Q&A for How to Tie Dye

Most likely not, the dye would probably just run off. If it were made of foam, it would probably be possible. You might stain the rubber a little.

Using both soda ash and salt is not advised unless you are directed to use both on your dye instructions. In some cases, salt could negatively change the pH levels of your solution. A soda ash soak is intended to raise the pH levels to improve the effect of the dye.

About 24 hours for the t-shirt.

You can use sharpie markers and alcohol to tie dye an item. I also think Crayola markers can work. It will not work with just water.

A squirt bottle works best, you’ll control the dye better and it takes up less room than the bucket.

Make sure to add lots of dye so it soaks through. You can also tie it looser.

You could use different plant dyes or permanent pen ink like sharpies, or dye with permanent paints.

You can tie dye just about anything. As long as it isn't polyester or silk, it'll work fine.

You just tie a knot. You can aid this process by holding both ends of the fabric and using the imagery of a bunny rabbit running around a tree and falling down a hole to complete the knot tying process.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

Tie-dye can be used to create a wide variety of designs on fabric, from standard patterns, such as the spiral, peace sign, diamond, and the marble effect to beautiful works of art.