With quarantine and life changes, we have more time for DIY projects and todays is all about tie-dye! Read more today!
Recently I was laid-off due to COVID-19 and with that I decided to start doing some DIY TIE-DYE. The next thing I know I’ve made over 16 already and can’t wait to make more. With each one I learned the do’s and don’ts and some new techniques. It has actually become a relaxing hobby for me. So with that said I wanted to share some easy tips that could help you as well.
- First and very important, lay down a protect layer and wear the gloves. The kit I listed below or here, typically come with these items. It’s important to avoid staining on the floor and your hands. The staining on my hands last over a week no matter how much soap and scrubbing I do.
- 2. I personally like to sprinkle a little color below I do anything. So you can add something prior to the next step.
- 3. Next lay you canvas flat and figure out with pattern or method you want to go with. I personally like the scrunch method or swirl one for a classic tie-dye look.
- 4. Start tying it up with the rubber bands. Do not be scared to use more!
- 5. Pick the colors you’d like to use. This is when you get to express yourself. I’ve use 1 color for a monochromatic look all the way to 4 colors. So it’s truly up to you.
- 6. Once you have your colors start tie-dying. Make sure to get in the ripples too! you can also section it off with the rubber bands. So another good reason way more may be good!
- 7. DON’T FORGET YOUR GLOVES & to get all sides of your item.
- 8. Once you’ve finished time to let it sit and soak. I Typically put it in a plastic bag and hung it. I also let it sit for 24 hours.
- 9. Next wash it. you don’t want it bleeding on you + it doesn’t smell that great with the dye. So I’ve rinsed it under water and threw it in the laundry after or just threw it straight in the laundry. I think throwing it straight is fine. you can even add some darks with it but DO NOT ADD WHITES. One of my towels now has some tie-dye on it as well!
- 10. Lastly enjoy it and add any flare you’d like.
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Ready to try it for yourself? Use these items:
