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Leftover melted ice and dye. Muck dye method The leftover, muddy colored dye water that collects as ice melts during ice dyeing. Some artists have the shirt sit in the muck. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Random crumple fold for marbled texture. Scrunch fold A casual tie-dye folding technique where the fabric is crumpled randomly to produce a marbled, organic pattern. Often used with ice or liquid dye for texture. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Photo or video of the rinsed result. Best when dramatic. Reveal process A photo or video of a freshly rinsed tie-dye piece, often posted online to show off the final design. A key moment in the process. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Refers to how much dye is absorbed by fabric versus left in the water. Exhaust process Refers to how much dye is absorbed by fabric versus left in the water. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

This is a powder meant to be mixed with water and dye, to thicken the dye. Alginate supply This is a powder meant to be mixed with water and dye, to thicken the dye. Some people like to use this with black so they can add some contrast without the color bleeding too far into the shirt. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel, like purple and yellow. Complementary design Colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. When I think of the concept of complementary colors, the first pair that comes to mind is red and green, because of the iconic Christmas combination. I don't think most people would pull that combo as their favorite, and I think it's because both colors are usually presented with the same level of intensity and saturation. If you feel turned off by a red and green combo, try having a bright red and a really desaturated green that's lighter. Let one be dominant and one be subtle. Remember, if you mix these with dye or paint, they will either turn brown or they will tone each other down, and it will no longer be perceived by the brain as very colorful. So you can use that to your advantage or be aware if you don't want that to happen. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Removes excess dye and prevents backstaining. Synthrapol supply A specialized detergent used in pre- and post-wash steps to remove oils, loose dye, and prevent backstaining on dyed items. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

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 activate the dye slowly. This technique produces ringed or halo-like effects and allows for more color control. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Folding style with tall peaks for deep color penetration. Tall deep scrunch fold Creating tall peaks in the fabric in order to have long flowing lines when ice dyeing. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

A symmetrical fold where one half of the fabric is folded over the other like a book. Mirror fold A symmetrical fold where one half of the fabric is folded over the other like a book. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .