How To TIE-DYE an OVAL Style Shape.

[jenniferjuniper97]

I want to make the second example oval in the center, without the smaller oval. How would I do that? thanks.

[WolfEchoes]

@jenniferjuniper97

Do you mean the one at 5:44 ?

To get an oval like that, there is an easier way...

I can't explain it here right now though. {Sorry}

It is a series of folds that is not too difficult.

Ask on Addicted To Tie Dying (FaceBook).

[jenniferjuniper97]

@WolfEchoes Yes, the one at 5:44. I'll post this video on ATTD and inquire.

[WolfEchoes]

@jenniferjuniper97

OK, the first folding example will be a single oval.

How you apply the dye will interpret how vivid or bold the actual oval becomes.

To keep it to a single oval, do not add the extra fold overs (as in the second example).

Hope that helps, though you probably figured that out anyways...

[jenniferjuniper97]

@WolfEchoes Thanks WE!

[aspritz1]

OMG..whooo is singing?!?! Loveeee!

[WolfEchoes]

@aspritz1

That is Susan Tedeschi...

She is married to Darek Trucks ( she is playing guitar as well on this track).

[faintfuzzies]

Very nice work.. I make dyes as well. But i find it very hard to get my shirts folded in half perfectly. I spend alot fo time trying to get them folded and centered so a V pattern is symetrical.. do you have any tips for making sure teh shirt is folded and centered just right ? they has ot be a better way of centering a shirt

[WolfEchoes]

@faintfuzzies

I usually just pick it up like the material in the vid... or I just try hardfolding it from flat, like you do.

You might try a long ruler (yard stick) and use that at the half, fold over it - then pull it out.

[jenniferjuniper97]

Anyone know how to fold to get only the smaller oval? I want to make a sunflower tapestry using that oval. thanks.

[DSPoductions]

do you have some thing like this but on shirt?????

amazing results

[WolfEchoes]

@DSPoductions

Not in a video... but I will do that and a few others on shirts for some of you fine dyers!

[DSPoductions]

@WolfEchoes

Thanks, i cant wait to see new video!

love your style and dyeing i sub for new vids

[dedrummerman]

that is an awesome pattern!! how would you recomend doing that with a shirt? like what to do with the sleeves....

thanks man! your dyes all look great!

[WolfEchoes]

@dedrummerman

You can do any of these folds with a shirt. I just had cloth as the easy way for these ones...

Fold exactly the same, sleeve to sleeve. Just tgry it a few times, you'll get it.

[thatrockerchick101]

This is pretty great, and I LOVE the music!

[jobgayta]

this is amazing!

[TheGatsby9]

Why don't you just rut the rack over your kitchen sink?

[mojackoko]

thanks for uploading

[Mandeee3]

Do you always wet the material before dying?

[WolfEchoes]

I always have it damp... it helps the dye sink in best...

[manualhispano]

Thank you for the teaching, very very nice job!

[yobro680]

how much you normly sell for??

[WolfEchoes]

I used to sell my shirts... but always kept the price below $15 unless it was a giant shirt. I am just into it for fun now - and I donate most shirts to kids charities.

[yobro680]

i just started and im getting $7 now

[WolfEchoes]

That is not bad... especially if you can keep your costs down.

Good luck with everything! Happy sales!!

[sarabizzle10210]

hey do u know how to do a reverse oval?

[WolfEchoes]

Not exactly sure what you mean...?

Can you explain it.

[lamamitabrujita]

"keep it tight,worry never" love ya!

do you ever use the seawood to thicken dye? is it worth it?

[SoundGardenX]

hey man love your dye's. How would I go about doing this with a shirt? Just the same basic idea expect factor the sleeves into the folds. Thanks in advance.

[WolfEchoes]

It works exactly the same... just start with the sleeves to the sides, and begin as in the video... you'll get it...

[SoundGardenX]

Sweet man thanks, I just picked up some new dye's and shirts so I'm gonna try this design a few times I'll let you know how it turns out.

[stefangroeneweg]

TNX :D

[stefangroeneweg]

does it matter what kind of die you use ? i got powder but how does it work ? i never done it before, please help.

[WolfEchoes]

No, the dye type does not matter.... some dyes are better and brighter though.

Any fold or spin will work with any dye (except paint needs to be wattered down well). Mix cold water dyes very well - sometimes they can leave granuals of colour in the material if not. GREAT LUCK to you!

[treemania]

Hey wolf. I've completed batching two t-shirts. I was wondering if I can put them in the same wash, or should I wash them separately?

[WolfEchoes]

once you are done the rinse in the sink, they should be ok to go in together.

Sometimes you will get a dye touching another in the spin cycle which can leave a transfer mark, but if you run it through the rinse once more, it should go away.

