How to Mix Colors for Tie-Dye (Easy Mixing Charts)
Dye mixing can be as simple as taking a spoonful of dye and mixing it with water. Fiber-reactive dyes can be used right out of the box. Still, most of the fun is to mix
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How Long to Set Tie-dye for Best Results (Explained)
For many, the most difficult part of tie-dye is letting the shirt set. It’s hard keeping your hands off, but the wait is well worth it. Letting the dye set is a necessary part of
How to Dampen the Fabric and Why It’s Important
You’re probably wondering if you need to tie-dye wet or dry. I have tested every method and will reveal the results. Damp is generally best, both for folding and dyeing. Wet and dry have their
Step-by-Step Tie-Dye: Your Easy Guide to Colorful Creations
If you don’t already tie-dye you’re missing out. It’s easy to do, inexpensive, and a lot of fun. Plus it’ll leave you with amazing art that you can actually wear. Tie-dye is the most popular
How to Get Tie-Dye Stains Off Your Hands Quickly
Tie-dye is a lot of fun, and it can get messy sometimes. Dye is great at coloring fabric, but it can also stain your skin. Getting dye on your hands is no big deal most
Tie-dye Laundry - Washing and Aftercare (Explained)
Whether it’s a tie-dye shirt you plan on making or one that you just bought, washing and caring is the source of many questions. In this article we take a look at how to wash
How to Tie-dye with Bleach (Reverse Tie-dye)
Dyeing with bleach is a way to tie-dye in reverse, to remove color instead of adding it. As the bleach reacts with fabric, it begins breaking down the color present in the fibers. Reverse-dyeing can
How to Tie-dye a Swirl (Spiral Technique)
The spiral is one of the most recognizable tie-dye design of the last few years. Out of all the tie-dye techniques, the spiral is one of the easiest to get started with. It also lends
20+ Tie-dye Techniques for All Skill Levels
Many beautiful tie-dye shirts have been floating around lately. Even if you’re new to the craft you can make your own. We have the instructions you need to create anything you can imagine. Combine these
Tie-dye Supplies - All You Will Ever Need (Explained)
Before you start dyeing, you’ll need some supplies, tools and materials. First you’ll need dyes to color with and fabric to decorate. Additionally, you’ll need to grab a few tools such as bottles and rubber
The Colorful History Of Tie-dye
You may have heard the word tie-dye floating around. After all, it’s one of the biggest trends right now. What you may not know, is that tie-dye actually comes from humble beginnings. In this post