Yes this is a great lifehack. Everyone please take note to NOT use the microwave for heating foods after this. Contamination is a real thing. Stay safe and enjoy this wonderful hobby that we all share.
Thanks for tuning and and commenting. I appreciate it very much. I have to respectfully disagree with you. Dye is organic minerals. Soda has is essentially decarboxylated baking soda (swimming pool chemicals we swim in and swallow). The entire project is contained in plastic… PLASTIC! How many times do we use our microwave after we reheat food in a take out container. This is 100% safe to do. Our tie dye groups have perpetuated a fear of this process without any rock solid proof that this is dangerous or toxic. It’s geared towards children. Not that things geared for kids aren’t sometimes unsafe… but I seriously doubt any company would run the risk of billions of dollars in lawsuits. This microwave wave has been around my entire life and has seen many uses, my entire family is fine. All that being said, everyone tie dye at your own risk. ❤️🌈
I have to agree with her on this one. Tie dyeing is safe. We wouldn’t use our microwaves after most things if you really think about it. Change my mind.
@@dodibeshilas Turqouise (and any dye that incorporates turquoise) contains minute quantities of copper, no other harmful chemicals as far as I know, but I’m by no means an authority. I would use my microwave for dyeing.
A little something to give back for all you do for the tie dye community and the new upcoming dyers. Keep up the good work Steph. Thanks for being you! 💜💜💜
Thank you so very much!!! I’m really sorry about the late response. I’ve been swamped at work with the new Delta variant. I’ve been keeping too busy!! Your generous donation will go back into tie dye supplies so I can keep sharing. Thanks again, Penelope!! 🥰❤️🌈
Wow the side by side really shows how significantly better Dharna’s dyes are and the importance of soda ash. I didn’t think it would be so drastic. Tulip is a great place to start, don’t get me wrong. Thanks for sharing this. ✌🏻
I was pretty surprised at the results. Stand alone the tulip is gorgeous! Then up against the Dharma shirt you can really tell a huge difference!!! ❤️🌈
I’ve been gone to the beach for a getaway, I have to catch up. Beautiful! I like that you went back to your roots for this. This is a great advertisement for both companies. It’s hard to choose which I like better. I’m going with Dharma on this one only because the colors are brighter. 💙💙💙
Too cool 🌈 They really are both cool shirts. I can see this microwave technique being useful when my kid comes to me and says “I need a shirt tomorrow!!”
Yes! The microwave isn’t going to replace traditional dyeing, but it’s good to know we can get something done in less than an hour with the greatest of ease!! ❤️🌈
Thank you, Crystal, I love Dharma’s stuff too. This microwave method is super cool! I’m going to try some different patterns and see what happens. 🤔❤️🌈
How cool. Love that you did a like-for-life recreation of the kit to experiment with the method. That's a real game-changer for people that want to tie dye but don't have the time to wait.
You got my attention. I could do this with my girls. They are so impatient. This will solve the issue. What a difference between the vibrancy. Looking at it side by side I really see the difference, otherwise I don’t think I’d notice the tulip. I would just think it’s an antique shirt. Thanks for another great tutorial Steph.
This method won’t replace traditional tie dyeing but it does really work. It’s great for kids. Al kids have a hard time waiting, even some adults I know. 😉❤️🌈
Both spirals are great! I see what you mean about theTulip spiral looking softer. I trust the Dharna spiral to last longer. It’s neat that it can be done so quickly. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
I still can’t believe it can be done so quickly. I think that’s pretty astounding. Thanks for showing how bright the professional dyes are compared to the kit. I’m sticking with procion dyes.
Thank you very much for your donation to my channel. That was very generous and kind of you. I’ll reinvest it into more tie dye supplies so I can continue to make tutorials. ☺️❤️🌈
I just tried this yesterday. The lady ordered it last minute before she left town and she had already ordered one that was ready so I went for the microwave worked out great
Hey Steph, awesome to see what you did in this video, thanks. I loved the fact that you used the 3 primary colors to make 6! My coworker and i have been using Tulip dyes, I'm new to dyeing she has done it b4 and it shows...lol. what i loved in this video is that even tulip dyes are not cheep and i found myself using up my green and orange on a previous project. I understand secondary colors...but wow...now i know for sure. I actually put in an order with Dharma last friday for 9 - 2oz colors and a 5 lb bag of soda ash. Expecting it any day. The only place in town to get soda ash is hobby lobby and the package i got a month or so ago had 2 baggies, ea. for a gallon of water. Used that up and went back but they were sold out. We still have some tulip dye left so i will use that up b4 getting into dharma dyes to practice spirals and scrunching. I did take some pics to send...is the fb the best for that and i have some questions. Thanks again...😊✌
Hi Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I haven’t made a three color rainbow in a long time. I forgot how pretty they turn out. Tulip is a great product! We all started from kits, unless we knew an old school dyer. You’re going to love your Dharma dyes!! 2oz is the smart way to start. The only color I recommend in the 1lb size, right out. of the gate, is Raven Black. It requires 8tsp to mix so you’ll go through it fast!!! What colors did you pick? Perfect amount of SA, it will last awhile and get you through until your next order. You can create beautiful tie dye with Tulip, especially if you pre soak in SA. The Tulip tutorial was a beginner tutorial. To show what people will experience for their very first tie dye. Yes, Facebook is best. I have a couple links in the description box. Or here on TH-cam, but if you want to share photos Facebook is the way to go, or Instagram messages… I have a “business” page and then I created a group page on Facebook. Please feel free to share!!! 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo hi, steph, i visited your fb wall but couldn't figure out how to send pics...lol...I'll figure it out.🙂 and thanks for the heads up on the black, i do like using it. I got lemon yellow, fire red, deep orange, fuchsia red, deep purple, cobalt blue, better black, kelly green ( felt they were kinda limited on greens in stock), wisteria, royal blue and glacier blue. And 5 lbs of soda ash. Looks like it will arrive Thursday. Curious, i work at a soil lab, test for golf courses and athletic fields. We had an Anylitical Lab in the bldg. but no more. Anyhow, looking in the chemical room, there are several kilograms of Sodium Carbonate. Was considering trying it for soda ash, which it is but without the hydrates. At the time we had limited dyes so we didn't use it. I guess it's a moot point now as i ordered 5 lbs from Dharma. Take care😊✌🌈
@@deadheadmark1 The BelladonnaDyesCo business page only I can post to that… but you can leave a picture comment on that post. facebook.com/103258454952456/posts/255127213098912/ Here is the group page, which I believe you can post anything. facebook.com/groups/1808680025961779/?ref=share You picked great colors!! You’re going to have a lot of fun! ❤️🌈
Yup, back to the basics. The primary color rainbow. They turn out really pretty. I’m going to make one with the splatter guard and see what that looks like. 😁❤️🌈
I started tie dying this summer with store bought kits. One i tried was an absolute flop. It was neon colors in pre measured spray bottles and they completely washed out. Iv been using the tulip stuff, not the 2 min dyes though, and they have worked fabulously. I started simple because i was told the market for this hobby is pretty small and its a waist of time. I started to just try something new and creative outside of what i already fo and now im obsessed. Id love to one day get the more expensive Darma colors and create tapestries.
Those spray dyes… did you iron them to set them? The market for tie dye is HUGE! Listen to your intuition. Once you try Dharma’s dyes there is no turning back!! 😉❤️🌈
I've noticed when I leave projects after dyeing to marinate for a few days that when it's a hot sunny day and I leave em in the sun the colors and the spread of the dye is way more intense and so I've always been curious about hot methods... I'm definitely going to try the microwave! Thank you for covering this so i have an idea about timing!
It’s the soda ash soak that makes Dharma’s dyes so bright. Tulip has a little soda ash package. I recommend getting that if you end up doing a kit. ❤️🌈
I just learned about the microwave hack came to youtube or do research. Going to try it out. But since you do this all the time, how often would you use the microwave or would you stick to the traditional batching for 24 or more hours?
I don’t do it often. If I’m in a rush. If my daughter comes to me in the morning and says I need a shirt for a function tonight I’ll microwave something. Good ole fashioned tried and true batch times are the best I think. ❤️🌈
Really cool. What will you do if the shirt is larger than a medium? If you go to a restaurant supply warehouse they will have different size to-go boxes to choose from. Thanks for sharing.
