Monday, March 25, 2013

Swirl Tie Dye

Welcome back! Its Spring Break here and some kids are home with nothing to do. You can pass your time by making swirl tie dye!

Materials
  • 100% cotton white t-shirt
  • Latex Gloves
  • Dye
  • Squirt bottles
  • A bucket
  • Drop Cloth
  • Rubber Bands
slideshow imageFirst, put on your latex gloves. Place the shirt on a flat surface. Pinch the fabric in the middle between your thumb and your forefingers and slowly twist the fabric in a clockwise direction until all is turned. Make the twisted fabric into a tight bundle and keep a neat spiral. In addition, secure the bundle with rubber bands. At this point, the t-shirt should look like the picture on the right.

More importantly, squirt different colors of tie dye onto the shirt and make sure it goes inside the folds too. You may need to move the rubber bands around a little bit as you go. Now, let it dry. Furthermore, slowly take out the rubber bands. In summation, rinse the shirt so the excess dye is removed. Have fun with your new t-shirt!

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