How Do You Dip Tie Dye Shirts?
Although it’s been a traditional art form for centuries in Asia and Africa, tie dye became most popular in America during the 1960s and 1970s. Bring the style back to your wardrobe by learning different patterns and tie dye dipping techniques. Try this fun craft activity for yourself or ask the kids to join you. Choose dye colors for your tie dye project. Use a color wheel to choose colors that enhance each other. Colors on the opposite side of the color wheel appear muddy when mixed. Use dyes found in tie dye dipping kits or those available at the grocery store for initial attempts at creating tie dye. Experiment with fiber-reactive dye to create vivid, colorfast tie dye masterpieces. Find fiber-reactive dyes at local craft stores. Find fabric made of 100 percent cotton to tie dye. Tie your fabric in your favorite tie dye pattern using rubber bands or twine. Find tie dye patterns online or create your own pattern through trial and error. Wash your fabric before dyeing. Put on plastic
