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Low-liquid dyeing for textured finishes. Low water immersion method A dye technique where fabric is soaked in just enough liquid to create mottled, textured color effects. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Water with urea (and sometimes other additives) prepared for use with procion dye. Chem water process Water with urea (and sometimes other additives) dissolved in it. Used to keep dye wet longer or prepare for certain applications. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Pre-washing fabric for clean dye results. Prewash process Washing fabric before dyeing to remove finishes or residues that might block dye absorption. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

A scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. Affects how dye bonds to fabric. PH process A scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. Affects how dye bonds to fabric. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Soaking fabric in soda ash before dyeing for better results. Presoak process Fabric is soaked in soda ash solution before applying dye. Activates permanent bonding and color vibrancy. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

A digital or analog tool used to measure dye powders or chemicals by weight. Scale tool A digital or analog tool used to measure dye powders or chemicals by weight. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Dye setup with shirt elevated to let ice melt cleanly through. Rack tool Fabric is elevated using a rack to allow ice to melt through the shirt instead of pooling underneath. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Soaking fabric in soda ash before applying dye. Soda ash soak process A process of soaking fabric in a soda ash solution before dyeing to help dye adhere better. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Creates layered rings like a geode crystal. Geode fold A tie-dye technique that creates layered, ringed patterns resembling the interior of geode crystals. Typically involves tight circular folds and multiple color applications. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

Adding a second layer of dye on top of an existing one to shift or deepen the color. Overdye process Adding a second layer of dye on top of an existing one to shift or deepen the color. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .