here? Thanks
Ohhh... I wish I knew! It was an early piece - before I started taking notes. I'll do a little experimenting and see if I can figure it out. I have it on my list to make a video showing the more colorful kaleidoscope varieties, too. Thanks for the question! Nancy
Hi Leana 657, I thought you might find this new video helpful in regards to color: ua-cam.com/video/0V876ti2Fw4/v-deo.html Take care, Nancy
Hi hopefully you read your comments so if you don't mind I do not ice dye so would I be able to get the same effect using pre mixed dye from a squeeze bottle many thanks
Hi Andrew, that's an interesting question. I would need to do a bit of experimenting to answer it, since my experience is only with ice dyeing. It may be a month before I get back to you, but I'll stay in touch. If you give it a try yourself in the meantime, let me know how it goes! Nancy
@@NancyGamon hi thanks for getting back to me I will look forward to seeing how you get on. I have done my best to reproduce what you did in the video so once the dyes have set I will hopefully be able to do a show a tell lol
Awesome!! I'm glad you gave it a go!
Hi I have now had a go at this design with limited success but I have no idea how to post a picture to show you unless you know how to do it
I'd love to see your results! Do you have a public Instagram account?
Dye fixative isn’t necessary with Procion MX fiber reactive dyes.
Hi John, I'm curious - are you selling your dyed goods? You're correct that using dye fixative isn't a mandatory final step in the dyeing process, but in my mind, it's a best practice. Once my fabric has sold, I have no idea how it will be cared for. Giving it a good soak in Retayne before it goes to a new home gives me peace of mind that there is less chance of the color bleeding or fading in the new owner's laundry. Thanks for watching! Nancy
@@NancyGamon how much retayne do you use Nancy? And do you thoroughly rinse before you use it?
you have answered my questions in this video; thank you for a great video!
Okay, thanks, Linda!
ICE CREAM 😂😂😂
Hey, it's worth a try, right?
What’s your monkeys name? 😁
He is turning cartwheels right now, so happy to know that someone took interest in him! I'm afraid his rather unimaginative parents simply named him "Munky".
Thanks!
I appreciate your kindness, Priscilla. Take care! :)