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See real color swatches from the tie dye community. Brands include Dharma, Jacquard, ProChemical, Grateful Dyes, Dyespin, and more. Swatch List Community contributed color swatches. Click the thumbnail to see the the dye color name, and the contributing artist's collection. < Back to Color List Patina Green Dyespin Warrior Princess Dharma Brilliant Blue Dharma Warrior Princess Dharma Stormy Sky ProChem Safari Grey ProChem Loden ProChem Alchemist Dharma Alchemist Dharma Ice Blue Dharma Seafoam Dharma Bronze Dharma Plum Blossom Dharma Pewter Dharma Ice Dye Blue Dyespin Black Ice Dharma Ice Blue Kaleidoscope Ice Alien Green Grateful Hot Pink ProChem Sapphire Blue ProChem Raven Black Dharma Warrior Princess Dharma Mystical Dyespin Timber Wolf Dharma Shiitake Mushroom Dharma Power Berry Dharma Dragon's Heart Dharma Alchemist Dharma Kaleidoscope Eyes Dharma Wasabi Dharma Better Blue Green Dharma Ecru Dharma Hot Pink Dharma Raven Black Dharma Mystical Dyespin Wild Mushroom Dyespin Ice Alien Turquoise Grateful Rust Orange Dharma Bright Green Dharma Reddish Navy ProChem Raven Black Dharma Warrior Princess Dharma Wasabi Dharma Timber Wolf Dharma Shiitake Mushroom Dharma Powder Pink Dharma Dragon's Heart Dharma Avalon Dharma Lavender Dharma Herbaceous Dharma Teal Blue Dharma Orange Crush Dharma Blue Gray Dharma Muir Green Dharma Sweet Clover Dyespin Tangerine Dharma Ice Alien Red Grateful Leaf Green ProChem Ice Blue ProChem Pearl Grey ProChem Aqua Marine Dharma Nightshade Dharma Wasabi Dharma Timber Wolf Dharma Sage Green Dharma Pearl Grey ProChem Citrus Yellow Dharma Herbaceous Dharma Wedgewood Blue Dharma Lime Pop Dharma Nightshade Dharma Peach Dharma Brushed Steel Dharma Mystical Dyespin Alchemist Dharma Celadon Dharma Ice Alien Purple Grateful Basic Red ProChem Stormy Sky ProChem Loden ProChem Aqua Marine Dharma Brilliant Blue Dharma Warrior Princess Dharma Stormy Sky ProChem Safari Grey ProChem Loden ProChem Blue Abyss Dharma Avalon Dharma Robin's Egg Blue Dharma Sea Glass Dharma Amethyst Dharma Wisteria Dharma New Black Dharma Ice Alien Red Grateful Cedar ProChem Ice Purple Kaleidoscope Ice Alien Green Grateful Blue Violet Dharma Stormy Grey ProChem Lime Green ProChem

Corky Lorenz is a photographer who documents local life in Elkhart, Indiana. See events, people, and process notes. Corky Lorenz Notes on creative work in Elkhart, IN. Tie dye Browse tutorials for tie dye . Sewing How to sew cloth pads. Houseplants See the growing conditions for this blooming hoya plant. Elkhart See recent posts on the Elkhart Places website.

