these instructions are horrible , how does the back get done! big freakin mess!

@@tammyh.8454 , the shirt has to be damp prior to putting the dye on it and then the dye will soak through to the other side as well

Do you mean start with the whole tshirt wet?

@@elizabethpemble8539 this was 8 years ago..but if u start wet the ombre would be more gradual, it will spread out much more

So excited to see how it turns out!

+Kida Lebeau Hi Kida ... Since satin is a synthetic fabric, it won't absorb the dye ... you'll want to use silk instead. Silk dyes beautifully!

You are so welcome! Let us know if you have any other questions! =)

This should blend through to the back in this technique.

Pana_MontanaBaby thanks alot

Yes you can! Any color will work of dye!

Hi Aneeka ... Tulip One-Step Dyes are great for the ombre technique, just make sure your fabric is 100% natural fibers like cotton, rayon or silk.

What a great idea!🤩

Hi there ... you could definitely create an ombre type effect applying a darker color over a fabric that already has a color. You might not get the exact same effect with blending, but it will still look cool! You could apply the dye at full concentration at the base then dilute it a bit as you work the color up the fabric to get a true ombre effect. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions.

Smiley#1 Hi there ... You should be able to wash your tie-dye shirt with other clothing after washing the shirt a few times alone. Make sure to wash it with similar colored clothing. Tulip One-Step Dyes are formulated to stay vibrant, even after many washes, although like with any article of clothing, fading can occur over time. Good luck!

+Christine McRae Hi there ... Thank you for your feedback! With this technique, the back of the shirt ends up looking exactly like the front. The dye soaks through the damp fabric to the back side and the design will match the front.

Did you try putting plastic wrap around the neck area so that it doesn't cling to the back?

Hi there! Lauri used the fuchsia dye color in the middle section of the shirt, and the red on the top portion. =)

We generally recommend washing your fabric and leaving it damp before tie-dyeing, as the dye has an easier time saturating the fabric when it’s wet. But depending on the technique and the look you want, you can apply dye to dry fabric. In this situation, we used a damp shirt. Just make sure the fabric has been washed (if it’s new) to remove the sizing. Applying dye to dry fabric results in more color saturation but less uniform permeation throughout the fabric.

@evelyns4144 did you ever do your hoodie? I want to do the same thing.

Hi there ... you can use the same brush for this technique, rinsing it as much or as little as you would like in between dye application. Let us know if you have any other questions!

This technique will dye the back of the shirt as well. The dye will soak through as you apply it to the front of the shirt!

+Yasir Hall Hi there ... you will want to wash the newly tie-dyed shirt(s) separately from your other clothing for the first few washes, because some of the dye will wash out during the wash cycle, and you don't want to risk staining your other clothing. You will also want to wash tie-dyed shirts separately from other tie-dyed shirts unless you dyed them with the same colors. If they are dyed with different colors you will want to wash them separately as well for the same reason. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!

Hi there ... The back of the shirt looks exactly the same as the front. =) The dye will seep through to the backside as you apply it to the front of a damp shirt. You can always carefully flip the shirt over and double check though, and apply more dye to the back if needed. We hope this helps!

Hi there ... yes, you can definitely dye a hoodie using this same technique. You probably want to flip it over though and repeat on the back side since the material is thicker and the dye might not soak through to the back as well when you are brushing onto the front. You can also definitely do a two-color ombre, either blending the colors into each other or doing a different color at the top and the bottom. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!

Is this the toxic and we'll it be okay if I use things from the kitchen and then wash it with soap later on to use again?

MiknightPlay Hi there ... Sorry for the late reply. Not sure how we missed your comment! Tulip One-Step Dyes are nontoxic and completely safe to use. You can absolutely use your kitchen or items from your kitchen if you need, then wash with soap and water for later use. Just be careful because the dye can stain items.

+iLoveToCreate where did you gt thedye from? What store?

***** Hi Ebony ... You can purchase Tulip One-Step Tie Dye from major stores in your area like Walmart, JoAnn, Michaels, AC Moore, etc. You can also purchase directly from our website: www.ilovetocreate.com/tie-dye or on Amazon as well!

+iLoveToCreate before i start dyeing, how damp does the shirt have to be and do i use warm or cold water?

Hi Yasmin! If the dress is made from silk then yes, it will dye beautifully! If it's made from any sort of synthetic fabric like polyester then it won't dye because the fabric fibers won't absorb the dye. Natural fabrics like cotton, rayon and silk are best for dyeing. We hope this helps!

Hi there! If the logo is made out of a synthetic material - like vinyl or polyester - it will resist the dye so you wouldn't have to worry about getting dye on it. It'll wash right out in the washing machine. If the logo is made out of cotton or any material that will absorb dye, you'll want to try brushing around it instead. Make to sure thoroughly rinse your shirt and immediately wash after rinsing so as to avoid dye getting on the logo (in the instance that the logo is made out of a dyeable material). If you are doing the ombre technique like in this video, one bottle of dye should be plenty for one shirt. Depending on how large the shirts are and the type of tie-dye technique you are doing, you can dye up to 3 projects with one bottle of One-Step Dye. Does that help? Please let us know if you have any other questions!

@@TulipColorCrafts Yes very much so...thank you!

