How Do You Make Tie-Dye Shirts Brighter?
Tie-dyeing T-shirts has been a favorite craft among adults and kids alike for decades. Creating unique and colorful designs allows you to personalize your own styles and color combinations into a T-shirt no one else in the world can copy. One issue with tie-dyeing is that it is often difficult to keep the colors bright after washing, but there are tricks you can do to keep your tie-dye shirts looking as bright and new as the day you dyed them. Pre-wash your cotton shirt before you begin the tie-dyeing process. This will pre-shrink your shirt, so you don’t have to worry about it shrinking after you create your design. Mix soda ash and water in your tie-dye bucket according to the measurements on the soda ash package. Each manufacturer’s directions will differ. Soak your pre-washed cotton T-shirt in the soda ash and water mixture and then wring it out. You still want the shirt to be wet, but not dripping. Prepare your tie-dye design by using masking tape, rubber bands, string and a varie