Rit vs Procion - Ice Dyeing

Trying to decide which brand of powdered dye is right for you? In this video, I compare Rit and Procion dyes. See the results side by side in this ice dyeing experiment. Want to see what happens when Rit and Procion are combined together on the same project? Check out "Rit and Procion United" here:    • Rit and Procion United - Ice Dyeing   Videos are released casually. Subscribe today and click the bell icon to be notified when there’s a fun new video to watch. Theme song written by Karl Halvorson and performed by Nancy Gamon. https://linktr.ee/NancyGamon --------------------------- NOTE: Any equipment used in the dyeing process is no longer suitable for food use To try this experiment yourself, you’ll need: Fabric (100% natural plant fibers, such as cotton, hemp, bamboo, flax, linen, rayon) “Prepared For Dyeing” (PFD) or “Ready To Dye” or prepared for dyeing by you (by washing in Textile Detergent and no fabric softener used in washer or dryer) Professional Textile Detergent / Synthrapol® Retayne® dye fixative Soda ash (Sodium Carbonate) (this is not baking soda) Fiber reactive powdered dye (such as Procion® designed for 100% natural plant fibers) Rit powdered dye Rit dye fixative large (at least 2 gallon) plastic tub with lid (to store soda ash solution, which will stay effective for about 6 months) 1-cup measure (for measuring powdered soda ash) Long handled plastic stirring spoon (for mixing soda ash solution) Plastic spoons (for sprinkling dye) Dust mask (for preparing soda ash solution, and sprinkling powdered dye) Rubber gloves Plastic (to protect work surface) Ice (cubes or crushed, or unpacked snow) Rags (to cover projects and/or clean work surface afterwards) Small containers with holes in the bottom (to hold projects) metal rack plastic tub (to collect melted ice/dye) access to water If you need help sourcing items on the supply list, feel free to leave a comment. If you like tie dye, you'll love ice dye! Using melting ice and powdered dye, create colorful one-of-a-kind fabric, clothing or scarves. Perfect for beginners. #stayhome and dye #withme