Materials:
Cotton T-shirt
Dye in various colors
Rubber gloves
Rubber bands
Salt
Container for mixing dye and dipping shirts
Water
- Begin by gathering sections of the front and back of the shirt, wrapping them tightly with rubber bands ( figure A ). The rubber bands will create a border for the colors -- place them either in a pattern or randomly ... it's up to you!
- Following the manufacturer's instructions on the package, carefully mix each color of dye in a separate container.
- Next, add a few teaspoons of salt to the dye mixture. The salt will help set the pigment in the dye.
- Protect your hands with rubber gloves, then carefully swirl the shirt through the dye( figure B ), immersing different areas in each color. Allow the immersed portion(s) of fabric to soak for about an hour in the desired shade. Remember, you're the artist -- so use as many or as few colors as you like!
- When you've added all the colors, let the shirt sit and dry for about 3-4 hours. Once the shirt has dried, rinse thoroughly with water and remove the rubber bands.
Tips for Tie Dyeing: - Always wear old clothes and rubber gloves.
- Protect working area with newspapers or another type of protective material.
- Do not allow young children to mix or handle dye without adult supervision.
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