Heat accelerates many chemical processes and you had touched on that before in an earlier video that batching in the sun and [unusual] heat was making your colors "pop". I'd say nuke for a couple of minutes then batch it as usual if one is not in an all fire rush. The obvious answer seems to me that if you had a "oven" that operated @ 100-110°F and batched for 4-6 hours would be about ideal chemically speaking but energy wise could be costly.
YES!!! Heat is our friend! Especially with this dye/soda ash reaction stuff. The hotter the better. Our heatwave has been awesome! I know that there are tips and tricks out there to help colors batch. I haven’t gotten there yet. Right now I’m using Mother Nature and letting her do her job. 70° and higher is the sweet spot. This winter on the sun porch I’m going to have to get clever. I’m going to try a muck dye and nuke it… in theory it should also work. You think?? 🤷♀️😉❤️🌈
Is tulip dye cheaper than the professional dye? Also, do you notice a difference in batching the shirt for 24 hours versus putting it in the microwave?
In the long run Tulip is much more expensive. It’s a great place to start though. I personally don’t like the microwave method but I will use it when I’m in a hurry. I feel like it changes the flows of dye. Longevity wise no difference that I can tell. ❤️🌈
Yes you can, depending on how damp the shirt is with soda ash water before applying the dyes. The more damp the shirt is, the softer or the more feathery the transition between colors will be.
I started with tulip and soda ash comes with the kit i bought its not lack of soda ash that makes there stuff fade quickly its just not great dye. Its also pre measured so that can make a difference. I personally died when i really hit it out of the park thanks to channels like this and they looked awesome and then after 2 or 3 washes they just washed out. Ive had shirts 20 years that hadnt degraded as much as Tulips did after 5 washes. I re-dyed 3 of them after getting real dye....they look fine still.
Tulip is a wonderful place to start. I think people need to try it out and see if they like it before diving in. “Professional” procion dyes are actually a lot cheaper than the kits. I’ve been wearing my first procion dye shirt every week and washing it constantly and it hasn’t changed, not even a little. Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope others read it. 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo5 Yeah Proicon rocks i gotta sine pretty nice ones. Im good at spiders and swirls and just perfected the V. I like the Vs and ive done my bedspread and sheets and curtains and reverse dyed my jacket and a few shirts and a set of curtains.Now i want to go after some if the really detailed dyes like you did here . 8n fact 8m getting ready to start it in a few minutes after my shirt soaks in ash for a bit.If i can come close to yours ive reached a new level but if 8 dont i will. Thanks for the videos 🙂
@@robertoliver5347 Try the Wigwag. The green one is pretty easy. Sounds like you’ve been super busy. I haven’t done sheets yet. I want to try but I hear so many horror stories about the die not staying because of the fabric content. Have fun tie dyeing! ❤️🌈
I like the Dharma, however do we have to go out and purchase those plastic containers to put our tie dye shirts in the microwave or can we use Ziploc bags and just have a little air coming out of it?
That’s a great question! One I don’t have an answer for. Yes, for sure there would need to be a vent or it would explode. 🧐 I think a freezer bag would work because it’s more heavy duty. My tie dye friend, Crystal says she uses a casserole dish with a lid and has success. It’s trial and error. If you try it, would you please let me know how it goes? The most important thing is to make sure there aren’t any dry spots. Those can catch fire. 😎❤️🌈
It’s my understanding that it is procion dye with a little soda ash mixed right in the bottle. It’s very user friendly, especially for children. Tulip makes a great product. You see the end results look fabulous!! ❤️🌈
Dude I’m just sitting here why tulip is getting away with a product marketed to kids that “could catch on fire” 🤣 I’m down to try it but my 12 year old would so try this if she had two minutes I wasn’t around. Curious to see how long this stays on shelves.
It definitely needs adult supervision for sure! As long as everything is wet there should not be any issues. I put dry paper towels in the microwave all the time with zero problems. They will pull it when someone’s house explodes. 😬❤️🌈
I was hoping you would add the yellow last. It got swallowed up again. Rewatch the video and you can see the Red and blue seeping into the yellow. The orange and green are almost non existent.
Hi, Vicki. I appreciate your feedback. I think we have to agree to disagree. I see a lot of green and some orange. The whole point is to have the red & blue seep into the yellow to make the secondary colors. This is my process for a rainbow using only the primary colors. When you make yours you should do it your way. I’m really happy with the outcome on both and I think anyone will be able to achieve great results doing it the way that makes them feel happiest. ❤️🌈
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Yes this is a great lifehack. Everyone please take note to NOT use the microwave for heating foods after this. Contamination is a real thing. Stay safe and enjoy this wonderful hobby that we all share.
Thanks for tuning and and commenting. I appreciate it very much.
I have to respectfully disagree with you. Dye is organic minerals. Soda has is essentially decarboxylated baking soda (swimming pool chemicals we swim in and swallow). The entire project is contained in plastic… PLASTIC! How many times do we use our microwave after we reheat food in a take out container. This is 100% safe to do. Our tie dye groups have perpetuated a fear of this process without any rock solid proof that this is dangerous or toxic. It’s geared towards children. Not that things geared for kids aren’t sometimes unsafe… but I seriously doubt any company would run the risk of billions of dollars in lawsuits. This microwave wave has been around my entire life and has seen many uses, my entire family is fine. All that being said, everyone tie dye at your own risk. ❤️🌈
I have to agree with her on this one. Tie dyeing is safe. We wouldn’t use our microwaves after most things if you really think about it. Change my mind.
@@BelladonnaDyesCo keep doing what your doing.
I thought I read that dyes contain heavy metals especially turquoise??
@@dodibeshilas Turqouise (and any dye that incorporates turquoise) contains minute quantities of copper, no other harmful chemicals as far as I know, but I’m by no means an authority. I would use my microwave for dyeing.
A little something to give back for all you do for the tie dye community and the new upcoming dyers. Keep up the good work Steph. Thanks for being you! 💜💜💜
Thank you so very much!!! I’m really sorry about the late response. I’ve been swamped at work with the new Delta variant. I’ve been keeping too busy!! Your generous donation will go back into tie dye supplies so I can keep sharing. Thanks again, Penelope!! 🥰❤️🌈
Wow the side by side really shows how significantly better Dharna’s dyes are and the importance of soda ash. I didn’t think it would be so drastic. Tulip is a great place to start, don’t get me wrong. Thanks for sharing this. ✌🏻
I was pretty surprised at the results. Stand alone the tulip is gorgeous! Then up against the Dharma shirt you can really tell a huge difference!!! ❤️🌈
I’ve been gone to the beach for a getaway, I have to catch up. Beautiful! I like that you went back to your roots for this. This is a great advertisement for both companies. It’s hard to choose which I like better. I’m going with Dharma on this one only because the colors are brighter. 💙💙💙
Welcome home! I’m glad to hear you got away. I choose Dharma too. ❤️🌈
Too cool 🌈
They really are both cool shirts.
I can see this microwave technique being useful when my kid comes to me and says “I need a shirt tomorrow!!”
Yes! The microwave isn’t going to replace traditional dyeing, but it’s good to know we can get something done in less than an hour with the greatest of ease!! ❤️🌈
I love Dharma's products. You did a great job, Steph. Thanks for sharing:)
Thank you, Crystal, I love Dharma’s stuff too. This microwave method is super cool! I’m going to try some different patterns and see what happens. 🤔❤️🌈
How cool. Love that you did a like-for-life recreation of the kit to experiment with the method. That's a real game-changer for people that want to tie dye but don't have the time to wait.
The microwave is a seriously cool thing!! I had no idea. It’s not going to replace traditional tie dyeing, but it’s another trick in my bag. 😁❤️🌈
You got my attention. I could do this with my girls. They are so impatient. This will solve the issue. What a difference between the vibrancy. Looking at it side by side I really see the difference, otherwise I don’t think I’d notice the tulip. I would just think it’s an antique shirt. Thanks for another great tutorial Steph.
This method won’t replace traditional tie dyeing but it does really work. It’s great for kids. Al kids have a hard time waiting, even some adults I know. 😉❤️🌈
The spirals are both DOPE. You got skillz! ✌🏾
Thank you very much! ❤️🌈
Both spirals are great! I see what you mean about theTulip spiral looking softer. I trust the Dharna spiral to last longer. It’s neat that it can be done so quickly. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
I really like both spirals too. Dharma is the winner as far as vibrancy goes. The microwave method is really neat. ❤️🌈
I still can’t believe it can be done so quickly. I think that’s pretty astounding. Thanks for showing how bright the professional dyes are compared to the kit. I’m sticking with procion dyes.
It’s a pretty cool method. I’m going to play around with it more. ❤️🌈
Great tutorial. I didn’t know I could microwave my tie dye. Cool. Thank you!
Yup, you sure can!! 😂❤️🌈
Awesome hand swirl 💯
Prime colors can never go wrong....,
Money saver too.😊
THANKS YOUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE AMAZING VIDEOS ✋💯
Yup, back to the basics. 😁❤️🌈
I've been wondering about that two minute dye!! You're awesome for showing us! 😁 Thanks Steph!
No problem, I’m glad you found it helpful. ❤️🌈
Am a fan of your classic spiral... the colours combination on this one is right on point... well done 👏👏👏
Thank you very much! I’m glad you like it. I’m happy with it. I love a good rainbow. ☺️❤️🌈
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your donation to my channel. That was very generous and kind of you. I’ll reinvest it into more tie dye supplies so I can continue to make tutorials. ☺️❤️🌈
I just tried this yesterday. The lady ordered it last minute before she left town and she had already ordered one that was ready so I went for the microwave worked out great
I’m glad it worked out! I use the microwave in a pinch every so often. 😄❤️🌈
Hey Steph, awesome to see what you did in this video, thanks. I loved the fact that you used the 3 primary colors to make 6! My coworker and i have been using Tulip dyes, I'm new to dyeing she has done it b4 and it shows...lol. what i loved in this video is that even tulip dyes are not cheep and i found myself using up my green and orange on a previous project. I understand secondary colors...but wow...now i know for sure. I actually put in an order with Dharma last friday for 9 - 2oz colors and a 5 lb bag of soda ash. Expecting it any day. The only place in town to get soda ash is hobby lobby and the package i got a month or so ago had 2 baggies, ea. for a gallon of water. Used that up and went back but they were sold out. We still have some tulip dye left so i will use that up b4 getting into dharma dyes to practice spirals and scrunching. I did take some pics to send...is the fb the best for that and i have some questions. Thanks again...😊✌
Hi Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I haven’t made a three color rainbow in a long time. I forgot how pretty they turn out. Tulip is a great product! We all started from kits, unless we knew an old school dyer.
You’re going to love your Dharma dyes!! 2oz is the smart way to start. The only color I recommend in the 1lb size, right out. of the gate, is Raven Black. It requires 8tsp to mix so you’ll go through it fast!!! What colors did you pick?
Perfect amount of SA, it will last awhile and get you through until your next order.
You can create beautiful tie dye with Tulip, especially if you pre soak in SA. The Tulip tutorial was a beginner tutorial. To show what people will experience for their very first tie dye.
Yes, Facebook is best. I have a couple links in the description box. Or here on TH-cam, but if you want to share photos Facebook is the way to go, or Instagram messages… I have a “business” page and then I created a group page on Facebook. Please feel free to share!!! 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo hi, steph, i visited your fb wall but couldn't figure out how to send pics...lol...I'll figure it out.🙂 and thanks for the heads up on the black, i do like using it. I got lemon yellow, fire red, deep orange, fuchsia red, deep purple, cobalt blue, better black, kelly green ( felt they were kinda limited on greens in stock), wisteria, royal blue and glacier blue. And 5 lbs of soda ash. Looks like it will arrive Thursday. Curious, i work at a soil lab, test for golf courses and athletic fields. We had an Anylitical Lab in the bldg. but no more. Anyhow, looking in the chemical room, there are several kilograms of Sodium Carbonate. Was considering trying it for soda ash, which it is but without the hydrates. At the time we had limited dyes so we didn't use it. I guess it's a moot point now as i ordered 5 lbs from Dharma. Take care😊✌🌈
@@deadheadmark1 The BelladonnaDyesCo business page only I can post to that… but you can leave a picture comment on that post. facebook.com/103258454952456/posts/255127213098912/
Here is the group page, which I believe you can post anything. facebook.com/groups/1808680025961779/?ref=share
You picked great colors!! You’re going to have a lot of fun! ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo thank you for your help, I'm so excited!
@@deadheadmark1 You’re very welcome!! ❤️🌈
Great tutorial. I must give this a try. 💜
Go for it! It really works!! ❤️🌈
I'm so intrigued by the microwave option!
You’re tellin’ me!!! I did it and I’m totally intrigued!!!! 😉❤️🌈
Now i know what color to make other colors..love you vids thanks for sharing
Yup, back to the basics. The primary color rainbow. They turn out really pretty. I’m going to make one with the splatter guard and see what that looks like. 😁❤️🌈
Okay, my Tulip never turned looking that good. They seriously need to sponsor you! 😂
Mine neither! Lol...sad but true!😊✌
Aww thanks!! It’s a really beautiful shirt. I wish it would have ended up more vibrant though. ☹️❤️🌈
😆❤️🌈
I started tie dying this summer with store bought kits. One i tried was an absolute flop. It was neon colors in pre measured spray bottles and they completely washed out. Iv been using the tulip stuff, not the 2 min dyes though, and they have worked fabulously. I started simple because i was told the market for this hobby is pretty small and its a waist of time. I started to just try something new and creative outside of what i already fo and now im obsessed. Id love to one day get the more expensive Darma colors and create tapestries.
Those spray dyes… did you iron them to set them? The market for tie dye is HUGE! Listen to your intuition. Once you try Dharma’s dyes there is no turning back!! 😉❤️🌈
I've noticed when I leave projects after dyeing to marinate for a few days that when it's a hot sunny day and I leave em in the sun the colors and the spread of the dye is way more intense and so I've always been curious about hot methods... I'm definitely going to try the microwave! Thank you for covering this so i have an idea about timing!
Beautiful spiral. The diner up the street uses similar containers for take out. I bet that would work. I’m going to try this. 🌀💗🌀
Yeah, I think Shari’s uses them too. It really works! ❤️🌈
Like dharma's color better, but I'm definitely going to try the kit first
It’s the soda ash soak that makes Dharma’s dyes so bright. Tulip has a little soda ash package. I recommend getting that if you end up doing a kit. ❤️🌈
I just learned about the microwave hack came to youtube or do research. Going to try it out. But since you do this all the time, how often would you use the microwave or would you stick to the traditional batching for 24 or more hours?
I don’t do it often. If I’m in a rush. If my daughter comes to me in the morning and says I need a shirt for a function tonight I’ll microwave something. Good ole fashioned tried and true batch times are the best I think. ❤️🌈
Really cool. What will you do if the shirt is larger than a medium? If you go to a restaurant supply warehouse they will have different size to-go boxes to choose from. Thanks for sharing.
Good question! Great suggestion. Thank you!! ❤️🌈
Heat accelerates many chemical processes and you had touched on that before in an earlier video that batching in the sun and [unusual] heat was making your colors "pop". I'd say nuke for a couple of minutes then batch it as usual if one is not in an all fire rush. The obvious answer seems to me that if you had a "oven" that operated @ 100-110°F and batched for 4-6 hours would be about ideal chemically speaking but energy wise could be costly.
YES!!! Heat is our friend! Especially with this dye/soda ash reaction stuff. The hotter the better. Our heatwave has been awesome! I know that there are tips and tricks out there to help colors batch. I haven’t gotten there yet. Right now I’m using Mother Nature and letting her do her job. 70° and higher is the sweet spot. This winter on the sun porch I’m going to have to get clever. I’m going to try a muck dye and nuke it… in theory it should also work. You think?? 🤷♀️😉❤️🌈
Is tulip dye cheaper than the professional dye?
Also, do you notice a difference in batching the shirt for 24 hours versus putting it in the microwave?
In the long run Tulip is much more expensive. It’s a great place to start though. I personally don’t like the microwave method but I will use it when I’m in a hurry. I feel like it changes the flows of dye. Longevity wise no difference that I can tell. ❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo thank you very much! That helps me 😃☺️
Question? Your video you keep saying tulip dyes, But in the description you say Dharma. So which dyes did you use? Tulip or Dharma?
I did two videos. One with tulip and the other with Dharma. They both work with the microwave method. ❤️🌈
I like the spiral on the left better. It blends better. Can you do that with your professional dyes?
Yes you can, depending on how damp the shirt is with soda ash water before applying the dyes. The more damp the shirt is, the softer or the more feathery the transition between colors will be.
I think so… sounds like a challenge. I accept! ❤️🌈
Thanks for responding, David. I appreciate your help. I’m so far being on answering questions. ❤️🌈
I started with tulip and soda ash comes with the kit i bought its not lack of soda ash that makes there stuff fade quickly its just not great dye. Its also pre measured so that can make a difference. I personally died when i really hit it out of the park thanks to channels like this and they looked awesome and then after 2 or 3 washes they just washed out. Ive had shirts 20 years that hadnt degraded as much as Tulips did after 5 washes. I re-dyed 3 of them after getting real dye....they look fine still.
Tulip is a wonderful place to start. I think people need to try it out and see if they like it before diving in. “Professional” procion dyes are actually a lot cheaper than the kits. I’ve been wearing my first procion dye shirt every week and washing it constantly and it hasn’t changed, not even a little. Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope others read it. 😁❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo5 Yeah Proicon rocks i gotta sine pretty nice ones. Im good at spiders and swirls and just perfected the V. I like the Vs and ive done my bedspread and sheets and curtains and reverse dyed my jacket and a few shirts and a set of curtains.Now i want to go after some if the really detailed dyes like you did here . 8n fact 8m getting ready to start it in a few minutes after my shirt soaks in ash for a bit.If i can come close to yours ive reached a new level but if 8 dont i will. Thanks for the videos 🙂
@@robertoliver5347 Try the Wigwag. The green one is pretty easy. Sounds like you’ve been super busy. I haven’t done sheets yet. I want to try but I hear so many horror stories about the die not staying because of the fabric content. Have fun tie dyeing! ❤️🌈
Does it matter what kind of container you use as long as its plastic ?
I’m not 100% sure because this is all I have used. I think the main thing is it has to be sealed so it doesn’t dry out and catch on fire. ❤️🌈
I like the Dharma, however do we have to go out and purchase those plastic containers to put our tie dye shirts in the microwave or can we use Ziploc bags and just have a little air coming out of it?
That’s a great question! One I don’t have an answer for. Yes, for sure there would need to be a vent or it would explode. 🧐 I think a freezer bag would work because it’s more heavy duty. My tie dye friend, Crystal says she uses a casserole dish with a lid and has success. It’s trial and error. If you try it, would you please let me know how it goes? The most important thing is to make sure there aren’t any dry spots. Those can catch fire. 😎❤️🌈
My shirts are pretty damp I wring them out myself💪that’s my workout for the day!🤣
@@ms.bardotb1900 That’ll do it!! 😂❤️🌈
Ok so it came out great! I will post it on Facebook
@@ms.bardotb1900 Yay!!! 🎉❤️🌈
Is Tulip dye a Procion Dye?
I was wondering the same thing! They look so much better when Steph does it! lol
It’s my understanding that it is procion dye with a little soda ash mixed right in the bottle. It’s very user friendly, especially for children. Tulip makes a great product. You see the end results look fabulous!! ❤️🌈
Aww thanks! Yes, procion dye. Kid safe so it has minimal soda ash in the bottle. The kits are a great place to start. 🥸❤️🌈
@@BelladonnaDyesCo Thank you! Keep up the beautiful dying and really great tutorials! ✌❤
I wonder if the colour will last as long I don’t see why not it’s cooked into it. And I can’t go back I won’t be giving up my microwave lid🤣🤣
I think it will hold up. It didn’t fade after my 3 wash cycles. ❤️🌈
Dude I’m just sitting here why tulip is getting away with a product marketed to kids that “could catch on fire” 🤣 I’m down to try it but my 12 year old would so try this if she had two minutes I wasn’t around. Curious to see how long this stays on shelves.
It definitely needs adult supervision for sure! As long as everything is wet there should not be any issues. I put dry paper towels in the microwave all the time with zero problems. They will pull it when someone’s house explodes. 😬❤️🌈
I was hoping you would add the yellow last. It got swallowed up again. Rewatch the video and you can see the Red and blue seeping into the yellow. The orange and green are almost non existent.
Hi, Vicki. I appreciate your feedback. I think we have to agree to disagree. I see a lot of green and some orange. The whole point is to have the red & blue seep into the yellow to make the secondary colors. This is my process for a rainbow using only the primary colors. When you make yours you should do it your way. I’m really happy with the outcome on both and I think anyone will be able to achieve great results doing it the way that makes them feel happiest. ❤️🌈