Easy Tie-Dying Directions
Tie-dying is an easy technique almost anyone can accomplish. Every tie-dyed garment is unique and designs can be as complex or simple as you like. You probably have the items needed to do tie-dying in your home already. All you need is your imagination to make your very own, fashionable tie-dye statement.
Things You'll Need
- Garment to be dyed (white cellulose fiber works best)
- Rubber bands, clothespins or marbles (depending upon desired look)
- Rubber gloves
- Fabric dye
- Salt
Instructions
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Gather small sections of fabric around clothespin and rotate fabric, creating pleats, for a spiral effect.
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Wrap a section of garment around marbles and place rubber bands around marbles for a more mottled effect. Repeat as desired.
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Gather garment into a tight, flat bundle. Place rubber bands around sections of fabric, according to desired finished design.
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Put on rubber gloves.
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Prepare dye according to manufacturer's instructions. If desired, stir salt in mixture to deepen color.
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Place garment in mixture and submerge completely. Remove garment when the color is slightly darker than desired color. Watch garment carefully, as this process can take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on fabric and dye.
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Remove garment from mixture and rinse according to dye manufacturer's instructions. Remove rubber bands from garment.
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Wash garment alone in washing machine. Wring dry in an old towel. Line dry or machine dry garment on coolest setting.
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Tips & Warnings
Use garbage bags as liners on your cabinets to catch any spills.
References
- Photo Credit tie dyed green image by Steve Mann from Fotolia.com