The Tinley Park Reptile Expo is a twice-yearly NARBC event held at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Illinois. See show dates, hours, and visitor photos from the fall 2025 expo, plus details for the upcoming spring 2026 event. Tinley Park Reptile Expo A large 2 day Reptile expo that happens twice a year at the Tinley Park Convention Center. See dates and photos below. Dates NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Expo 2026 is planned for March 14th and 15th. Location This is a 2 day event that usually happens twice a year at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Address 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Photo use Vendors are welcome to download and use images of their displays. Oct 2025 vendor, reptile, and guest images are posted below. See details for the Spring 2026 event here . NARBC 2025 Articles from the fall 2025 reptiles expo. Bullfrog Sundown Hold it Bring a friend Animals Josh’s Frogs Plants John Chausmer Rare plants Crosstown

Find dates, hours, parking info, and the exact location for the Jan 16 - 18, 2025 gun show at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. Held inside the Orthwein Pavilion with free parking and easy access off the Indiana Toll Road. RV Hall of Fame Gun Show March 2026 The next date for the Gunslinger Promotions gun show is March 6th, 7th and 8th, 2026, inside the Orthwein Pavilion at 21565 Executive Parkway in Elkhart. Gun show dates and hours This show is part of the “Elkhart 350” series operated by Gunslinger Promotions USA. Friday: 2 PM to 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 9 AM to 3 PM Address Orthwein Pavilion, 21565 Executive Parkway , Elkhart, Indiana This building sits on the same campus as the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum . Where the RV Hall of Fame gun show is located The pavilion is on the Northern Indiana Event Center campus directly next to the Hall of Fame. If you're coming off I-90 / Indiana Toll Road, it’s less than a minute from the exit. Entrance is across from Casey’s Gas Station Large paved lots with free parking RV parking available, first come first served Easy to spot from Executive Parkway The Orthwein Pavilion is next to the Hall of Fame building on the east side of the property You can use maps set to either: RV/MH Hall of Fame Northern Indiana Event Center Admission prices From Gunslinger’s published schedule: $6 per person 2-day pass: $11 3-day pass: $15 Kids under 12: free with adult Seniors 60+: $1 off Law enforcement: free Nearby food If you need breakfast, Stacks Pancake House is on CR 17. For burgers, a local popular spot is Sportstime Grill. Event notes Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult ATMs available onsite Food is usually available inside Other Gunslinger gun shows in Indiana 2026 Auburn 400 – Jan 2–4 Elkhart 350 – Jan 16–18 Shipshewana 325 – Feb 27–28, Mar 1 Elkhart 350 – Mar 6–7–8 Auburn 400 – Mar 27–29 The images below show the entrance to the Elkhart East frontage road, to get to the Orthwein Pavilion, and what the building looks like. Corky Lorenz February 15, 2026

An overview on what it is and how to use soda ash for tie dye and ice dye. Soda ash Soda ash is a chemical used in tie dye to prepare fabric so fiber reactive dye bonds permanently and does not fade. What is soda ash? Soda ash is sodium carbonate. It is a white powder that makes water more alkaline. What is soda ash used for? In tie dye, soda ash is used to prep fabric so fiber reactive dye bonds to the fabric and does not wash out. 1 cup of soda ash dissolved in 1 gallon of water is the ratio often recommended. Here's a short video for mixing soda ash into water. Outside of tie dye, soda ash is also used to raise the pH in swimming pools so the water stays clear and balanced. Where to buy soda ash Soda ash is commonly sold at pool supply stores because it is used for pool maintenance. It can also be purchased online from dye suppliers, craft stores, or general online retailers. Some people choose to make soda ash at home instead of buying it. Is baking soda the same as soda ash? No. Baking soda and soda ash are not the same thing. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Soda ash is sodium carbonate. Baking soda can be turned into soda ash by heating it, but they start as different chemicals. How to make soda ash Soda ash can be made from baking soda by heating it in an oven. Spread baking soda in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake it at 400°F for about one hour. After it cools, the baking soda will have changed into soda ash.

Where to park, hours, ticket prices, RV museum exhibits, and photo guides for visiting the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN A guide for the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart IN, including parking directions, ticket info, exhibits, and photo-based walkthroughs for visitors. The entrance in located at the back of The Northern Indiana Event Center building. Hours & Address Summer hours (April 1 – October 31): • Monday–Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM • Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM Winter hours (November 1 – March 31): • Monday–Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM • Wednesday: Closed • Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM Phone number: (574) 293-2344 Address: 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart IN 46514 Entrance When you have made it to the correct entrance, you will see sinage on the front of the building that reads "RV/MH Hall of Fame" and "RV & MH Museums." The building that reads Northern Indiana Event Center is the wrong entrance to visit the Hall of Fame. Drive around the left side of the building to get to the correct door. Check in & bathrooms This is what the lobby looks like, with the front check in desk on the right, and the exhibit entrances to the left. You can hit the bathrooms by the front desk if you need to. Upper level If the gift shop, you can find the stairs to see the 2nd floor. In the upper floor, you can view all of the RVs from above or visit the library.

