please enlighten me as how to tye-dye t-shirts?

Answer 1

An old t-shirt
Water
Liquid fabric dye
Rubber bands and cords
Measuring cup
Plastic containers for dyeing
Stick for stirring
Rubber gloves
Scissors
Wax paper

How to:
Tie-dye patterns are determined by the kinds of ties used and the way in which they're placed on the fabric. When creating with this technique, it's important to wrap rubber bands and tie cords tightly around the material to prevent the dye from seeping. Some of the tie-dye patterns possible include the following:

Stripes

Fold the fabric back and forth as if you're making a fan, and secure with tie cords or rubber bands at intervals all along the body of the shirt. Repeat for the sleeves.

Overall Patterns

Tie the entire shirt in tight, overhand knots. Don't forget the sleeves!

Gather the fabric at the neck and twist the tail until the shirt twists back onto itself. Now tie the shirt firmly with cords.

Scrunch up the fabric and tie cords and rubber bands all over in a random pattern.

Circular Patterns

Pinch up a spot on the center in the front and/or back of the shirt and wrap and tie the material below it all the way down to make a bullseye or sunburst pattern.

Make circles over the entire shirt by pinching small areas of cloth and binding them with cord or rubber bands.

Tying in round objects will result in an interesting pattern. The design on the fuschia shirt, pictured above, was created by wrapping rubber bands tightly around marbles and bunching them close together.


There are many other design possibilities. Try combining patterns by overdyeing or tie-dyeing another pattern on top of an overall design. For variety, tie in objects such as stones, washers, nuts, and anything else that will resist dye and create a design. Some people even sew running stitches into the fabric, then bunch it up by pulling on the thread.

While you're tying the shirt, have an adult mix the dye according to the manufacturer's directions. After the shirt is tied, soak the fabric in lukewarm water for three to five minutes. Remove the shirt, and let the excess water drip from the garment. Have the adult place it in the simmering dyebath, and stir the material to ensure complete coverage. Leave the shirt in the bath fifteen to twenty minutes, then remove and rinse till the water runs clear. Cut the cords or remove the rubber bands, and lay the shirt on wax paper to dry. While the garment is slightly damp, iron it to set the color. To care for the shirt, wash it separately, until you're sure the excess dye has been removed.


Tips and Tricks:

All natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, work best, but a combination of cotton and polyester can be used successfully. Use the method to recycle other items of clothing, men's handkerchiefs, or pillow cases. Tie dye an old sheet, and then use the fabric as you would conventional yardage to make clothing or other items.

Experiment with a variety of tie cords. The width of the cord will determine the size of the area that will resist the dye. Other than the rubber bands suggested here, try using fishing line, twine, elastic, dental floss, wire, and plastic wrap.

Unless specified otherwise by the dye manufacturer, best results will be obtained by using water which has been heated to about 140 degrees Fahrenheit. For safety reasons, have an adult heat the water, make the dyebath, and dye the shirt for you. Use rubber gloves to protect hands from staining.

Tie and dye your shirt using two or more colors, working from the lightest color to the darkest. Starting with a white or light-colored shirt, tie the garment, rinse it, and dye it as previously instructed. Rinse till the water runs clear. Leave the cords or rubberbands on, and tie new areas. Immerse the shirt in the next dye bath, and rinse again. Continue these steps till you've used all the colors, and then remove the ties and bands.

For small items, reuse an old, ceramic electric crock pot as a dyeing vessel. However, don't use for cooking again after dyeing material, and always have an adult supervise when using the appliance

hope this helps
good luck with your tshirts =]

Answer 2

Well, you tie knots in the material that you want to tie dye. You could put rubber bands around different parts if that is easier, but I think tying knots works better. Put the material in a dye. After taking it out, undo the knots and either leave it (you will have only one color of dye) or make new knots or put rubber bands around other parts of the material. Put the material in a different color dye. Follow the directions on the box on how long you should leave the material in the dye. You can continue this with as many colors you want to.
I actually did about 10 sheets, tie dyed them that is, for a group Togo party. All of them turned out different but they were all the same colors, we were really cool!!

Answer 3

to tye dye there are some food coloring bottles in the baking aisle that can be used for tye-dye, as long as they will dye eggs. then take the shirt and twist it in sections and tie with rubber bands and dip each section into your preferred color. as for paint pens go to walmart or to a craft store and they will have those.

Answer 4

You have to roll the shirt up and wrap rubber bands around it before putting it into the dye.

Answer 5

I once had a tie-dyed Led Zeppelin t-shirt....If you want I can call the guys from the band and see if they know how they did it. It's no problem...I've got 'em on speed dial. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

you need rits dye and rubber bands take your rubber bands and place them around the shirt and use the dye as it says we used the bath tub

Answer 7

i noe how to do this like totally. u likw get a buncha dye and u like put it in a bucket with water....i think. ya so then i [think] u like do something with a rubber band to the shirt and then u like twist it..or mabey thats AFTER u put it in the bucket. yea i think it is....
1. put dye in bucket
2.dip shirt in
3. do somethin with rubber band
4. hang it up...i think

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

Hey sweetie, just take a white t shirt and twist it and then wrap it up in rubber bands and then throw it into a bucket of dyed of water. This is just an educated guess though.

Answer 9

http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/ArtsAndCrafts/Crafts/Tie-Dye.html

These directions should help. They are written for a child to understand. Didn't mean to isult your intelligegence, but I hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 10

Take it.. And tyedie it..