Rainbow Original Tie Dye Spiral T-Shirt

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Then, wash the fabric items in the washing machine. Set the load size to small, the water temperature to hot, and add a small amount of Synthrapol or another dye-safe laundry detergent. You can create lots of different patterns by folding and tying the fabric in different ways. The folds, rubber bands, and ties resist the dye, keeping it from saturating the fabric evenly. Any part of the fabric that doesn’t get dyed will stay white, creating the design. Easy Tie-Dye Folding Techniques In the pictures above, reference the diagram on the left and the finished blue shirt. To make shibori-inspired square folds: Sandwich the fabric bundle between two matching triangles of cardboard. Secure well with rubber bands.

With a little patience, you can fold the fabric to create a tie-dye heart in the middle of the shirt. Here’s how to make a tie-dye heart: To create a classic rainbow spiral tie-dye pattern, fold and bind the fabric as described in the instructions above. Use 3 rubber bands to make 6 “wedges” of fabric, then apply the dye as follows. Do you want to learn how to tie-dye a spiral pattern? It’s easier than you think! In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to create a beautiful spiral or swirl design with just a few basic tie-dye supplies.Room temperature is fine says Jess; "Don't put it outside in the sun. It does need warmth to set, but if it goes dry, which the sun would cause, it stops the dye from reacting." Failing to mix or shake your dye enough will leave lumps of powder which will show up on the fabric. And, with dyes already containing sodium carbonate, once the powder and water are thoroughly mixed, you only have around half an hour to apply, so don't pre mix your dyes. Keep twisting. As you twist, keep your fingers close to the surface of the table so that the spiral stays flat. The fabric will fold around itself, like a flat cinnamon roll. Keep twisting until the entire item is rolled up. To create a three-color spiral tie-dye pattern, fold and bind the fabric as described in the instructions above. Then, apply the three colors of dye in sections, as follows. Wrapping The White Areas Of The Shirt With Plastic Wrap To Protect Them How To Tie Dye Rainbow Stripes?

Before I begin with the instructions let me start by saying that I am not a professional by any means, but after many years and many trials and errors this process works for me every time. You’ll see some color rinse out. This is normal – it’s just the excess dye leaving the fabric. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear. The best type of dye to use for tie-dye projects is fiber-reactive dye. This type of dye, often called Procion MX dye, is much brighter, longer-lasting, and easier to use than other all-purpose dyes. It is formulated to work with natural fibers like cotton and linen. Pull the pinched fabric up to a point, and smooth the rest of the shirt down to create a skinny cone shape.When all of the fabric is twisted into the spiral bundle, secure it with 3 or more rubber bands. Cross the rubber bands over the bundle at the center to create 6 or more wedge-shaped areas between the bands. Doing it outdoors makes the clean up easier and less risky, but indoors is fine says Jess; "You just need a plastic sheet for covering for your surfaces, wear an apron or old clothes and definitely avoid dying over carpet." The best type of dye to use on cotton fabrics for tie-dye projects is fiber reactive dye. This type of dye is much brighter, longer-lasting, and easier to use than other all-purpose dyes.