How to Tie - Dye
Here are some basic directions for
tie-dyeing along with some helpful hints and tips.
First , you should wash it to remove any
sizing from the manufacturer or anything else that may
have gotten on it. Then decide what sort of
design you want on your finished fabric.
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Prepare your dye as directed by the manufacturer. You should carefully follow
all instructions while doing.
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While preparing the dye and dyeing your item, you should wear rubber gloves to
protect your hands from staining and the hot water.
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Pre-treat your item if necessary. With some dyes you will have to soak it in
soda ash and with others, like RIT, you simply need to dip it in hot water.
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Start dyeing! It is usually best to start with the lightest color if you are
using more than one color. Rinse or wait between colors as directed by the
manufacturer. Make sure to follow all directions carefully when it comes to
dyeing and rinsing your items. Some dyes require you to rinse immediately and
others require you to let the item sit for at least 24 hours.
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When your dyeing is complete, make sure to clean all containers immediately
with hot water and soap or cleanser.
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Be careful washing your tie-dyed items! Most should always be washed in cold
water. The first few times they are washed, they might bleed, so wash them with
like colors or alone.
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Again, the exact directions you follow will vary depending on what brand of dye
you use. Read all instructions and precautions carefully.
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There is one thing you should remember while you tie-dye no matter what brand
of dye you use: There is not a wrong or right way to do this! Every tie-dyed
item will turn out different no matter what technique and colors you use.
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