This is a quick and easy way to get spectacular results with very little effort. We'll use 
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the second method of dyeing (see 'Different Dye Methods') the Slow and 
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Comfortable method. In this particular exercise we will be using up dye left over 
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from dyeing the graduations. But you can start fresh with greater concentrates of 
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dye of different colours to get different effects. All you need for this exercise is a kitty 
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litter tray, fabric, dye, soda ash and warm water. 
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You can use the fabric wet or dry, it doesn't matter. Try both as you will get different 
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effects. The water can act as a resist and exclude dye from parts of the fabric. It can 
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also help the capillary action of fluid and give a smooth edge to the colours. Dry 
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fabric will take up more liquid so is less likely to get white patches, but will also have 
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sharper definition in the crinkles. Place it in the tray. For more spectacular effects try 
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to wrinkle it up as much as you can. Take the leftover dye, or dye that you have 
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prepared and dissolved, and pour it over the fabric in patches. As you keep adding 
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more dye, try to place it so that the colours merge and form secondary colours, and 
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take up any white patches. Keep going until all of the white and dye are used up. 
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Press down with your gloved hands to exclude any air bubbles and to squish dye 
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into the bottom. Lift up a corner to check that the dye has worked its way through. 
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Now, dissolve the required amount of soda ash (see 'Basic Dye Recipe') in hot water 
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and pour directly over the top of the fabric. Leave to sit for at least 4 hours and up to 
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24 hours and then rinse in cold water, wash in hot water with Synthropol SP or a 
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good washing powder, rinse again in cold until there is no dye run-off. This piece of 
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fabric is very pale. Imagine if you used more concentrated dyes. Wow. My favourite 
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colours for this exercise are red and green.