How to Tie Dye

Step 1 Place a pre-washed, still damp (the fabric should not be dripping wet, but evenly damp as if it came directly out of the washing machine), t-shirt flat on a smoothed plastic drop cloth. Step 2 Pick a spot on the shirt and pinch some fabric to place between your fingers. Some use a fork in place of your hands but that has been known to tear the fabric if you are not careful. Step 3 Twist your fingers to begin the spiral twirl and begin wrapping the fabric around your pinch. Continue twisting until it resembles the shape of a cinnamon roll. Step 4 Rubber bands (or tied string) is used to hold the fabric together. Slide the rubber bands under and over the spiral so that the fabric will hold its shape during the dyeing process. Step 5 Wear your dust mask and dissolve 1 cup (8 oz.) of Soda Ash Fixer per gallon of warm water. Soak the tied garments about 5-15 minutes (until saturated). Reuse solution until gone. Squeeze out excess so garment is just damp, not...

Hello! Are you ready to start the tie dying fun? Nice, lets get started. ·          STEP 1   - Gather materials    - for this project you will need:  - garbage bags_ to protect your work area - thongs_ for holding material if dipping in hot dye container - long handle spoon_ to mix hot dye - bucket or large bowl to pour die into - hot water - salt_ to mix with dye - gloves_ to protect hands from hot dye if dipping or using squirt bottles and to prevent stains - plastic apron_ to protect your clothing - rubber bands_ for tying the fabric - 100% white cotton T-shirt (Prewashed) - dye / wiki-wiki dye (array of colours) - plastic bags/zip lock_ to store dyed fabric overnight - plastic squirt bottles_ if squirting dye on fabric instead of dipping - scissors_ for cutting rubber bands from fabric ·          STEP 2 Prepare dye by following instructions at the bac...

                                                    The heart tie dye pattern is very fun and easy to do. With this design you can experiment with as much colours as your heart desires. It can be done on t-shirts, Cloth, Bags and the finished product is fun and colourful.  The materials you will need are:  1. Cotton t-shirt or cloth  2. rubber bands  3. washable markers or pencil  4. permanent clothing dye  5. squeeze bottles ( one for each colour)  6. gloves  7. Apron    8.  Latex Gloves                 9.  Good water supply                         10.  Line (To hang the jerseys to dry)                        ...

  Tie dye is a great craft activity because you can experiment with so many different colors and patterns. There are different methods that you can use to get different patterns and styles. This blog would give in detail how different patterns are done. Enjoy experimenting and using your creativity skills .