For those also obsessed with ice dye and color, here are some notes to browse. Most of my experience is with geode tie dye, cold mist, and flowy ice dye. I have many videos on YouTube and other platforms, if you search for my name "Corky Lorenz."
Can you dye wool yarn with acid dye?
Yes. Acid dyes bond beautifully to wool, producing vibrant, saturated colors, especially the fluorescent shades from Dharma Trading Company, which seem to glow under natural light.
The most important elements of bright tie dye color are: using natural fiber shirts, presoaking in soda ash, using enough dye, and letting it fully set.
It’s a style of tie dye that ends up resembling a sliced agate or geode. Artificial sinew is wrapped around fabric and pulled tight to resist dye and create lines.
This is a technique meant to produce a smooth watercolor look on thin fabrics. It’s done by placing polyester fleece behind the thin fabric before bunching.
What is a hot soak in tie dye, and how does it speed batching?
A hot soak is a shortcut for ice dyers who want to see their results faster. Instead of waiting 24 hours at room temp, you soak the item in hot water to set the dye faster.