Misting dry dye for slow, ringed effects. Cold mist dye method A dye application method where powdered dye is applied to dry fabric, then misted with water to replace the need for ice. This technique produces ringed or halo-like effects and allows for more color control. See the instructions for cold mist & hot soak process. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Acronyms, insider jargon, and beginner terms to know for tie dye and ice dye. A glossary for dye steps, tools, and folds. Tie Dye Glossary Tie dye terms defined and displayed in alphabetical order. You can sort by category. design fabric fold method problem process supply tool Accordion < Back to Color List Pleating fold for symmetry or stripes. Alginate < Back to Color List This is a powder meant to be mixed with water and dye, to thicken the dye. Basket < Back to Color List A container used to hold fabric during dyeing or draining. Often used with racks or bins. Bin < Back to Color List A container used for holding fabric, ice, or dye runoff. Usually plastic and shallow. Chem water < Back to Color List Water with urea (and sometimes other additives) prepared for use with procion dye. Cold mist dye < Back to Color List Misting dry dye for slow, ringed effects. Complementary < Back to Color List Colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel, like purple and yellow. Cotton < Back to Color List A plant-based fiber that bonds well with fiber reactive dye. Common in shirts and towels. Cure time < Back to Color List How long the dye is left to set before rinsing. Direct dye < Back to Color List A type of dye that doesn’t require a chemical reaction to bond. Often less permanent. Dye under ice < Back to Color List Dye under ice for strong, layered color. Exhaust < Back to Color List Refers to how much dye is absorbed by fabric versus left in the water. Fine tip bottle < Back to Color List A small metal tipped squirt bottle used for intricate liquid dye application. Flowy ice dye < Back to Color List Uses poly fleece to create smoother lines and folds during ice dyeing. GSM weight < Back to Color List Grams per square meter. Describes how thick or heavy a fabric is. Glaubers salt < Back to Color List A chemical additive that slows how fast dye strikes, allowing for smoother blends. Hemp < Back to Color List A natural fiber made from the hemp plant. Strong and absorbent, but can be rougher than cotton. Ice dye < Back to Color List Dye powder is applied over ice placed on fabric. Incline < Back to Color List A setup where fabric is positioned at a slope to control how dye and ice melt travel. Linen < Back to Color List A natural fiber made from flax. It absorbs dye differently than cotton and can wrinkle easily. MX dye < Back to Color List Short for fiber reactive dyes, often seen in Dharma/ProChem brands. Muck dye < Back to Color List Leftover melted ice and dye. Overdye < Back to Color List Adding a second layer of dye on top of an existing one to shift or deepen the color. Patience < Back to Color List Waiting long enough for dye to fully set. Polyester < Back to Color List A synthetic fabric that doesn’t bond with fiber reactive dye unless treated or coated. Prewash < Back to Color List Pre-washing fabric for clean dye results. Puller < Back to Color List A tool used to grip and pull sinew tightly after it's wrapped around fabric. Rayon < Back to Color List Drapey cellulose fiber with vivid dye results. Reveal < Back to Color List Photo or video of the rinsed result. Best when dramatic. Reverse dye < Back to Color List Removes color with bleach, then re-dyes. Scale < Back to Color List A digital or analog tool used to measure dye powders or chemicals by weight. Shibori < Back to Color List A traditional Japanese folding and binding method used to create repeating patterns in fabric. Soda ash < Back to Color List Raises fabric pH so dye bonds to cotton. Spiral < Back to Color List A common fold where fabric is twisted into a circular shape to create radiating lines. Strike rate < Back to Color List How fast dye begins to bond with fabric once it gets wet. Faster strike means less blending. Syringe bottle < Back to Color List Bottle used to apply dye precisely. Urea < Back to Color List Optional chemical that helps dyes stay wet longer and penetrate fabric. Acid dye < Back to Color List A dye type used on animal fibers like wool or silk. Requires heat and acid to set. Analogous < Back to Color List Colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel. Usually blend well together. Batching < Back to Color List Letting dye sit so it bonds with fabric. Bleeding < Back to Color List Colors that migrate or stain nearby areas. Clips < Back to Color List Small clamps used to hold folds in place during dyeing or drying. Cold water dye < Back to Color List Dye that works without heat. Most fiber reactive dyes fall into this category. Contrast < Back to Color List The level of visual difference between areas of a design, usually through color or saturation. Cotton jersey < Back to Color List Soft cotton knit fabric used in T-shirts. Dip < Back to Color List A dyeing method where fabric is lowered into liquid dye, usually to control placement and intensity. Dye over ice < Back to Color List Sprinkling dye over ice for soft, blended effects. Elastic < Back to Color List A stretchy band used to bind fabric tightly. Creates strong resist lines. Fiber reactive dye < Back to Color List Permanent dye that bonds to cotton fibers. Fixer < Back to Color List Helps dye stick to fabric. Funnel < Back to Color List A cone-shaped tool used to pour dye or chemicals into narrow containers without spilling. Geode < Back to Color List Creates layered rings like a geode crystal. Gloves < Back to Color List Protective hand coverings used to avoid contact with dye powders or chemicals. Hot water irrigation < Back to Color List Hot water to boost dye activation and richness. Ice mound < Back to Color List Tall ice pile held with cardboard, magics tracks or other ingenuity. Kitestring < Back to Color List Thin cotton string often used for binding fabric. Doesn’t stretch. Low water immersion < Back to Color List Low-liquid dyeing for textured finishes. Mirror < Back to Color List A symmetrical fold where one half of the fabric is folded over the other like a book. Natural fiber < Back to Color List Any fabric made from plantbased sources. Includes cotton, hemp, and linen. PH < Back to Color List A scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. Affects how dye bonds to fabric. Poly fleece < Back to Color List Synthetic backing fabric for flowy folds. Presoak < Back to Color List Soaking fabric in soda ash before dyeing for better results. Primary < Back to Color List Refers to the colors red, yellow, and blue. These can be mixed to make all other colors. Rack < Back to Color List Dye setup with shirt elevated to let ice melt cleanly through. Respirator mask < Back to Color List Mask to prevent inhaling dye powder. Reverse < Back to Color List When color is removed from parts of the fabric, usually with bleach or discharge chemicals. Saturation < Back to Color List Refers to how deep the dye penetrates into the fabric. Or how bright color is. Scrunch < Back to Color List Random crumple fold for marbled texture. Sinew < Back to Color List Thick, waxy thread for tying crisp lines. Soda ash soak < Back to Color List Soaking fabric in soda ash before applying dye. Sprinkle < Back to Color List Sprinkling dry dye or soda ash on fabric. Synthrapol < Back to Color List Removes excess dye and prevents backstaining. Tall deep scrunch < Back to Color List Folding style with tall peaks for deep color penetration.

How to tie and dye geode style tie dye. Flowy watercolor tips. Supplies you need, and step by step guides for how I dye shirts. Tie dye Info and tutorials for geode tie dye , flowy ice dye , and what I call the "cold mist method." Find Corky's process in YouTube videos or most platforms @ Corky Lorenz. Flowy ice dye See info about ice dye to get a watercolor look. Geode tie dye How to tie dye geodes style , with crisp concentric lines that look like agates. Cold Mist Method An alternative to using ice for geode tie dye, with cold misting and a hot soak . Soda Ash How to use soda ash for tie dye to get bright, long lasting color. Rinsing How to rinse your tie dye item after the batch time is up. Tools & Supplies Here's a list of supplies I use for tie dye. You don't need all of them to get started. Tie dye questions Can you reuse soda ash water? Soda ash water stays good forever. Just keep a lid on it so it won't evaporate. If you happen to put an item in there that releases dye, you can put a white item in to see if it will soak up the dye molecules. Do some colors need different amounts? Yes, some colors are way more potent than others! If you are ordering from Dharma, they will indicate which colors need difference ratios to be at full strength. Does the size of the ice matter? Crushed ice melts faster and spreads dye more softly. Big cubes melt slower and give stronger separation between colors. Both can work, it depends on the effect you want. Why is my shirt dull after rinsing? Dye that didn’t bond gets washed away. Dull results can come from under-batching, low soda ash, or not enough dye powder in the first place. Why does black split into other colors? Many black dyes are blends of other pigments. As the ice melts, the components separate, creating outlines of blue, red, or green. This is normal and often desirable. What’s the best fabric for ice dye? 100% cotton or rayon usually gives the best results. Cotton/poly blends can work but won’t absorb color evenly. Avoid anything labeled “colorfast.” Can you speed up the ice melting? You can, but it’s risky. Using heat or breaking up the ice early might reduce detail and cause uneven saturation. Slow melts usually give cleaner flowy lines. Where do you get your dye? I usually get my fiber reactive dye from Dharma Trading Co. They have many kinds of dye, so make sure you're looking at fiber reactive procion dye. Why do you use ice instead of bottles? I love the way ice slowly pushes dye through the fabric, by gravity, creating organic patterns. It looks more like something that would occur in nature. How do you keep the white areas white? It helps the item batch the full 24 hours so excess dye has time to exhaust. Then, rinse with cold water until it runs mostly clear. That helps the white areas stay clean. What is the cold mist method? The cold mist method is a process I use to layer color into dry, tied shirts using powdered dye and a misting nozzle, with cold water. How long does it have to batch? Procion dyes take about 24 hours to fully set, at room temp. If you use heat, you can speed up batch time. Blues usually turn out better with full batch time of 24 hours. Why don't pink geodes saturate well? Even with added effort, they tend to stay on the surface or miss areas under the sinew. I often black or orange to help reach the areas they miss. What does soda ash do? Soda ash is what makes the chemical reaction happen, that makes the color permanent on your shirt. How fast should the ice melt? If the ice melts too fast, like within an hour, you can lose detail and get washed out areas. Slow it down to get more even results. Why are my colors muddy? Overlapping complementary colors makes muddled colors. For example, red next to green will make a dark brown.

Learn how the cold mist tie dye method works for geode designs, including dry tying, powdered dye layering, controlled color movement, and a faster batch process using hot-water set time. Corky's Cold Mist Method Cold mist tie dye is a fast way to make geode rings by sprinkling dry dye on a tied shirt and dissolving it with a cold water mist instead of ice, then speed batching with a hot soak. (Scroll down to see image gallery) How the Cold Mist Method Started I came up with the cold mist method while trying to speed up geode tie-dye. Ice dyeing a single geode shirt normally takes a full day to batch, which slows down the feedback loop. I wanted to see results faster so I could adjust how I was tying and applying color without waiting 24 hours every time. Why Speeding Up the Feedback Loop Mattered Dyeing one shirt at a time is the best way to learn, but it also means slow progress. By misting the shirt with cold water instead of using ice, and then soaking it in hot water at the end, I could shrink the whole process down to about two hours. The method wasn’t meant to become “a method.” It was just a workaround to understand tying crisp geode lines . The Unexpected Advantages Along the way I realized the cold mist method creates banding effects I couldn’t get any other way. It’s especially good for concentric rings of color along the tie lines, including rainbow-style transitions. The sequence of applying powder and mist controls how the colors stack, which is hard to manipulate with ice. Starting With a Dry, Tied Shirt The shirt is tied dry with artificial sinew in a geode pattern and placed on a rack so nothing sits in runoff. No pre-soak. The dryness matters because the first colors need to sit on top of the tie lines before anything dissolves. Applying the First Layer of Powder I sprinkle powdered dye in alternating colors, usually two that play well together, making sure the powder sits directly along the tied lines. Powdered soda ash goes on top to help set the color as it dissolves. The First Mist Pass Using the mist setting on a hose sprayer, I wet the shirt until the dye has traveled about halfway through. I don’t want full saturation yet. The point is to let the thirsty dry fabric pull in color under the ties before it swells and closes itself off. Adding Color to the Second Side After flipping the shirt, I apply different colors and soda ash, then mist again. This time the goal is full, even saturation across the whole piece. Sometimes I flip the shirt back and forth to work the color in. Why Dry Fabric Changes the Look This method works because dry fabric aggressively pulls certain pigments under the tie lines, like yellows, blues, oranges, and sometimes greens, before swelling tight enough to block out colors added later. Each pass builds layers that stop in different places, so you get glowing edges and stacked color bands instead of muddy browns. Finishing the Layers I’ll sometimes add a light pass of black at the end for depth. The overall effect is controlled chaos: lines that start with yellow or blue, then shift to orange, red, purple, or black. Setting the Color in Hot Water Once I’m happy with the color, the shirt goes into a bin of hot water for about an hour. It doesn’t need to be boiling; just the hottest water from the faucet is fine. Some dye will lift off, which creates radiating effects wherever the shirt meets the water. If you want to avoid that, placing the shirt in a plastic bag before submerging it keeps the edges cleaner. Why I Don’t Use Hot Mist People already use hot water irrigation, but hot water sets the dye too fast for what I want. When the dye reacts on contact, it can’t move through the fiber and it can’t seep under the ties. It also tends to look blotchy because everything sets on the surface before the dye has time to travel. Why Cold Mist Works I use cold water because it slows the reaction down and gives the dye time to move. The cold temperature keeps the dye from setting instantly, so it can slip under the tie lines before the shirt swells shut. It also gives that softer, washed-out look between the ties that happens with ice, just without using actual ice. Corky Lorenz March 6, 2026