I love to tie-dye different items.  I have finally gotten good at doing a rosette pattern.  What is your favorite?
it's hard to choose but i like the spiral designs
Do you use soda ash when you are making your shirts?
i have never tried that. how does that work?
Using soda ash helps the coth absorb the dye better.  It isn't difficult to work with - you soak the shirt in the soda ash and water mixture.  Wear gloves because the soda ash can irritate your skin.
oh cool, i didn't know that. where can you get soda ash from?
My local hardware store has it, but i'm sure places like wal-mart would have it.
gotcha. do you make tie-dye shirts often?
I make them about once a year with my kids.  I try to find good dyes, but am still looking.  Do you have any dyes that you have used?
none in particular. i usually buy most of mine to be honest