is there a 'resist' type product I could use on a tie dyed shirt before I tie dye that will keep the dye off

Question

of a design??

Answer 1

I think you can just use a white candle, if you are trying for a design or something.....I think I remember doing that in like summer camp or something. Just rub it on the shirt, where you dont want the tye-dye. Hope it works!!

Answer 2

The best product to use is Batik wax. You can usually find it at craft stores and the like. It will easily transfer from fabric to paper with a hot iron after you are finished dyeing and it is made specifically for use on fabric.

Answer 3

You should try Jacquard Products, they make fabric paints and dyes. You can use the wax resist but it will crack and give you a batik effect. If you do you should use parafin and beeswax mixed to get a less cracked effect. Straight parafin will crack a lot and beeswax cracks less, and you have to be sure that you can iron the shirt to get the wax out.

Answer 4

Look into ' wax resist'. Its like the candle tecnique with melted wax. You may be able to iron wax paper over it, too.