Quick tip... if you pour the dye on your t shirt over the brush it helps defuse harsh lines. This works especially well if its your first time doing this.
+Christine McRae Hi there ... Thank you for your feedback! With this technique, the back of the shirt ends up looking exactly like the front. The dye soaks through the damp fabric to the back side and the design will match the front.
hi, i've been doing this technique a few times, i like how we can control the gradient when using the brush rather than dipping which may give rise to visible lines between tones. But there's a problem with this technique, as we leave the tee lying flat, the neck line will stick to the back, and when it dries, it will leave a mark there. Any idea how could we prevent that?
MiknightPlay Hi there ... Sorry for the late reply. Not sure how we missed your comment! Tulip One-Step Dyes are nontoxic and completely safe to use. You can absolutely use your kitchen or items from your kitchen if you need, then wash with soap and water for later use. Just be careful because the dye can stain items.
***** Hi Ebony ... You can purchase Tulip One-Step Tie Dye from major stores in your area like Walmart, JoAnn, Michaels, AC Moore, etc. You can also purchase directly from our website: www.ilovetocreate.com/tie-dye or on Amazon as well!
Hi, I was wondering after a few months or weeks of making a tie dye shirt, would you be able to wash it with other coloured clothing and after a few years will the colours start fading? Hope your able to read this because I am deciding to make a tie dye shirt.
Smiley#1 Hi there ... You should be able to wash your tie-dye shirt with other clothing after washing the shirt a few times alone. Make sure to wash it with similar colored clothing. Tulip One-Step Dyes are formulated to stay vibrant, even after many washes, although like with any article of clothing, fading can occur over time. Good luck!
Hi 👋 I want to do this on a hoodie so the material is thicker. Will it absorb to the back or should I put cardboard on the inside to avoid bleeding and do the back separately
Hi there ... you can use the same brush for this technique, rinsing it as much or as little as you would like in between dye application. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Would this work if you had a short that was already colored? For example if I had a pink shirt and I started brushing Black onto it would it still make an ombre?
Hi there ... you could definitely create an ombre type effect applying a darker color over a fabric that already has a color. You might not get the exact same effect with blending, but it will still look cool! You could apply the dye at full concentration at the base then dilute it a bit as you work the color up the fabric to get a true ombre effect. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions.
ALTERNATIVE: Wet the shirt with container of water(cup) pour the color on and immediately rub the color around. overall use your hands to move color toward the bottom of the shirt only. more dye concentration top of the shirt to bottom. all while the shirts collar is in front of you and you massage the dye top to bottom(so you'll wipe all the dye away from you). sprinkling more dye where you need it and still keeping the shirt wet. rub the color you drip on is Asap.
We generally recommend washing your fabric and leaving it damp before tie-dyeing, as the dye has an easier time saturating the fabric when it’s wet. But depending on the technique and the look you want, you can apply dye to dry fabric. In this situation, we used a damp shirt. Just make sure the fabric has been washed (if it’s new) to remove the sizing. Applying dye to dry fabric results in more color saturation but less uniform permeation throughout the fabric.
I just redid my room in purple and instead of spending a lot of $$ for new bed linen, I have a white blanket I would like to dye. After investigating several methods, I prefer this mwthod. Will this work with something this size? It is a full size blanket. And would I use the same method?
Hi there ... For such a large project, you're probably better off dip dyeing versus using the brush technique. If you want to accomplish a gradated technique like you get with the brush in this video, you can dip dye in various dilutions of the dye color, starting with the lightest dilution first and working your way to the darkest dilution and dipping just the end of the blanket in it. Make sure your blanket is made of 100% natural fibers like cotton or rayon, otherwise the dye won't fully absorb, if at all. We hope this helps! Good luck with your project!
Thanks for your advice. It sounds like it will work, but I don't have access to anything large enough to dip dye this blanket, so I think I will try dyeing a solid lavender using the washer method. I think your method would create a beautiful finished product, but I'm all for easy!!
believetheking1 Totally understandable! =) We do make a liquid dye you can throw in the washing machine ... Here's a link to the product page for more information: www.ilovetocreate.com/Tulip-Liquid-Dye-260 ... Good luck with your project!
