Tye-dye..............?

Question

Does anyone have a good website that has step by step instructions on how to tye-dye. Also do you have any tips for me?

Answer 1

I'm actually planning to do some tie dye later tonight!! :D
Some words of the wise...
*Do it someplace where you don't dye anything you don't want dyed. (A white bathtub would be a bad idea, kitchen/stainless steel sink would be good if you're careful not to dye the counter-which I hope I don't do later *lol*, some buckets outside in the grass would also be good.)
*You can use rubber bands, yarn, string, big/lil twist ties to mark off sections to dye
*Wear rubber gloves or put plastic Ziploc or sandwich bags over your hands so you don't end up with dyed skin :)
*Mix some vinegar with the dye/water, which will help the color set in stronger
*Make sure to rinse as much dye out as possible when you're finished (run it under water until the water runs clear)
*Set it out in the sun to dry for the first time ~ the sunshine will also help to lock the color in
*Having some plastic bags (such as trash bags or grocery bags) beside your workplace (if you're doing it indoors) would help contain the mess
*WalMart sells tie dye kits that include instructions
*Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!! :D

Answer 2

Here's a good site for that.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Tye-Dye-Shirt

My only tip would be make sure not to go overboard with the dye. I did that and it went everywhere! All over my desk and the floor, it was a big mess. Good luck!

Answer 3

every year for july 4 my kids & i do a special t-shirt. it's our independence day tradition to wear something we made (last year my daughter's tshirt read "here comes the firecracker!"). this year we are doing tye-die and i didn't know how either. the best website i found was http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/howtotiedye.shtml and i'm planning to have a go at it next week. good luck

Answer 4

This site will show you different ways to fold for dying. Pick up a kit at Michael's or A.C.Moores ( hope you can get the 40% off coupon) It comes with instructions.
http://www.prochemical.com/directions/Folding.htm

Answer 5

item to be dyed should be all cotton, washed, using no fabric softener or dryer sheets, joann fabrics has kits on sale tomorrow about 40% off i think. enjoy.

Answer 6

here are some links to try
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/tyedyetips.htm
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/tdprojects.htm
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/tdprojects2.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Tye-Dye-Shirt