As long as you do not put the not fully rinsed shirt in the dryer - as that may set that transfer mark.

Shirts usually only bleed the frist couple washes, then no more bleeding of colours.

[treemania]

oh ok thanks. I've done a couple of shirts now. I'm finding that with my shirts that I'm getting like some "dotting" where say, I have a light blue dye and some dark dots scattered randomly around the tshirt. Is this a problem with my blue dye or washing problem ya reckon?

[WolfEchoes]

The dark dots might be dye powder that was not fully mixed. I have had that before... if that is what it is.

Sometimes you will get a nice looking shirt, all good... but one side of the shirt will have all these dark dots in part of the pattern (often just because of one colour).

That is because of undiluted or still powdered dye in the liquid dye mix.

That is my best guess without looking at the dots you mention.

[kuarter]

can anyone tell me what kind of dye do i have to use? is it ANILINA?? or can anyone tell me the name of the dye that u use please?, thanks.

[WolfEchoes]

These are PROCION MX dyes...

A powder based dye with Urea, Soda Ash, salt and water.

A very nice dye to work with...

[WolfEchoes]

*****

I am working on a video that compares three differnt types of dye.

One type is a "kit", one is RIT dyes, and the other I am still working on finding.

Should be up in November.

[ajajajskates]

what are you supposed to do with the urea and the Synthrapol

[WolfEchoes]

The urea is part of the dye mixture itself. it is added to the main mix of each colour.

The synthrapol I do not use - but I think it is a scouring agent used to treat the shirt before you dye... but I am not 100% sure on that.

[ajajajskates]

Thanks!

but am i supposed to add The urea to the dye before i put the water in??

and what happens if you dont add soda ash?

[WolfEchoes]

The urea is used in these Procion MX dyes, but not all dye mixtures.

I add it as part of the main mix, before I add the water. I then shake it wildly to be sure it all mixes up.

The soda ash I add to the material, leaving it damp - but also to the dye mix. As soon as the soda ash is in the dye, that dye is permanent.

There is a video on FaceBook "Addicted To Tie Dying" which talks more on these Procion MX dyes... not all dye needs soda ash or urea.

[aloshabellydancer]

The synthrapol, (or Dharma's Textile Wash), is a detergent that binds itself to the extra dyes that end up in the water. It's great for preventing color bleeds in the final wash. It keeps the dye in the water and prevents it from attaching to the fabric.

[GHexpert]

hey do you feel like explaining....where to fold....you say that the folds are the same with cloth as a T-shirt...but it you haven't noticed they're not the same shape lol....so just tell me how you have the shirt facing right away and i can do the rest

[WolfEchoes]

Just treat the shirt in the same manner. The neck straight away from you and just fold it in the same ways...let the sleeves line up on first fold and take it from there.

try to keep things even, sleeve to sleve, edge to edge at first.

Just practice fold a few times before dying... you'll get it.

I will work on a video showing an actual shirt like this... but it is similar to folding a cirle in how you begin.

[GHexpert]

yeah awesome. cuz as you folded it Upwards...i thought you folded the bottom of the shirt up then sleeve to sleeve....thanks

[soulfire872]

whts the name of the song??

[WolfEchoes]

I only have it as: "Voodoo Woman" Live.

Often her husband (darek trucks) is playing with her, but I think that is just her on this cut.

[WolfEchoes]

For these dyes, I do the soda ash... just damp after a spin in the wash machine.

The soda ash makes this dye type permanent in the material.

Maybe it is overkill, but I do it anyways...

Maiawa Handprints also has kits available... look them up online and seek out tie dye...

[cherriefaye]

do you soak your shirts in soda ash? what kind of dyes do you use. I have friends at work that dye a lot and they use regular fabric dyes that you get at walmart that are sold where you can buy a tye dye kit. i started to buy those dyes but i wasnt sure because i never have done this.

[CrunchieDan]

Sweet. I'm wondering if the chlorine at waterslides will rinse out the dye real fast. Faded is ok, but I don't want it so much that it goes back to white.

[WolfEchoes]

If you use a thick cotton material the dye might stay well.

I have swam with dyes before, and they were ok... but that was only once in a while... not weekly or daily.

But it would likely never go back to white - only a faded, pailer colour.

[CrunchieDan]

Ok, cool. 'Cause I think I'll only be at the (water)slides 3 days, from like noon till 6:00 or so.

[WolfEchoes]

Let us know if it survived...

[CrunchieDan]

Will do, if it turns out I make one for watersliding.

[ourladyoscdrive]

That is awesome!!!!!!I really like the blue one;)

[dalenewton]

Great help - thanks a lot