Squeeze out the water and scrunch, fold, and/or twist the shirt however you would like.
Wrap it with rubber bands, string, or zip ties.
Rubber Bands
Prepare the Soda Ash Mixture and Shirts for Tie Dye
If you’re using a one-step tie dye kit, you don’t need to do this part so you can skip ahead to the next step.Mix 1 cup of soda ash for each gallon of water until completely dissolved.
Tie Dye Kit or Tie-Dye Dye and Soda Ash
Soak your tied up shirt in the soda ash mixture for at least 20 minutes.
Prepare the Dye
Fill the dye bottles to the line with warm water.
Shake until the dye is dissolved.
Repeat the process for all of the colors of tie dye.
Dye the Shirt
Put on plastic gloves and apply the lightest color of dye where you want it. Be sure to flip it over and get the opposite side as well.
Rubber Gloves
Add the next color of dye. Separate the folds to get the dye everywhere.Wipe up the dye with paper towels between colors.
Paper Towels
Squish the dye into the shirt to help spread it. This also helps colors mix together and blend.
Finish it by adding the darkest color.
Once you’ve added dye how you like it, lift up the plastic wrap off the table and use it to wrap your shirt.
Let it set for at least 6 hours, but ideally 24 hours.
Rinse the tie dye shirt until the water runs clear. Start with cool water and increase the temperature.Remove the rubber bands.
Throw it in the washing machine with all of your other tie dye shirts. Then dry and they're ready to wear!
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