Yes! You can purchase it at Walmart in Canada. =)

Dead Eridan Hi there ... You would rinse and wash in the same way as other tie dye designs. Just make sure to let the shirt set for 6 to 8 hours or longer, then rinse it under running water until the runoff is clear, then wash separately in the washing machine immediately after rinsing. We hope this helps!

Hi Stanislav ... Lauri uses Tulip One-Step Dye for this ombre tie-dye technique! Because it's dye, rather than fabric paint, it will seep through to the backside of the shirt when you brush the dye onto a damp shirt. Make sure to use a 100% cotton shirt and let the dye set for 6 to 8 hours or longer on the shirt before you wash it out, so that it stays vibrant and permanent. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any additional questions!

Hi Bianca ... Make sure to use 100% natural fiber fabric like cotton, and also make sure to let the dye set for the recommended time of 6 to 8 hours or longer before rinsing and washing. It's natural for some of the dye to rinse out during the rinse and wash process but most of it will stay nice and vibrant. =)

Yes it would. It works great on silk!

+ravenwyld Hi there ... did the spots just appear? Or were they a spill of some sort? If the spots appeared, it was likely dye particles that didn't fully dissolve when the water was added. One thing you can try when that happens is to immediately dilute with water ... You can brush it out with a clean brush dipped in clean water, or carefully rinse in the sink. Good luck and keep us posted!

+iLove ToCreate no, it was clumsiness :( trying to decide what to do to save it. bleach or more dye effects...

+ravenwyld Aw bummer! We've had that happen countless times here in our studio. Well, bleach affects are always cool, so you could totally go that route. Just remember, if you're bleaching, mix your bleach solution with water (50/50) and make sure to keep checking on your project as it bleaches. Then once it reaches the effect you're going for, immediately rinse and wash it. We hope this helps!

We know accidents happen! Use paper towels to immediately absorb the spilled dye (remember to keep your gloves on). If the dye was spilled on a surface such as laminate or tile, try cleaning up any remaining stains with a bleach product. If the dye was spilled on an unvarnished absorbent surface like wood, you might not be able to remove any remaining stains. This is why we strongly recommend using disposable plastic tablecloths or large trash bags to protect your work surface before tie-dyeing.

Hi there ... Yes, the color will soak through to the backside as well. Just make sure your shirt is damp enough before adding dye.

Hi there ... For such a large project, you're probably better off dip dyeing versus using the brush technique. If you want to accomplish a gradated technique like you get with the brush in this video, you can dip dye in various dilutions of the dye color, starting with the lightest dilution first and working your way to the darkest dilution and dipping just the end of the blanket in it. Make sure your blanket is made of 100% natural fibers like cotton or rayon, otherwise the dye won't fully absorb, if at all. We hope this helps! Good luck with your project!

Thanks for your advice. It sounds like it will work, but I don't have access to anything large enough to dip dye this blanket, so I think I will try dyeing a solid lavender using the washer method. I think your method would create a beautiful finished product, but I'm all for easy!!

believetheking1 Totally understandable! =) We do make a liquid dye you can throw in the washing machine ... Here's a link to the product page for more information: www.ilovetocreate.com/Tulip-Liquid-Dye-260 ... Good luck with your project!

The shirt is wet to absorb the dye, so it bleads evenly on the back too.

Hi Jon ... The back of the shirt actually looks exactly like the front. The dye seeps through to the backside of the damp shirt in the process so it will end up looking the same as the front without you having to flip it over and add any more dye.

Hi there ... you would use the same blending technique with the brush, working in rainbow color order and blending the colors into one another. Good luck!

Hi Isaiah ... you can definitely use a black sponge brush instead of a paintbrush if that's what you have on hand. You'll still want to work the dye into the fabric the same way, making sure to add water and blend like Lauri demonstrates. The water can be room temp, doesn't have to be hot! There's no need to use Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye ... Tulip One-Step Dye will work great for this technique. Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye requires soaking the fabric completely in hot water, salt and the dye for an extended amount of time, so it won't work for this particular technique. Does that help? Let us know if you have any additional questions! =)

iLoveToCreate Thank you soooo much, one last thing, I wanted to do a 2 color ombré, so do I just use more dye on the top and bottoms and still brush them to shade into each other???

Hi Zaina ... The price of the kits varies, based on the kit. We have 1-color, 3-color, 5-color and even 12-color kits! Here is a link to our online shop, where you can view the kits and pricing, and purchase products: www.ilovetocreate.com/store/category/113-tulip-tie-dye.aspx

Hi Rozane ... Unfortunately no, since lycra is a synthetic fabric, it requires a very special dye process. Tulip One-Step Dyes (and most dyes) are formulated to work on natural-fiber fabrics such as cotton, rayon and silk. We hope this helps ... please let us know if you have any other questions!

Hi there ... The dye will seep through to the backside of the shirt, as long as the shirt is damp ... it needs to be damp for this technique anyhow so you shouldn't have any problems!

Hi Andrea ... if you leave the shirt dry, you won't be able to create these same blended ombre effects. The water helps blend and lighten the dye colors, and helps them better permeate the fabric. If you leave the fabric dry, you'll get very defined differences between the dye sections, and you'll also need a lot more dye. Essentially, you just won't get the same results. We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!

Hi Elin ... Are you able to order online? Many of our retailers sell Tulip One-Step Tie Dye on their websites, and we also sell on Amazon.com!