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Tie-Dye Basics: Professional Guidance for Getting Great Results at Home!
Introduction
VIDEO: Meet your instructor (0:59)
Learn more: Links to Articles and Press
Chemistry & Tools: the basics for fiber reactive dyes
Materials Checklist: a shopping guide
VIDEO: Materials, Dyes & Basic Chemistry (4:47)
VIDEO: Fiber Reactive Dyes & Cellulose Fibers (1:28)
More about Fiber Reactive Dyes (and where to buy them)
All about Soda Ash
What about "Prepared for Dyeing" fabric?
A Few Words About Safety...
Preparing Fabric Before Dyeing
VIDEO: Prepping your fabric for dyeing (2:01)
Helpful links: Professional Textile Detergents
VIDEO: Making the soda ash soaking solution (3:01)
VIDEO: Soaking your piece before dyeing (2:44)
Methods for wringing out your items
Mixing dyes for Bottle Dyeing
VIDEO: Mixing dyes in bottles (3:59)
How much dye to use for each size bottle
Shake it up: the importance of totally dissolving powders
BONUS VIDEO: Freckling example (1:21)
Pattern 1: The Crumple (aka "Fireworks")
VIDEO: Folding & Binding the Crumple (4:01)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Crumple, and the CPR Method of Dyeing (7:51)
Gallery of Images
Pattern 2: The Spiral & The Starburst
VIDEO: Folding & Binding the Spiral/Starburst (3:15)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Spiral/Starburst (6:47)
Gallery of Images
Pattern 3: Bullseyes & Jellyfish
VIDEO: Folding & Binding the Bullseye/Jellyfish (2:42)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Bullseye/Jellyfish (6:08)
Gallery of Images
Pattern 4: Accordion Folds (aka "Ladder Folds")
VIDEO: Folding & Tying the Accordion/Ladder Folds (5:01)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Accordion/Ladder Folds (5:32)
Gallery of Images
Pattern 5: Diamonds & Xs
VIDEO: Folding & Tying the Diamond/X (5:54)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Diamond/X (4:30)
Gallery of Images
Pattern 6: The Heart
VIDEO: Folding & Tying the Heart (5:18)
VIDEO: Dyeing the Heart (3:34)
Gallery of Images
The Washout Process (And Why it's Essential!)
VIDEO: Curing & Washing Your Tie-Dye (5:34)
Written Instructions: A Downloadable Cheat Sheet!
Bonus video: an actual washout at the sink (1:12)
Bonus section: tips & tricks to spark creativity
What if I hate it?? Dyeing over a tie-dye
Coat of Black (0:43)
Gradient shading
Bonus .pdf of all 6 folding patterns
Sneak peek: The Mandala, a next-level fold
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VIDEO: Curing & Washing Your Tie-Dye
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