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Post by anneinwa on Apr 8, 2017 23:29:02 GMT
Tie dyed shirts for my daughters softball team and screwed up a couple times with the finishing process. Finding contradicting information so hoping someone can tell me a fool proof way for finishing shirts once the die is in them. We are doing the sunburst method if that matters.
Never have done this before. First error was rinsing too soon or improperly. We lost all the white due to colors running. 1/2 of these are still ok even with the white gone. Ruined the other by running through cold cycle on washer.
Other half is drop drying til I find out what I should do
Can someone with experience tell me how you do if? I want to keep the white parts white next time but need to see if I can salvge the 6 still hanging so I only need to redo 7.
Help please!
Update:
Huge thanks to everyone who helped out and especially suggested Dharma Trading Co! Got my order Thursday, dyed 14 shirts last night, rinsed them tonight and they are so much nicer. I know where I am buying supplies from now on!
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Post by msdintz on Apr 8, 2017 23:46:27 GMT
Most important when doing tyedye Is to wash the shirts you're using first. If you try and use brand new t shirts from package the dye either doesn't take, or you have to soak it forever.
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Post by elaine on Apr 8, 2017 23:49:42 GMT
You also need to use 100% cotton shirts.
Are you using a rinse in a rinse of ash soda first?
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 8, 2017 23:54:47 GMT
Most important when doing tyedye Is to wash the shirts you're using first. If you try and use brand new t shirts from package the dye either doesn't take, or you have to soak it forever. That I did do! Was thrilled with how they looked til I rinsed the first couple. They still looked ok just lost the white and realized I could either stop and figure out why but wanted all them to look the same. |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 8, 2017 23:56:39 GMT
You also need to use 100% cotton shirts. Are you using a rinse in a rinse of ash soda first? shirts we're 100% cotton, pretty sure. Bought at Joanns. Did not do a rinse first, I'll look for it when I am picking up more shirts and dye. |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 0:14:11 GMT
You also need to use 100% cotton shirts. Are you using a rinse in a rinse of ash soda first? shirts we're 100% cotton, pretty sure. Bought at Joanns. Did not do a rinse first, I'll look for it when I am picking up more shirts and dye. Ash soda is needed to have the colors actually stick! Do not skip this. I can't remember whether it is Michael's or Joann's, but one of them sells t-shirts for tie-dying that have polyester in them and they won't hold the dye. It drove me nuts when I was dying regularly. |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 0:21:48 GMT
shirts we're 100% cotton, pretty sure. Bought at Joanns. Did not do a rinse first, I'll look for it when I am picking up more shirts and dye. Ash soda is needed to have the colors actually stick! Do not skip this. I can't remember whether it is Michael's or Joann's, but one of them sells t-shirts for tie-dying that have polyester in them and they won't hold the dye. It drove me nuts when I was dying regularly. Ok will see if I can find it. On way back to joanns now. Have die left over from earlier so will wash a shirt for me, follow different directions and see what happens before I start the teams shirts. If I can save the 7 I have I will. They aren't horrible lol I just know how good they looked with the white. |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 0:25:43 GMT
The tulip dye kits aren't going to ever yield the same results as "real" tie-dye dyes and chemicals.
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 0:33:22 GMT
The tulip dye kits aren't going to ever yield the same results as "real" tie-dye dyes and chemicals. What about Rit dye? |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 0:35:59 GMT
The tulip dye kits aren't going to ever yield the same results as "real" tie-dye dyes and chemicals. What about Rit dye? Not for tie dye that you want to last! Tulip is better, especially if you add a soda ash rinse first. Eta: Here is a great link |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 0:50:50 GMT
These are practice shirts for the girls so as long as they last the season I will be happy. Picked up more Rit die because I am hoping to salvage the ones I have and only re-dye 6-7.
Will dye one for me tonight using dye that is left and use new methods for sitting/rinsing tomorrow and see what happens. If it fails I might just refund their $7 or pass onto another parent lol
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 1:22:03 GMT
Not for tie dye that you want to last! Tulip is better, especially if you add a soda ash rinse first. Eta: Here is a great linkHave you ordered through them before? And this is a btter option for dye? Planning on reading more on their site once I can on a larger device but at quick glance pricing is comparable if not better than joanns with a coupon. Don't know about shopping times or cost. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 1:37:47 GMT
Not for tie dye that you want to last! Tulip is better, especially if you add a soda ash rinse first. Eta: Here is a great linkHave you ordered through them before? And this is a btter option for dye? Planning on reading more on their site once I can on a larger device but at quick glance pricing is comparable if not better than joanns with a coupon. Don't know about shopping times or cost. I don't dye. But my daughter dyes a lot of her own fabrics for projects. She gets all of her supplies from Dharma (company in the link) She doesn't mess with TUlip or Ritz. Different fabrics take different dyes. Polyester won't take dye at all. It has to be dyed while it is still a chemical soup waiting to be made into thread. |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 1:43:07 GMT
Have you ordered through them before? And this is a btter option for dye? Planning on reading more on their site once I can on a larger device but at quick glance pricing is comparable if not better than joanns with a coupon. Don't know about shopping times or cost. I don't dye. But my daughter dyes a lot of her own fabrics for projects. She gets all of her supplies from Dharma (company in the link) She doesn't mess with TUlip or Ritz. Different fabrics take different dyes. Polyester won't take dye at all. It has to be dyed while it is still a chemical soup waiting to be made into thread. Thank you! |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 1:47:45 GMT
Not for tie dye that you want to last! Tulip is better, especially if you add a soda ash rinse first. Eta: Here is a great linkHave you ordered through them before? And this is a btter option for dye? Planning on reading more on their site once I can on a larger device but at quick glance pricing is comparable if not better than joanns with a coupon. Don't know about shopping times or cost. I order all my supplies from them. I started with Tulip and quickly switched to Dharma. I don't think that you are going to be happy with the results you are going to get from RIT if you are expecting professional looking results. |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 2:13:49 GMT
I think it depends on what you mean by professional and if the issues I am having are user caused (most likely). Now that I can I will add photos. To show you what I was satisfied with and then when my stomach dropped. Same dye job, just washed 1/2 of them . The top ones are the 6-7 that are left without being washed. (Ideally all the lighter colors in top photo would still be white).   |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 2:19:35 GMT
I think it depends on what you mean by professional and if the issues I am having are user caused (most likely). Now that I can I will add photos. To show you what I was satisfied with and then when my stomach dropped. Same dye job, just washed 1/2 of them . The top ones are the 6-7 that are left without being washed. (Ideally all the lighter colors in top photo would still be white). RIT dye wasn't meant for tie dying. It is formulated for dying all of one garment one color. It will bleed. If you want to tie dye with some parts remaining white - what I would call professional results - you will need to use better dye and prep your 100% cotton shirts with a soda ash wash. |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 2:22:42 GMT
Ok thank you! The shirts as long as they are 100% Cotten will be ok from joanns (will see how much more shipping is form the website). I know for further projects, I will go that route. Hoping I can Save what I have left. I'll find out soon.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Apr 9, 2017 2:38:18 GMT
I was going to suggest soda ash, but see that was already suggested. Good luck!
