If you’ve been curious about Jacquard ice dyes and how they actually behave in real projects, I decided to put them to the test. Jacquard released several colors specifically labeled for ice dyeing, so I wanted to see how they applied, how they split, how long they took to rinse out, and most importantly, how they looked on finished pieces.
In this post, I’m breaking down all six Jacquard ice dye colors I tested, sharing honest results, rinse times, and my thoughts on which ones I’d use again (and which ones surprised me).
How I Tested Jacquard Ice Dyes
To keep things consistent, I used the same folding method, same fabric type, and same ice dye setup for every color. I chose a shibori triangle fold on towels, which is one of my favorite ways to show color splits clearly while still being quick and repeatable.
Each towel was:
- Accordion folded and triangle folded (shibori style)
- Dyed using dye over ice
- Surrounded by barriers to hold the ice in place
- Rinsed using the same rinse process for every color
This made it much easier to compare how the Jacquard ice dyes behaved without other variables getting in the way.
Jacquard Ice Dye Colors: Results & Rinse Times
One thing I really wanted to track was rinse-out time. Different dye colors behave very differently during rinse-out, especially when turquoise is involved.
Spumoni
Spumoni was one of the quicker rinses at about 2 minutes. It has a reddish base with green splitting, but honestly, this one left me a little unsure how I’d use it in future projects. It’s not bad, just not my favorite.
Poinsettia
Poinsettia rinsed out in about 1 minute and 47 seconds. The final result was very purple and lime green—pretty, but not at all what I’d expect from the name. This became a bit of a theme with these colors.
Black Opal
Black Opal was one of the easiest to rinse, taking around 1 minute and 30 seconds. There wasn’t a ton of excess dye, and it came clean quickly. The finished piece had purples, greens, and hints of turquoise, but less teal than I expected after seeing someone else’s result on Reddit.
Nebula
Nebula took the longest to rinse at about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. This one is heavy on turquoise, which almost always means extra rinse time. That said, the finished result was gorgeous and absolutely worth the extra effort. This one would be fun with a lot of different colors.
Rainforest
Rainforest was the longest rinse of all at around 3 minutes and 30 seconds. It’s very turquoise-heavy, which means if you’re planning a larger project like a hoodie, you should expect a long rinse-out. Beautiful color—but the name is… questionable. Rainforests are much moodier to me. This is giving beachier vibes to me.
Meteorite
Meteorite rinsed quickly at about 1 minute and 30 seconds. The dye didn’t travel as far, leaving more white space, which likely contributed to the faster rinse. This one ended up being one of my favorites with gray, brown, and subtle blue tones. It reminds me a lot of Pillars of Creation which is a Grateful Dyes color that is pretty popular in the tie dye circles.
Do Jacquard Ice Dye Names Match the Results?
Short answer? Not really.
While the final results of the Jacquard ice dyes were beautiful, many of the color names didn’t line up with what I’d expect visually. That’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re choosing colors based on the name alone.
Are Jacquard Ice Dyes Worth Using?
Overall, I think Jacquard ice dyes are absolutely worth experimenting with, especially if you enjoy color splits and unpredictable results. Just go into it knowing:
- Some colors take much longer to rinse than others
- Turquoise-heavy dyes = extra rinse time
- The color names don’t always reflect the final look so make some swatches first
If you like experimenting and don’t mind a little unpredictability, these dyes can produce really stunning results.
Watch the Full Jacquard Ice Dye Test
I filmed this entire process from dye application to rinse-out to finished results. You can watch the full video below to see exactly how each Jacquard ice dye behaved.
If you’re new to ice dyeing, I also have a free printable ebook with 12 tie dye folds that walks you through beginner-friendly techniques step by step.
Which Jacquard ice dye was your favorite? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear how these colors worked for you.
