About Dyemaster Mike Barker
I started my tie-dye career in the late 1980s. I spent seven years touring with the Grateful Dead vending my tie-dye shirts and perfecting my style. Music has been a huge part of my journey. The lot vending scene at concerts and festivals has been a big part of my life. I love all the great people I meet and all the great music. Tie dyes are a natural fit in that scene. Over the years, I’ve collected hundreds of great pieces of music memorabilia. I’ve been lucky to have gone to thousands of concerts and shows, and probably sold tens of thousands of tie-dye shirts.
Since relocating to Arizona I’ve vended tie-dye shirts and tapestries at many amazing shows by Grateful Dead tribute bands (such as Xtra Ticket & The Noodles), bands passing through AZ, and at music festivals in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff and places in between. 
The tie-dyed life has been going well. I’ve had some tough challenges along the way. In 2010, my trusty old VW Bus had an engine fire that burned out the whole back end of the van. So I wasn’t able to get around to so many events too easily. I have a new bus these days and get out to shows whenever I can. Otherwise, I’m working in the garage making tie-dye magic happen! My hands are pretty much permanently stained from the dyes!
Dyemasters tie-dyes are the real deal! VIBRANT! No Fade, No Bleed, Pre-Washed Twice, Dryer-Shrunk, Heavyweight, Top-Quality 100% Cotton, All-American Tie Dye Shirts featuring over 100 designs… Not Mass Produced! Not made in China!
You can email me questions or custom requests at: thedyemaster@yahoo.com
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Do you have shirts/apparel in your shop ready to purchase in time for Xmas?
How much is the horizontal dreamcatcher?
Hi there. I’m just wondering whether you post to Australia.
Thanks.
Lyn
Hey, I was wondering what brand of shirt you use? Just so I know if I should get a Youth Large or an Adult Small.
Greetings!
My name is Becca….may I just say….dyemaster indeed sir! I am from The Dalles OR …my tiny operation is called Fit 2 be Dyed and my email/handle is .i would love to talk tie dye…connect with those of Do you have a location, studio or workshop am going to be in the area at the end of the month and was hoping to see dyemasters…
Love your shirts. Just ordered 2, & would appreciate the pink tee as my free 3rd.
Have you thought of more heart ones ? Thanks & Blessings
Love your work. Really!
I look forward to receiving my orders. I looked at other places and you could tell the real deal from the mass producers. Thanks so much for what you do.
I just received a couple of your shirts and they look great! Are there any special care instructions?
All Dyemasters shirts are pre-washed and guaranteed to not to shrink, bleed or fade. No special care needs to be taken.
Thanks.
can you do a tie dyed bow tie or tie? for a wedding. cost?