This was my first tie dye experience, and as usual I had to try the more messy procedures. That said I enjoyed this so much there will be more..............
Maybe many more.
I decided to jump right in with the Ice Dye technique. The folding and tying is the most difficult amount of precision. The dying process is semi-controlled chaos, but with beautiful results.
I wanted a true mirror reverse, so to achieve that the shirts had to be inside out, and folded from front center to align with the back center, and pressed as smooth as possible before tying and folding.
I did three my first day, and used different tie folds for each. The dye is sprinkled over the ice to your liking, and allowed to melt, There is no control except the colors and where you put them. Where it melts to, and how it spreads is a completely uncontrollable thing, but really fun to watch.
After sitting wrapped for 24 hours, its like opening a present when you rinse them out.
Covered in ice and dye (what a mess)
My first, a traditional liquid dye application, with the tie as a heart shape.
Front and back
An emblem fold with scrunch edges,
front and back
And the most complex, a "V " fold pattern,
front and back
I will be back with more, but after using the Ice dye, I will probably continue with that method.