Hi! I am planning on making an ombre table cloth, do you think instead of the paint brush i could use a paint roller? do you think it will have the same effect? Thanks
Hi there ... yes, you can definitely dye a hoodie using this same technique. You probably want to flip it over though and repeat on the back side since the material is thicker and the dye might not soak through to the back as well when you are brushing onto the front. You can also definitely do a two-color ombre, either blending the colors into each other or doing a different color at the top and the bottom. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
could i use a black sponge brush and should I use hot/cold water?? Also can i use Tulip Permanent fabric dye to put into squeeze bottles to make the dye stay longer?
Hi Isaiah ... you can definitely use a black sponge brush instead of a paintbrush if that's what you have on hand. You'll still want to work the dye into the fabric the same way, making sure to add water and blend like Lauri demonstrates. The water can be room temp, doesn't have to be hot! There's no need to use Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye ... Tulip One-Step Dye will work great for this technique. Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye requires soaking the fabric completely in hot water, salt and the dye for an extended amount of time, so it won't work for this particular technique. Does that help? Let us know if you have any additional questions! =)
iLoveToCreate Thank you soooo much, one last thing, I wanted to do a 2 color ombré, so do I just use more dye on the top and bottoms and still brush them to shade into each other???
Hi there ... The back of the shirt looks exactly the same as the front. =) The dye will seep through to the backside as you apply it to the front of a damp shirt. You can always carefully flip the shirt over and double check though, and apply more dye to the back if needed. We hope this helps!
I was wondering, if you had a logo or like black text would that black be dyed too and if so would it be possible to brush around it? Also on average would one bottle of color be for 1 shirt or multiple
Hi there! If the logo is made out of a synthetic material - like vinyl or polyester - it will resist the dye so you wouldn't have to worry about getting dye on it. It'll wash right out in the washing machine. If the logo is made out of cotton or any material that will absorb dye, you'll want to try brushing around it instead. Make to sure thoroughly rinse your shirt and immediately wash after rinsing so as to avoid dye getting on the logo (in the instance that the logo is made out of a dyeable material). If you are doing the ombre technique like in this video, one bottle of dye should be plenty for one shirt. Depending on how large the shirts are and the type of tie-dye technique you are doing, you can dye up to 3 projects with one bottle of One-Step Dye. Does that help? Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Hello this is a great technique but I have two questions. The first is when you use this technique the paint on both sides there is applied and the second is what kind of paint you use !!!!
Hi Stanislav ... Lauri uses Tulip One-Step Dye for this ombre tie-dye technique! Because it's dye, rather than fabric paint, it will seep through to the backside of the shirt when you brush the dye onto a damp shirt. Make sure to use a 100% cotton shirt and let the dye set for 6 to 8 hours or longer on the shirt before you wash it out, so that it stays vibrant and permanent. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any additional questions!
+Yasir Hall Hi there ... you will want to wash the newly tie-dyed shirt(s) separately from your other clothing for the first few washes, because some of the dye will wash out during the wash cycle, and you don't want to risk staining your other clothing. You will also want to wash tie-dyed shirts separately from other tie-dyed shirts unless you dyed them with the same colors. If they are dyed with different colors you will want to wash them separately as well for the same reason. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
How the final procces after the shirt dyeing.. how to dry and treatment so that there colour isn't lose after t'shirt washed..can make ombre by mixed acrylic and water or alcohol
+ravenwyld Hi there ... did the spots just appear? Or were they a spill of some sort? If the spots appeared, it was likely dye particles that didn't fully dissolve when the water was added. One thing you can try when that happens is to immediately dilute with water ... You can brush it out with a clean brush dipped in clean water, or carefully rinse in the sink. Good luck and keep us posted!
+ravenwyld Aw bummer! We've had that happen countless times here in our studio. Well, bleach affects are always cool, so you could totally go that route. Just remember, if you're bleaching, mix your bleach solution with water (50/50) and make sure to keep checking on your project as it bleaches. Then once it reaches the effect you're going for, immediately rinse and wash it. We hope this helps!
Hi Bianca ... Make sure to use 100% natural fiber fabric like cotton, and also make sure to let the dye set for the recommended time of 6 to 8 hours or longer before rinsing and washing. It's natural for some of the dye to rinse out during the rinse and wash process but most of it will stay nice and vibrant. =)
Hi Yasmin! If the dress is made from silk then yes, it will dye beautifully! If it's made from any sort of synthetic fabric like polyester then it won't dye because the fabric fibers won't absorb the dye. Natural fabrics like cotton, rayon and silk are best for dyeing. We hope this helps!
Hi there ... you would use the same blending technique with the brush, working in rainbow color order and blending the colors into one another. Good luck!
Hi there ... The dye will seep through to the backside of the shirt, as long as the shirt is damp ... it needs to be damp for this technique anyhow so you shouldn't have any problems!
Hi Andrea ... if you leave the shirt dry, you won't be able to create these same blended ombre effects. The water helps blend and lighten the dye colors, and helps them better permeate the fabric. If you leave the fabric dry, you'll get very defined differences between the dye sections, and you'll also need a lot more dye. Essentially, you just won't get the same results. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Hi Rozane ... Unfortunately no, since lycra is a synthetic fabric, it requires a very special dye process. Tulip One-Step Dyes (and most dyes) are formulated to work on natural-fiber fabrics such as cotton, rayon and silk. We hope this helps ... please let us know if you have any other questions!
We know accidents happen! Use paper towels to immediately absorb the spilled dye (remember to keep your gloves on). If the dye was spilled on a surface such as laminate or tile, try cleaning up any remaining stains with a bleach product. If the dye was spilled on an unvarnished absorbent surface like wood, you might not be able to remove any remaining stains. This is why we strongly recommend using disposable plastic tablecloths or large trash bags to protect your work surface before tie-dyeing.
Hi Karlos ... The application time can range anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, just depending on how long you prefer to work at the technique. Then the dye needs to set for 6 to 8 hours or longer before rinsing, washing and drying. We hope this helps!
Hi Jon ... The back of the shirt actually looks exactly like the front. The dye seeps through to the backside of the damp shirt in the process so it will end up looking the same as the front without you having to flip it over and add any more dye.
Hi Jessica ... You can purchase Tulip Tie-Dye Kits from our distributor in Australia. His name is Peter Rossdale and his email is peter@rossdale.com.au. As for white T-shirts, perhaps you can order some online if there aren't any available at stores in your area. Good luck!
I got a tie dye kit at spotlight. I even got it half price coz the box was damaged :) been trying to many different effects. also been reverse tie dying with bleach.
hi! does the technique do in a sweater? and if i don't have the tulip one step tie dye kit because it's not reachable in indonesia, what i have to do? please answer :( thank you! :)
Hi Maira! This technique works great on the knit material like we have shown; however, it may also work on sweater material as long as it is 100% natural. We have not tried it on a sweater, so we are not sure how exactly it would perform. If you don't have the Tulip dyes in your area, you could use another type of dye if you have to. The technique should work similarly.
Hi Christine ... Yes, the dye will bleed through to the backside of the shirt (especially if it's damp). To be sure though, you can always flip the shirt over and repeat the process on the backside for more saturated coverage on both sides. We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Girl, you did your thang
So far this looks like the easiest way to to the Ombre color shirt . Thanks for this helpful way to make this an easy project.
BEST OMBRE dying tutorial ever. Thank you so so so much. I'm going to make an ombre headboard
I just made a blue ombre shirt for spirit week at my school! It turned out great because of your super easy instructions. Thank you so much!
these instructions are horrible , how does the back get done! big freakin mess!
@@tammyh.8454 , the shirt has to be damp prior to putting the dye on it and then the dye will soak through to the other side as well
I really like the ombré technique. Thanks for sharing.
Quick tip... if you pour the dye on your t shirt over the brush it helps defuse harsh lines. This works especially well if its your first time doing this.
I love this! I have never tie-dyed, but I love the ombre look. I am definitely going to try.
I can't wait to try this! I just love this ombre look!!! thanks so much for sharing!!!
Awesome to finally see this technique🌸🌸💗💗
Nicely done, Lauri! (Love that rockin' music, too!)
Interesting. And your technique seems very easy
i just did it, it needs to be wet, and usally it translates to the back, u can always check the back side to make sure :) hope this helps
Do you mean start with the whole tshirt wet?
@@elizabethpemble8539 this was 8 years ago..but if u start wet the ombre would be more gradual, it will spread out much more
Seems easy enough lol .. I sure hope my turns out.. U make this look easy lol .. Love this video thank You..
