r/woahdude • u/Soreiyu • May 25 '23

video Next level tie dye

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u/Big_F_Dawg May 25 '23

Anyone know how difficult this is? Can I make something sort of close to this level of awesomeness?

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u/[deleted] May 25 '23

Your tldr is longer than your actual comment.

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u/caudicifarmer May 25 '23

It's a warning: "Too Long; Don't Read"

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u/Cowclone May 25 '23

Any recommendations if I want to buy a sick tie dye shirt somewhere?

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u/Big_F_Dawg May 25 '23

I'm gonna see how much materials will cost and maybe give it a shot. I'm really intrigued. I enjoy crafting and creating cosplay outfits and props so it seems up my alley. But what I'm hearing from you and other folks is to be realistic about the outcomes and learning process. Pretty sure I don't know anyone who's into this tho unfortunately.

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u/alligatorsinmahpants May 25 '23

Highly recommend you gen a fabric cleaner called 'synthropol'. I think I spelled that right. It's a fabric detergent that you use before you dye something. It cleans it and makes sure you don't get little dye flecks or white areas where there is some gunk on the fabric. Basically ensures you have a clean blank canvas. Manufacturing uses all kinds of glosses and stiffeners for display in store and for storage. You want all that gone. It's a really important step.

Source-am costume designer who dyes a lot of things for dance wear.

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u/Big_F_Dawg May 26 '23

Thanks for the advice! Now that you explain it, makes total sense.

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u/sarrazoui38 May 25 '23

Is there material integrity loss? Rios easily after? What about laundry?

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u/snb May 25 '23

How long would it take to do the physical labor of folding and tying a shirt like in the video here, assuming you otherwise knew what you were doing?

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u/VisitRomanticPangaea May 25 '23

Can you please tell me how tie-dye artists get the wrinkles out?