Tie Dye How To

I'm sure there are many ways to do this...here is the way that I know and what I do.
Oh, and be smarter than me and WEAR GLOVES. That soda ash can burn like an SOB.


My layout for fun.

I mix up my dye. I like to use a procion dye that doesn't require heat and actually reacts with the fabric. Walmart (yes, yes, I know) sells a reasonable kit with nice dyes. That's actually what made these shirts.


But I use Dharma for the most part. Moving along...
First you soak what you are dying in a solution of washing soda (soda ash) and water. I go about 10 minutes.


Then I take a fork to the center of where you want the swirl and twirl it like the biggest piece of spaghetti ever.


If you are doing a rainbow with 6 colors, then section it like this.


Dye 3 sections yellow


Overlap one section on the yellow with the blue


And the same with the red


Until you get this big messy mess and then flip and repeat.


Wrap it up in plastic wrap or a Ziploc

Let sit overnight (or at least 8 hours) in a cool, dark place. Rinse until water comes clean. Wash ALONE or with other dyed items and look awesome.


PS, you aren't high. I was using pics from two different things: a sheet and a shirt. Some pics just illustrated my point better. :)