It is really neat and fun to make with friends family or by yourself.
Tie dye patterns with rubber bands.
Apply dye color to each side of the rubber bands.
This tie dye idea ends up looking like fun funky flowers.
Tie dyeing is a favorite fabric craft for kids and adults of all ages.
Tie dying is exactly what it sounds like.
I looked in the contests tab and saw the rubber band challenge and the first thing that came to my mind was tie dye.
Start by laying a t shirt flat.
If you re not working from a kit you ll want to make sure you have rubber gloves rubber bands or string and a plastic bag handy as well.
Secure with rubber bands.
Roll the fabric around a tube we used a paper towel roll.
Speaking of dye there are many pre made kinds you might.
In this instructable i will show you some different methods o.
Apply the dye.
Tighter rubber bands create sharper tie dye patterns.
To begin choose a pattern and gather fabric accordingly.
How to tie dye.
Lay the fabric flat then pinch pull and twist the center of the fabric until all of the fabric is in a twist.
Apply the dye to the fabric.
Try to dye outside or plan on putting down a leak proof drop cloth.
Don rubber gloves and mix dye following manufacturer s instructions.
Tightly scrunch both ends of the fabric toward the center.
Flip the fabric over and repeat on the backside.
By using a variety of tying methods you can create interesting patterns with your tie dye.
Crumble tie dye results.
Shibori tie dye technique lay the fabric flat.
Decide where you want the center of your spiral to be.
Tie dye patterns to try 1.
When finished the twisted and folded areas of the shirt reveal a cool colored pattern.
Apply rubber bands to keep the fabric twisted together.
Tie dye banding.
Add a cup of salt to deepen the color if you like.
Secure tightly with rubber bands.
After a good rinsing and then drying.