Rainbow Original Tie Dye Spiral T-Shirt

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When you’re shopping, look for items made with natural fibers – like 100% cotton, rayon, hemp, or linen. How to Tie Dye a Spiral Pattern Wrap a rubber band around the small cone of fabric, about 1/2 to 1 inch down from the point of the cone. We spoke to Liverpool based tie-dye technician and artist Jess Birchall of Dyenasty Dyes to find out how to get started. Creating a side spiral tie-dye pattern is very similar to making a standard, center spiral design. All you need to do is choose a small spot on the side to create the center of your spiral.

Tie-dye is a popular fabric dyeing technique known for its bright, saturated colors and bold patterns. It’s one of those nostalgic, feel-good crafts that never seem to go out of style. Before we get started on tying up our shirts mix your dyes up per the instructions on your particular dye brand. Follow these instructions or you will not get your desired colors. Set your mixed and bottled dyes aside and wash off your hands well. You don't want to transfer dye onto your shirt while you are tying it. I have done that a million times and I get so mad at myself every time. Also to get the lighter blue color I had for my "sky" I simply used a spare bottle I had at home ( I have so many!) and I filled it mostly with water and added some of the blue dye I had mixed up. It is basically a very watered down version of the blue dye I used in the rainbow.Draw half of a chevron V-shape on the folded edge with a washable marker. You can position it higher or lower than mine, or make it pointing upward or downward – your choice. I know many many places tell you to use 100% cotton tees and things for best results. I will be honest. I have used some things that are cotton poly blend and as long as they are mostly cotton my color results are usually the same. Soak your item in warm water and then put it on a machine spin to remove the excess water, so it's damp but not ringing wet. This is especially important for designs where you want more control over the dye. "When you put the dye on, if there's too much water in there, the dye will spread too much which is when it gets murky," Jess says. TIP: You can also combine the different techniques on one item, for example a bullseye in the centre and scrunch allover the rest. Leaving to set/dry

I use Synthrapol to removes any excess dye, but washing up liquid works exactly the same. You can use at the end of the hand rinse and you can also put a bit in the washing machine when you do the rinse out, but only a very small amount [about a teaspoon]." Common tie dye mistakes to avoid Our store's rainbow tie-dye zip-up hoodie is a hooded zipper style. It makes a perfect gift for friends and family or even for yourself.A Unique rainbow tie-dye pattern sets you apart. Come and buy your own rainbow tie-dye zip-up hoodie~ Folding a rainbow shape is very similar to folding a heart – but even easier! Here’s how to make a tie-dye rainbow shape: Lay the shirt out on the table. Fold it in half lengthwise. Then fold in half again widthwise. The shirt is now folded into quarters. Wrapping The White Areas Of The Shirt With Plastic Wrap To Protect Them How To Tie Dye Rainbow Stripes?Spiral tie-dye is a classic design that looks complicated – but it’s actually quite easy to make. In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to create a beautiful spiral or swirl design with just a few basic tie-dye supplies.

For this design I used only the 3 primary colors, but you could more to complete the rainbow (like this 7 color example: Tie Dye Sweatshirt: How To Create 2 Easy, Colorful Designs). I am also using an Adult Medium 100% cotton t-shirt, but any size shirt will work. The dye kit I use is Tulip’s one step dye which I love for its ease of use and bright colors. Wrap several rubber bands around the disk. The tighter you scrunch it, the more white areas there will be in the final shirt. Secure with rubber bands. Add different colors of dye to the “wedges” that are formed by the crisscrossing rubber bands.In the pictures above, reference the diagram on the left and the finished blue shirt. To make shibori-inspired square folds: Tie dye makes a good summer project since we like doing it outside to avoid the dye potentially getting somewhere in the house. While you’re waiting on the shirts to rest, spend some outdoor time doing a summer scavenger hunt around the yard or play a game of sponge bombs! Helpful Project Information: 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. Tip: Some people recommend using a fork to pinch the center of your spiral, and twisting the fabric up on the fork like you’d twist a big plate of pasta. Honestly, this could work – but be careful not to poke holes in your shirt with the sharp tines of the fork! Apply Dye to the Spiral Design For this technique, you don’t have to fold the fabric – though I think it would look really awesome with some thin accordion folds! To make an ombre dip dye design: