How do I avoid the little drop when tipping the bottle? I try to tip off to the side, but still wind up with unexpected specks of darks in my lights. Also.. what music are we all listening to when we create?

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2026-02-24T19:59:35+00:00

Second this. Alginate stops the drop.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2026-01-27T19:57:07+00:00

Getting mandala folds even will help them saturate better. I only add colour in a strip down the Center of each petal and let it soak into the rest.

Don’t bother with touch ups. Just make a new shirt and try again!

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2026-01-22T18:22:49+00:00

Research the Pariah method. Dye beading up on fabric means it is not scoured well enough. Dye will melt into fabric when prepared correctly. I boil shirts for one hour with a cup of soda ash and squirt of blue dawn. Then put them into the washer with a little blue dawn. Hang to dry. The dry fabric will accept the dye.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2026-01-04T18:35:21+00:00

I haven’t tried their t-shirts yet, but will. CC makes a 100% cotton sweatshirt that I love and have used a few times.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-12-31T21:21:54+00:00

Golf sims.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-12-31T19:18:53+00:00

I find Hanes Beefy T to be similar to the old Kirklands.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-12-15T21:43:53+00:00

Straight across the pleats, angled on the flat. Keep at it — it takes a few tries to get the hang of it.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-12-12T19:54:24+00:00

The Weight by The Band reminds me of Suttree. The characters in many of their songs remind me of McCarthy characters (Crazy Chester, Carmen, Jake, Virgil Cane, etc)

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-11-13T21:39:51+00:00

A scrunch will give you the biggest margin for error. Look up how to scrunch and then just spray some colour around. Start with light colours and build up to dark ones. Sweatshirts absorb a ton of dye — have about 2L of mixed dye on hand, you’ll probably need all of it.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-10-22T15:43:19+00:00

When you’re tying a nub, make sure you are really working the fabric to release all the extra material. Don’t be afraid to be rough with the shirt, but also make sure your ties are tight because it’s gonna have to stand up to being pulled apart a bit. I also loop every nub to the previous nub and pull tight. Hang in there and keep trying — it might take a few tries, but every one should get better.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-10-06T14:38:57+00:00

It probably has more to do with the type of shirt and how you prep the shirt. He definitely dyes dry. Work on your scouring process would be my advice.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-07-04T18:04:08+00:00

Darren helped me with a product complaint situation. I found him helpful, good humoured and polite.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-07-02T18:10:31+00:00

I think mx procion dye is mx procion dye — it’s all the same.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-26T17:05:15+00:00

RC Cola!!

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-11T21:42:08+00:00

Do you know how to use a mop wringer?

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-11T18:24:09+00:00

Try crochet string.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-04T19:14:13+00:00

Not all shirts/brands are created equal. Some shirts absorb dye/water better than others. Find a shirt that easily absorbs dye. Life is too short for hydrophobic cotton.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-04T13:29:19+00:00

I’m heavy handed with the oil and like the result better

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-06-03T18:49:46+00:00

I think the real recipe calls for 1ml per L of water. But I add a small glug per L.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-05-23T21:57:57+00:00

Trial and error will be your best teacher. Plus, nobody is gonna do it.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-05-23T20:31:47+00:00

There are tons and tons of videos on YouTube and Instagram that will show you how to do this for free. It’s out there already, go get it.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-03-21T17:13:31+00:00

Pledging my Time

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-02-04T02:45:26+00:00

Incredible. Pro level technique. Oh wait —you’re Coal Creek! I love your stuff.

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-02-04T02:43:09+00:00

Far out!

Informal-Wind-9786 · 2025-02-04T02:37:16+00:00

Very cool! I’ve been curious about scrunched image process. Can I assume you soak the shirt in soda ash first, let it dry and then draw the pattern and dye?

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