Frequently Asked Questions
Updated 2/25/2005
Q: What’s the deal with tie-dye? Don’t you know
the sixties are over?
A: Tie-dye is actually one of the oldest forms of fabric decoration, dating
back centuries if not millennia. It is a "resist" method of dying
where parts of the fabric are tied off in order to apply color in particular
patterns and designs. It can be widely seen in many parts of the world including
Japan (where it’s called
"Shibori"), India, and many parts of
Africa.
Q: What happens when I wash it?
A: It gets clean! Seriously, when you buy an article of clothing from me, it’s
already been thoroughly washed in 6 complete wash cycles with special
dye-suspending soap and in hot water. It’s also been through the dryer. It won’t
shrink, fade, or bleed. Use common sense, of course—don’t bleach it
(obviously) and do wash it with other bright colors.
Q: I did tie-dye as a kid and it all washed out. Why
doesn’t yours?
A: The dye I use, Pro-MX (Procion) is a professional-grade fiber-reactive
dye. This means that when properly activated in an alkaline solution and allowed
to set for long enough, it permanently bonds to natural fibers such as cotton,
rayon, or silk.
Q: I bought a tie-dye kit and mine didn’t come out
like yours. Why?
A: It’s the same dye, but it takes a bit of practice to learn the designs,
tweak the chemistry to your household water hardness, and learn how long it
needs to set. I do encourage you to keep practicing!
Q: Do you teach classes?
A: If you live close enough and time allows, sometimes. Not often these days,
though, I’m afraid, as I’m quite busy filling orders, preparing for craft
fairs, and parenting my 4 1/2 year-old and 1 1/2 year-old.
Q: I’m a teacher and I want to tie-dye with my
class. Any suggestions?
Q: How can I buy tie-dyes from you?
A: There are many ways to buy tie-dyes from us. You can
buy them from
this Web Site,
or you can find them for sale on
Ebay,
or you can visit us at a
Craft
Fair near you, or you can send us an order via
US
Mail, or you can give us a
phone
call, or drop us an
Email.
Q: I bought the wrong size/pattern. Can I exchange
it?
A: Of course!
Q: Is it safe to buy through this website?
A: All credit card transactions through this web site are
Trust-Wave
certified to be safe, secure, and in compliance to federal credit card security standards. No credit card information is ever stored on our servers.
If you have any questions, or would prefer to not to use a credit card for payment, please contact us by
phone, or
Email
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