Thanks for making this look easy! I look forward to trying it soon.
I really appreciate this video. Thanks
Really Nice and Easy....I'm going to make one soon
i love ur work and thanks for sharing this with me .
Awesome and easy!!!
Beautiful cant wait to do my own.
So excited to see how it turns out!
That would be so cute!!! If you make a video on it, please share it with us. We'd love to see how yours turns out!
I'm gonna try this !!!
Great video. Done easy to understand and the end looked terrific!. Thanks for sharing all your tips about this. Kudos.
Thanks for the tip I really did enjoy making my tie-dye shirt ☺️💓
Helped me a lot Thank you
very good teacher
awesome and more easy,thanks
very helpful video
Thanks
So cool👌👍
I want to know how you did your apron!!! I would love to learn how to make the flowers like that!! So gorgeous!
I love it
Hello! In order to get the back of the shirt also with colors, you need to have a wet t shirt right? if its dry the color wont pass?
Nice tutorial, thanks
very good
thank you!! +iLoveToCreate
You are so welcome! Let us know if you have any other questions! =)
i love this 😍
awesome baby ! nice
Can I see the back please? So curious how that technique can do both sides....fascinating. Thanks for the video :)
+Christine McRae Hi there ... Thank you for your feedback! With this technique, the back of the shirt ends up looking exactly like the front. The dye soaks through the damp fabric to the back side and the design will match the front.
Wow I love this! Thanks so much!
Galing
I’m going to buy some white jeans and do this
What a great idea!🤩
hi, i've been doing this technique a few times, i like how we can control the gradient when using the brush rather than dipping which may give rise to visible lines between tones. But there's a problem with this technique, as we leave the tee lying flat, the neck line will stick to the back, and when it dries, it will leave a mark there. Any idea how could we prevent that?
Did you try putting plastic wrap around the neck area so that it doesn't cling to the back?
Nice
@Carlos Rodriguez This technique will dye the back of the shirt as well. The dye will soak through as you apply it to the front of the shirt!
Is this the toxic and we'll it be okay if I use things from the kitchen and then wash it with soap later on to use again?
MiknightPlay Hi there ... Sorry for the late reply. Not sure how we missed your comment! Tulip One-Step Dyes are nontoxic and completely safe to use. You can absolutely use your kitchen or items from your kitchen if you need, then wash with soap and water for later use. Just be careful because the dye can stain items.
+iLoveToCreate where did you gt thedye from? What store?
***** Hi Ebony ... You can purchase Tulip One-Step Tie Dye from major stores in your area like Walmart, JoAnn, Michaels, AC Moore, etc. You can also purchase directly from our website: www.ilovetocreate.com/tie-dye or on Amazon as well!
+iLoveToCreate before i start dyeing, how damp does the shirt have to be and do i use warm or cold water?
Does this also work for fabrics like spandex, lycra?
@Izzy Manual ... If the coat is made from 100% natural fibers like cotton or rayon, then yes, this technique should work just fine!
Hi, I was wondering after a few months or weeks of making a tie dye shirt, would you be able to wash it with other coloured clothing and after a few years will the colours start fading? Hope your able to read this because I am deciding to make a tie dye shirt.
Smiley#1 Hi there ... You should be able to wash your tie-dye shirt with other clothing after washing the shirt a few times alone. Make sure to wash it with similar colored clothing. Tulip One-Step Dyes are formulated to stay vibrant, even after many washes, although like with any article of clothing, fading can occur over time. Good luck!
Thank you for the tutorial, I found it extremely easy to follow.
Now, sorry to ask a silly question, but would this method work on satin?
+Kida Lebeau Hi Kida ... Since satin is a synthetic fabric, it won't absorb the dye ... you'll want to use silk instead. Silk dyes beautifully!
oo love this technique! :)
Hi 👋 I want to do this on a hoodie so the material is thicker. Will it absorb to the back or should I put cardboard on the inside to avoid bleeding and do the back separately
@evelyns4144 did you ever do your hoodie? I want to do the same thing.
For this technique, did you use three separate brushes for each color or one brush that you washed several times?
Hi there ... you can use the same brush for this technique, rinsing it as much or as little as you would like in between dye application. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Would this work if you had a short that was already colored? For example if I had a pink shirt and I started brushing Black onto it would it still make an ombre?
