Tye Dye

In preparation to do a Tye Dye job I start by picking the colours that are most appropriate for what I am doing. I try and pick out one main colour which is the same as the body of the piece being painted and then a complimentary colour or colours that will give the piece a bit of sophistication. I then take a number of small containersInto each of the containers I will put an even amount of the Tye Dye Medium to start. I will then put a different amount of water into each of the containers. We then put a different colour in each container and stir to emulsify the liquid. What this does is it changes the viscosity or the informal notion of “thickness” of the mixture. As we vary the amount of water the different colours of paint will float on, under or beside the others causing every time a unique flow of the paint colours which lead to a very organic design being created. 

Generally, the application is done a number of ways. I can pour it on. I can drizzle it on with a stick, small brush or other tool. Once the liquids are applied, the idea is to pick up the piece and turn it “every which way” and till all the voids and “holidays” are filled. Try not to use your fingers etc to move the colour around as this in most cases will “muddy” the application. 

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