How to Make Tye-Dye T-shirts
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How to Make Tye-Dye T-shirts
Buy an plain white t-shirt
Make Sure It's the Right Kind of T-shirt
The best kind of t-shirt is one that is 100% cotton
Buy the Dye
You can buy Tie-Dye kits with everything you need. They are available at any local store.
Tools Needed...
It's a good idea to make sure you have all the necessary supplies before hand.
What you will need:
1.Dye
2. Rubber Bands
3. T-Shirts
4.Gloves
5. Squeeze bottles
6. Rags
7. Paper Towels
Soak the Shirt
The first thing is to soak the shirt in a tub of water, make sure the whole shirt gets wet.
Mixing the Dye
Squeeze 4 table spoons of food coloring per quart of water
Add table salt- to the water to make the colors stand out more.
Designs
There are many designs to choose from.
I have handed out samples to show you guys.
Heat the Tub of Water
Heat the tub of water over medium heat, in till the water begins to boil.
Insert your clothing into the dye bath and submerge it completely. Stir the clothing in the dye bath for 20 minutes while it simmers.
Final Step
Rinse out the dyed clothing in warm water until the water runs clear, then rinse it with cold water.
Washing
When you are done making your shirt, make sure to wait 24- hours before washing.
Wash alone the 1st time so it want ruin your other clothes.