Soak the shorts in squeeze out the excess water. Pinch the corner and twist. (These are the ones I used)
1 Pair Cotton Shorts
Continue to twist the shorts into a tight spiral.
Tie the shorts in rubber bands.
Rubber Bands
Prepare the Soda Ash Mixture and Shorts for Dye
Soak the shorts in soda ash solution for at least 20 minutes. Mix 1 cup soda ash with 1 gallon of warm water.
1 Cup Soda Ash, 1 Gallon Water
Prepare the Dye
Prepare the dye according to the instructions on the tie dye kit. Typically you fill the bottle to the line with warm water and then shake it until the dye dissolves.
Tie Dye Kit, Rubber Gloves
Dye the Shorts
Lay down plastic wrap on the table and place the shorts on top. Add the dye into one section.
Plastic Wrap
Skip the next section and dye the next. Repeat so there are alternating sections of dye and no dye.
Finish the Tie Dye Shorts
Clean the plastic wrap with a paper towel and wrap the shorts. Leave to set for 24 hours.
Paper Towels
Rinse them until the water runs clear. Then run them through the washing machine. Then your tie dye shorts are ready to wear!
Notes
I used only black to dye these shorts, but you can also use multiple colors. I recommend getting a kit that has colors and black, such as this one.
Keyword Clothing, Shorts, Spiral, Tie Dye, Tie Dye Kit