Hi there ... you could definitely create an ombre type effect applying a darker color over a fabric that already has a color. You might not get the exact same effect with blending, but it will still look cool! You could apply the dye at full concentration at the base then dilute it a bit as you work the color up the fabric to get a true ombre effect. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions.
ALTERNATIVE: Wet the shirt with container of water(cup) pour the color on and immediately rub the color around. overall use your hands to move color toward the bottom of the shirt only. more dye concentration top of the shirt to bottom. all while the shirts collar is in front of you and you massage the dye top to bottom(so you'll wipe all the dye away from you). sprinkling more dye where you need it and still keeping the shirt wet. rub the color you drip on is Asap.
LOVED IT
Awesome tutorial. Did you start with a completely wet shirt or was the shirt dry?
We generally recommend washing your fabric and leaving it damp before tie-dyeing, as the dye has an easier time saturating the fabric when it’s wet. But depending on the technique and the look you want, you can apply dye to dry fabric. In this situation, we used a damp shirt. Just make sure the fabric has been washed (if it’s new) to remove the sizing.
Applying dye to dry fabric results in more color saturation but less uniform permeation throughout the fabric.
thank you
can i do it with only red colour..plse explain how to do this beautifully
Thanks
Yes you can! Any color will work of dye!
What will happen if i use sweater? Will the back get color too?
This technique will dye the back of the shirt as well. The dye will soak through as you apply it to the front of the shirt!
Can you use a foam brush instead of a regular paint brush? It’s what we have on hand 🤷🏻♀️
Simples e bonito, adorei
Your tshirt are really cool, Wich kind of paint do you use thank you 😊
I have a question, will doing the front get the back as well or do I have to do the back separately?
I just redid my room in purple and instead of spending a lot of $$ for new bed linen, I have a white blanket I would like to dye. After investigating several methods, I prefer this mwthod. Will this work with something this size? It is a full size blanket. And would I use the same method?
Hi there ... For such a large project, you're probably better off dip dyeing versus using the brush technique. If you want to accomplish a gradated technique like you get with the brush in this video, you can dip dye in various dilutions of the dye color, starting with the lightest dilution first and working your way to the darkest dilution and dipping just the end of the blanket in it. Make sure your blanket is made of 100% natural fibers like cotton or rayon, otherwise the dye won't fully absorb, if at all. We hope this helps! Good luck with your project!
Thanks for your advice. It sounds like it will work, but I don't have access to anything large enough to dip dye this blanket, so I think I will try dyeing a solid lavender using the washer method. I think your method would create a beautiful finished product, but I'm all for easy!!
believetheking1 Totally understandable! =) We do make a liquid dye you can throw in the washing machine ... Here's a link to the product page for more information: www.ilovetocreate.com/Tulip-Liquid-Dye-260 ... Good luck with your project!
nice
How wet/damped is the shirt when you start? Is it like just spinned from the washing machine or drier?
Hi! I am planning on making an ombre table cloth, do you think instead of the paint brush i could use a paint roller? do you think it will have the same effect?
Thanks
Can I do a two color ombré and just add more dye at the top and bottom? Also can I dye a hoodie with this technique?
Hi there ... yes, you can definitely dye a hoodie using this same technique. You probably want to flip it over though and repeat on the back side since the material is thicker and the dye might not soak through to the back as well when you are brushing onto the front. You can also definitely do a two-color ombre, either blending the colors into each other or doing a different color at the top and the bottom. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Thanks! Did you use crimson red color in the middle?
Hi there! Lauri used the fuchsia dye color in the middle section of the shirt, and the red on the top portion. =)
Wow this is beautiful,,i wud like to try it on material to make a wrap skirt. What ckind of dyes are best?
Hi Aneeka ... Tulip One-Step Dyes are great for the ombre technique, just make sure your fabric is 100% natural fibers like cotton, rayon or silk.
could i use a black sponge brush and should I use hot/cold water?? Also can i use Tulip Permanent fabric dye to put into squeeze bottles to make the dye stay longer?
