The trick to getting the design is to twist the shirt into a disk then wrap rubber bands around it.
Spiral tie dye rubber bands.
Let set for 6 to 8 hours.
Slide the rubber bands under and over the spiral so that the fabric will hold its shape during the dyeing process.
Tie dye is a well loved activity around our house.
Carefully turn shirt over keeping spiral intact and apply more dye if color has not completely soaked through fabric.
Use rubber bands or string to tie the cloth tube off at even intervals.
If the spacing between your.
Rubber bands or tied string is used to hold the fabric together.
Tie dyeing is a great way to make a plain white garment look more interesting and colorful.
Add rubber bands and follow the tie dye pattern of your choice.
This makes the shirts take the dye in better.
Rinse well with water until excess dye is removed.
Wrap it in saran wrap and let it sit.
Wash the shirt in cold water with no detergent.
Rinse the shirt until the water runs clear.
The basic spiral collects all your fabric together into a single coil.
Wear your dust mask and dissolve 1 cup 8 oz of soda ash fixer per gallon of warm water.
Using this method of tying you ll create a design with your design that corkscrews out from the middle point of your spiral.
A 100 cotton white shirt.
Cover fabric with plastic.
The most popular design is the spiral.
Every year we have a big get together for the 4th of july and everyone creates their own shirt.
Soak the tied garments about 5 15 minutes until saturated.
Apply dye on wedges alternating colors and using as many colors as desired.