Find out all about it here. Herein, is it better to tie dye wet or dry?
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. Just make sure the fabric has been washed (if it's new) to remove the sizing.
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Also asked, how is Shibori different from tie dye?
2) What's the Difference Between Shibori and Regular Tie-Dye? Shibori artists use thread to isolate many small repeated points on the fabric; after dyeing this spots of color create captivating designs, that tend to be far more intricate and detailed than modern tie-dye.
How do you thicken tie dye?
To use Sodium Alginate to make a thicker dye mixture first make “chemical water” according to our tie dye instructions. Chemical water is 1 quart warm water, ¾ cup Urea, 2 tsp. Ludigol, and 1 tsp water softener (optional.) To 1 quart “Chemical water” add 2 tsp.