Hi Isaiah ... you can definitely use a black sponge brush instead of a paintbrush if that's what you have on hand. You'll still want to work the dye into the fabric the same way, making sure to add water and blend like Lauri demonstrates. The water can be room temp, doesn't have to be hot! There's no need to use Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye ... Tulip One-Step Dye will work great for this technique. Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye requires soaking the fabric completely in hot water, salt and the dye for an extended amount of time, so it won't work for this particular technique. Does that help? Let us know if you have any additional questions! =)
iLoveToCreate Thank you soooo much, one last thing, I wanted to do a 2 color ombré, so do I just use more dye on the top and bottoms and still brush them to shade into each other???
Good video. But I'm a little curiois about the back of the shirt.
Hi there ... The back of the shirt looks exactly the same as the front. =) The dye will seep through to the backside as you apply it to the front of a damp shirt. You can always carefully flip the shirt over and double check though, and apply more dye to the back if needed. We hope this helps!
What are the dyes that you use and does it wear off with time? Want the best kind? please
I was wondering, if you had a logo or like black text would that black be dyed too and if so would it be possible to brush around it? Also on average would one bottle of color be for 1 shirt or multiple
Hi there! If the logo is made out of a synthetic material - like vinyl or polyester - it will resist the dye so you wouldn't have to worry about getting dye on it. It'll wash right out in the washing machine. If the logo is made out of cotton or any material that will absorb dye, you'll want to try brushing around it instead. Make to sure thoroughly rinse your shirt and immediately wash after rinsing so as to avoid dye getting on the logo (in the instance that the logo is made out of a dyeable material). If you are doing the ombre technique like in this video, one bottle of dye should be plenty for one shirt. Depending on how large the shirts are and the type of tie-dye technique you are doing, you can dye up to 3 projects with one bottle of One-Step Dye. Does that help? Please let us know if you have any other questions!
@@TulipColorCrafts Yes very much so...thank you!
Hello this is a great technique but I have two questions. The first is when you use this technique the paint on both sides there is applied and the second is what kind of paint you use !!!!
Hi Stanislav ... Lauri uses Tulip One-Step Dye for this ombre tie-dye technique! Because it's dye, rather than fabric paint, it will seep through to the backside of the shirt when you brush the dye onto a damp shirt. Make sure to use a 100% cotton shirt and let the dye set for 6 to 8 hours or longer on the shirt before you wash it out, so that it stays vibrant and permanent. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any additional questions!
When you say wash them separately do you mean tie die shirts or regular clothes
+Yasir Hall Hi there ... you will want to wash the newly tie-dyed shirt(s) separately from your other clothing for the first few washes, because some of the dye will wash out during the wash cycle, and you don't want to risk staining your other clothing. You will also want to wash tie-dyed shirts separately from other tie-dyed shirts unless you dyed them with the same colors. If they are dyed with different colors you will want to wash them separately as well for the same reason. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Will it work if I use coloring food as a dye?
How the final procces after the shirt dyeing.. how to dry and treatment so that there colour isn't lose after t'shirt washed..can make ombre by mixed acrylic and water or alcohol
mine was looking great then I got some red drops on it. it's currently setting. hope it doesn't ruin it completely
+ravenwyld Hi there ... did the spots just appear? Or were they a spill of some sort? If the spots appeared, it was likely dye particles that didn't fully dissolve when the water was added. One thing you can try when that happens is to immediately dilute with water ... You can brush it out with a clean brush dipped in clean water, or carefully rinse in the sink. Good luck and keep us posted!
+iLove ToCreate no, it was clumsiness :(
trying to decide what to do to save it. bleach or more dye effects...
+ravenwyld Aw bummer! We've had that happen countless times here in our studio. Well, bleach affects are always cool, so you could totally go that route. Just remember, if you're bleaching, mix your bleach solution with water (50/50) and make sure to keep checking on your project as it bleaches. Then once it reaches the effect you're going for, immediately rinse and wash it. We hope this helps!
I'm about to try this on my lab coat for chemistry! I just hope that the material isn't too thick... :/
Does the color show on the back of the shirt as well?
Hi there ... Yes, the color will soak through to the backside as well. Just make sure your shirt is damp enough before adding dye.
+iLoveToCreate when you wash the t-shirt will the colour stay in or will it wash out?
Hi Bianca ... Make sure to use 100% natural fiber fabric like cotton, and also make sure to let the dye set for the recommended time of 6 to 8 hours or longer before rinsing and washing. It's natural for some of the dye to rinse out during the rinse and wash process but most of it will stay nice and vibrant. =)
can i use a hair blower to dry it?
what other material can be use instead of dye tie kit?
