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Tie-Dyeing

Tie-Dyeing

Min number of participants 1
Age 5+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 45 min.
Cost Low
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Twisting, folding, or scrunching a plain white t-shirt, securing it with rubber bands, then soaking it in vivid fabric dye to reveal a one-of-a-kind swirl pattern once it dries — a colorful, wearable craft everyone in the family can take home.

The Essentials

Steps

  • Wash the fabric first to remove any finish that could block dye absorption.
  • Fold, twist, or scrunch the fabric into your chosen pattern and secure it tightly with rubber bands.
  • Soak the fabric in soda ash solution to help the dye bond, then wring out excess liquid.
  • Apply dye directly to each section, working the colour fully through the folds.
  • Wrap the piece in plastic and let it sit for several hours so the dye can set.
  • Rinse under cool water until it runs clear, then wash separately with mild detergent.

Tips

  • Wear gloves throughout, since fiber-reactive dyes stain skin easily.
  • Work on a covered surface, as splatters are hard to remove from most materials.
  • Tighter, more numerous rubber bands create crisper white lines between colours.
  • Let the dye sit longer than you think you need to for deeper, more even colour.
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