Tie-Dye Tips & Instructions

1. Protect work surface with a plastic tablecloth or trash bags. Cover with a layer of paper towels.

2. Wearing gloves, add water to dye bottle, filling to line. Replace cap tightly. Shake until dye is dissolved.

3. Apply dye on fabric, checking to make sure dye has penetrated into creases and folds. Do not over-saturate fabric. If dye colors are applied too close together, the colors may become muddy. Check backside of fabric item to make sure dye has penetrated to backside. If not, carefully flip fabric item over and add dye.

4. Cover dyed fabric with plastic wrap to keep damp. Let set 6-8 hours or longer for most intense colors. Fully rinse dyed fabric in warm water until all extra dye is removed and water runs clear - removing rubber bands if used.

5. Use a small amount of laundry soap. Wash and dry separately.

6. Wash separately the first few washes. Do not allow dyed fabric to rest wet on other items.

Bullseye

Lay tee flat

Pull up from center of tee and gather

Bind with rubber bands

Place rubber bands apart to create the circles

Apply dyes

Apply dyes between rubber bands to create the circle

Spiral

Lay tee flat

Pinch fabric and twist into flat spiral

Bind with rubber bands

Place rubber bands apart to create the circles

Apply dye

Apply dyes between rubber bands to create the spiral

Crumple

Lay tee flat

Scrunch fabric using fingers

Bunch together (no rubber bands)

Apply dye

Apply the dye in different spots to create the crumple effect