Hi! If this didn't dry overnight, can I hang it to dry?
Absolutely! There can be so many variables on how fast it dries depending on where you live.
Thank you!
Would this same thing work for a sort of silk material?
Yes it would. It works great on silk!
hi.. I wanna dye my wedding dress.. it this will work on duchess fabric?
Hi Yasmin! If the dress is made from silk then yes, it will dye beautifully! If it's made from any sort of synthetic fabric like polyester then it won't dye because the fabric fibers won't absorb the dye. Natural fabrics like cotton, rayon and silk are best for dyeing. We hope this helps!
+iLoveToCreate. oh and do they sell the tulip-one step dye in canada.
Yes! You can purchase it at Walmart in Canada. =)
Hi, how would you go about doing this with a rainbow effect?
Hi there ... you would use the same blending technique with the brush, working in rainbow color order and blending the colors into one another. Good luck!
We don't have tie dye where I live, can I use something else?
Hi Elin ... Are you able to order online? Many of our retailers sell Tulip One-Step Tie Dye on their websites, and we also sell on Amazon.com!
Did you cover the back of the tshirt?
Hi there ... The dye will seep through to the backside of the shirt, as long as the shirt is damp ... it needs to be damp for this technique anyhow so you shouldn't have any problems!
what would happen if u didnt damp it and went straight to do your tie die?
Hi Andrea ... if you leave the shirt dry, you won't be able to create these same blended ombre effects. The water helps blend and lighten the dye colors, and helps them better permeate the fabric. If you leave the fabric dry, you'll get very defined differences between the dye sections, and you'll also need a lot more dye. Essentially, you just won't get the same results. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Can you do the same with lycra?
Hi Rozane ... Unfortunately no, since lycra is a synthetic fabric, it requires a very special dye process. Tulip One-Step Dyes (and most dyes) are formulated to work on natural-fiber fabrics such as cotton, rayon and silk. We hope this helps ... please let us know if you have any other questions!
Would this work on a coat?
Do you use dying fixer?
We know accidents happen! Use paper towels to immediately absorb the spilled dye (remember to keep your gloves on). If the dye was spilled on a surface such as laminate or tile, try cleaning up any remaining stains with a bleach product. If the dye was spilled on an unvarnished absorbent surface like wood, you might not be able to remove any remaining stains. This is why we strongly recommend using disposable plastic tablecloths or large trash bags to protect your work surface before tie-dyeing.
how much time do you need to finish a single shirt?
Hi Karlos ... The application time can range anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, just depending on how long you prefer to work at the technique. Then the dye needs to set for 6 to 8 hours or longer before rinsing, washing and drying. We hope this helps!
Can I do this with one color?
Yes, just water down the dye as you go.
Do you have a link to a photo of the back of the shirt?
Thanks!
Hi Jon ... The back of the shirt actually looks exactly like the front. The dye seeps through to the backside of the damp shirt in the process so it will end up looking the same as the front without you having to flip it over and add any more dye.
I get that the shirt is thin, but has anyone ever had to "touch up" the back too?
Where do you buy tie dye kits In Australia?
And I can't find any plain white tshirts
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Hi Jessica ... You can purchase Tulip Tie-Dye Kits from our distributor in Australia. His name is Peter Rossdale and his email is peter@rossdale.com.au. As for white T-shirts, perhaps you can order some online if there aren't any available at stores in your area. Good luck!
I got a tie dye kit at spotlight. I even got it half price coz the box was damaged :)
been trying to many different effects. also been reverse tie dying with bleach.
hi! does the technique do in a sweater? and if i don't have the tulip one step tie dye kit because it's not reachable in indonesia, what i have to do? please answer :( thank you! :)
Hi Maira! This technique works great on the knit material like we have shown; however, it may also work on sweater material as long as it is 100% natural. We have not tried it on a sweater, so we are not sure how exactly it would perform. If you don't have the Tulip dyes in your area, you could use another type of dye if you have to. The technique should work similarly.
You didn't show the back does it bleed through?
Hi Christine ... Yes, the dye will bleed through to the backside of the shirt (especially if it's damp). To be sure though, you can always flip the shirt over and repeat the process on the backside for more saturated coverage on both sides. We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions!