Step 5: Let set Place your dyed project into a sealable plastic bag or wrap in plastic wrap to keep it damp while the dye completely processes. This will take 6 to 8 hours or overnight if you want to give it some extra time. Note: It’s important for the fabric to remain damp whi...
Fabric needs to be 100% cotton.Polyester blends won’t take the dye as well. You can order plain white cotton t-shirts online or pick them up cheaply at Kmart (we did both). Rayon also works but we haven’t tried it. Have more than one T-shirt or garment each to dye. It’s so...
Use your newly dyed fabric to create a fun fabric headboard or a great gift for the next birthday party you attend. Bleach Tye Dye Bleach tye-dying is fun and requires fewer supplies. In fact, you probably have everything you need laying around the house. For this method you will need ...
Before we jump into how to tie dye, let’s cover a few supplies you’ll need to collect. While some great tie-dye kits include many of these items (more on that later), there are still some important things you should know before you start twisting and dying. The Fabric First on the...
–Wrap label-removed glass bottles in heavy fabric and hammer away. And, wa-la! Beautifully crushed glass… –Spray some WD-40 into your casts for easy release. Then fill in your glass in what ever pattern you choose. Some people recommend using adhesive spray to set an inlay. I chose ...
The Haight is not all head shops and tye-dye, it's also one of the best places in the city to find shoes. Every shoe store in the city has an outpost here, and some (ShoeBiz) have more than one. Haight is also a great place to shop for vintage threads, with local favorites lik...
Dip your small paintbrush into the dye, and bring the brush to the fabric. Apply all of your first color before moving on to the next shade. Begin with shades like yellow, orange, pink, and light green. Then, move onto darker shades like red, blue, and purple.[10] Using a small ...