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Post by jamielynn on Apr 9, 2017 2:48:23 GMT
I seem to recall us soaking them in vinegar overnight or something?
I haven't done them in about 20 years though either.
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 2:50:26 GMT
I seem to recall us soaking them in vinegar overnight or something? I haven't done them in about 20 years though either. Gal at Joanns mentioned soaking in vinegar too... |
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 3:09:29 GMT
I think it depends on what you mean by professional and if the issues I am having are user caused (most likely). Now that I can I will add photos. To show you what I was satisfied with and then when my stomach dropped. Same dye job, just washed 1/2 of them . The top ones are the 6-7 that are left without being washed. (Ideally all the lighter colors in top photo would still be white). RIT dye wasn't meant for tie dying. It is formulated for dying all of one garment one color. It will bleed. If you want to tie dye with some parts remaining white - what I would call professional results - you will need to use better dye and prep your 100% cotton shirts with a soda ash wash. OK, getting ready to place an order anyways. I want white, and liked the look with the white, and don't have much hope on the other shirts... Since you have used them... We are doing three colors, 14 shirts averaging adult small/medium. The website says 2 oz each color (4 oz for the blue). Does that sound accurate? I have also added the soda ash, the urea, and the prewash/after wash soap. Want to make sure I do this right since I can't just run down the street to get more. |
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2017 3:14:12 GMT
RIT dye wasn't meant for tie dying. It is formulated for dying all of one garment one color. It will bleed. If you want to tie dye with some parts remaining white - what I would call professional results - you will need to use better dye and prep your 100% cotton shirts with a soda ash wash. OK, getting ready to place an order anyways. I want white, and liked the look with the white, and don't have much hope on the other shirts... Since you have used them... We are doing three colors, 14 shirts averaging adult small/medium. The website says 2 oz each color (4 oz for the blue). Does that sound accurate? I have also added the soda ash, the urea, and the prewash/after wash soap. Want to make sure I do this right since I can't just run down the street to get more. Yes, that sounds right. You can also call them tomorrow or Monday and talk to a customer service person at Dharma. |
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Post by Grom Pea on Apr 9, 2017 5:12:56 GMT
I recommend the dharma trading company dyes too. You bed soda ash, the procion dyes and urea. They sell a kit but you can buy colors a la carte. I'm just getting ready to dye 30-50 shirts at school and my tips are
100% cotton, washed first, soda ash soak, use a lot of dye, let it sit at least 24 hours in a bag to soak in, rinse by hand until water runs clear, do not wash too many shirts at once. Dh convinced me our washer has a great rinse cycle but not great enough, those shirts had dye transfer. I hand rinsed after that and the shirts stayed white in the white areas. Don't bother with other dye it won't be nearly as brilliant.
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Post by anneinwa on Apr 9, 2017 5:21:52 GMT
I recommend the dharma trading company dyes too. You bed soda ash, the procion dyes and urea. They sell a kit but you can buy colors a la carte. I'm just getting ready to dye 30-50 shirts at school and my tips are 100% cotton, washed first, soda ash soak, use a lot of dye, let it sit at least 24 hours in a bag to soak in, rinse by hand until water runs clear, do not wash too many shirts at once. Dh convinced me our washer has a great rinse cycle but not great enough, those shirts had dye transfer. I hand rinsed after that and the shirts stayed white in the white areas. Don't bother with other dye it won't be nearly as brilliant. What do you do once the water runs clear? Then wash with no issues? |
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Post by Grom Pea on Apr 9, 2017 18:02:39 GMT
I recommend the dharma trading company dyes too. You bed soda ash, the procion dyes and urea. They sell a kit but you can buy colors a la carte. I'm just getting ready to dye 30-50 shirts at school and my tips are 100% cotton, washed first, soda ash soak, use a lot of dye, let it sit at least 24 hours in a bag to soak in, rinse by hand until water runs clear, do not wash too many shirts at once. Dh convinced me our washer has a great rinse cycle but not great enough, those shirts had dye transfer. I hand rinsed after that and the shirts stayed white in the white areas. Don't bother with other dye it won't be nearly as brilliant. What do you do once the water runs clear? Then wash with no issues? Yes, wash immediately, don't let it sit for a long time after rinsing. Obviously you can rinse a few and then wash but don't overload the wash or you'll get dye transfer. Make sure to really squeeze out excess dye when rinsing. |
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