How To Make A Tie-Dye Shirt
Making Tie-Dye shirts with your kids is a fun way for your family to bond! Below is how to make a Tie-Dye shirt:
Materials:
- White tee shirt
- 2-3 colors powdered dye
- 2 rubber bands
- Rubber cloves to protect your hands from the dye.
- Old pots or buckets – used to mix the dye. It should be able to hold 3-5 gallons.
- Old long-handled spoon or tongs to stir the dye.
- Plastic Bag
- Newspaper and garbage bag to protect your work area.
- Rags, paper towels, cleanser for quick clean up.
Instructions: Lay the shirt on a flat surface. Grasp the center of the shirt and wrap a rubber band tightly about 2 inches from the center. Wrap another rubber band 2 inches farther away. Where you place the rubber band determines the width between colors. Mix the dye in individual buckets following instructions on the package. Remember to wear gloves and to cover the work area. Dip the shirt into one color dye. You can dip the entire shirt or parts of it. Squeeze out excess dye mixture. Dip remaining part of the shirt in another color. Once the shirts completely dyed, place it in a plastic bag to set. Once set, remove the rubber bands and lay flat to dry. Be careful when washing your tie-dyed items! Most should always be washed in cold water. They might bleed at first, so wash them separately.
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