Geode tie dye information and tutorials
When I started sewing cloth pads, I saw some stunning fabric by an artist who went by the name Little Peaces. She called her fabric dyeing style geode tie dye, and I was enamored from first sight. That eventually led me to try it myself and become fixated on the technique for getting crisp lines and even color saturation. This is a compilation of my process notes for doing geode tie dye with ice dye and the cold mist method.
October 10, 2025
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.
October 8, 2025
What is geode tie dye?
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.
October 8, 2025
How to tie crisp lines in the geode tie dye style?
Getting crisp lines without blotchiness requires making the ties really tight and properly spaced.