Go for 20% ugly.

My website for resources: https://www.corkylorenz.com
Dye facebook group:   / corkydyes  
Dyed stuff Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CorkyDyes

Links to supplies/tools that I use:
(As an Amazon associate, I earn a commission if you purchase using these links)

Ice machine: https://amzn.to/3WrG3Wf
Spin dryer (reuse your soda ash): https://amzn.to/41Ot5mM
Soda ash 50lb bucket (will last forever): https://amzn.to/3NPNIck
Soda ash 1lb: https://amzn.to/3NPB5xL
Jacquard Procion Dye (professional dye quality): https://amzn.to/3RK4H0H
Out White Brite (reverse dye): https://amzn.to/3NPyHr2
Artificial Sinew (waxy thread for geode tie): https://amzn.to/48AFTzL
Space heater to melt ice: https://amzn.to/48IQtnB
Metal racks to dye on: https://amzn.to/41PZ9X9

Blanks I liked:
Sweatshirts: https://amzn.to/3zWVPQ3
Toddler dress: https://amzn.to/47sH6aK
Plus size t shirts: https://amzn.to/47s3HnM
Crop top long sleeve (rayon): https://amzn.to/48ce2Wd

Stuff I use all the time:
Headphones (for sanity): https://amzn.to/3NPz3xS
Camera (for product photography): https://amzn.to/3vxoWXW
Favorite prime lens (50mm for blur): https://amzn.to/48ltH5I
iPhone 13 mini for recording videos: https://amzn.to/3vloU5A
Phone tripod (front on shots): https://amzn.to/3tx57Qh
Phone holder clamp (overhead shots): https://amzn.to/48DTk1l