Frequently Asked Questions
Q;-Are the dye you use toxic?
A;-The dyes I use are non toxic and biol-degradable, safe contact on sensitive skin.
Q;-Do I have to wash the tie-dyes in cold water?
A;-The first time wash of black and other dark colors should be in luke warm water, thereafter all the tie-dyes can be washed in hot water, even with other white clothes. Adding a small amount of bleach will keep the white areas white and the colors bright. There will be NO fading or bleeding of colors as they are permanently set with heat.
Q;- Are the garments tie-dyed pre-shrunk?
A;-The tie-dye process includes a complete cycle of washing in hot water and detergent. All tie-dyed fabric and garments are pre-shrunk through this process.
Q;-Where did you learn this tie-dye technique?
A;-Throughout the past 40 years, I have experimented with techniques influenced by African tie-dyes. Like playing the piano, it takes practice, practice and more practice for perfection.
Q;-Can you teach your tie-dye techniques to others?
A;-In blog. #3 are some of the basic methods of “direct application” of dyes. Getting started with those basic instructions will prepare you for the more complex levels of “direct application” of cold water dyes. Blog #4(and after) will discuss basic folding techniques.
Q;-Are the dye you use toxic?
A;-The dyes I use are non toxic and biol-degradable, safe contact on sensitive skin.
Q;-Do I have to wash the tie-dyes in cold water?
A;-The first time wash of black and other dark colors should be in luke warm water, thereafter all the tie-dyes can be washed in hot water, even with other white clothes. Adding a small amount of bleach will keep the white areas white and the colors bright. There will be NO fading or bleeding of colors as they are permanently set with heat.
Q;- Are the garments tie-dyed pre-shrunk?
A;-The tie-dye process includes a complete cycle of washing in hot water and detergent. All tie-dyed fabric and garments are pre-shrunk through this process.
Q;-Where did you learn this tie-dye technique?
A;-Throughout the past 40 years, I have experimented with techniques influenced by African tie-dyes. Like playing the piano, it takes practice, practice and more practice for perfection.
Q;-Can you teach your tie-dye techniques to others?
A;-In blog. #3 are some of the basic methods of “direct application” of dyes. Getting started with those basic instructions will prepare you for the more complex levels of “direct application” of cold water dyes. Blog #4(and after) will discuss basic folding techniques.
