Ever wanted to know how to tie dye? It’s something that the kids would absolutely LOVE and it’s not quite as hard as you would think.

What you’ll need:

• A white t-shirt; or something you want to dye
• power fabric dye
• rubber bands
• gloves
• squeeze bottles
• ziploc bag

Method:

1. Wash and dry your t-shirt.
2. Boil some water in a pot.
3. Add 400 mls of boiling water to some power to make the paint – do this for as many colours as you would like to use. Place dyes into squeeze bottles.
4. Wet and wring out your shirt.
5. Twist your shirt into desired pattern and hold in place with rubber bands – ideas for designs in video.
6. Squeeze dye over shirt.
7. Place shirt in a ziplock bag and place in the sun to dry for a day or two.
8. Rinse shirt while still tied, only untie once the water runs clear.
9. Put t-shirt in the washing machine to spin and dry.
10. Hang your shirt out to dry and then it’s ready to wear.

Watch the YouTube video here for full instructions:

Have you ever tie dyed? Try it out and let us know how you go. SHARE your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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