Tightly scrunch both ends of the fabric toward the center.
Tie dye patterns with rubber bands.
Lay the fabric flat then pinch pull and twist the center of the fabric until all of the fabric is in a twist.
Secure tightly with rubber bands.
Apply the dye.
Pinch a 2 inch section through both layers and rubber band it.
Tie dye banding.
If you re not working from a kit you ll want to make sure you have rubber gloves rubber bands or string and a plastic bag handy as well.
To begin choose a pattern and gather fabric accordingly.
Flip the fabric over and repeat on the backside.
You twist a t shirt garment or other cloth item tie it in various places with rubber bands and then dye it.
When finished the twisted and folded areas of the shirt reveal a cool colored pattern.
I looked in the contests tab and saw the rubber band challenge and the first thing that came to my mind was tie dye.
Roll the fabric around a tube we used a paper towel roll.
Try to dye outside or plan on putting down a leak proof drop cloth.
Apply the dye to the fabric.
Start by laying a t shirt flat.
Tie dyeing is a favorite fabric craft for kids and adults of all ages.
In this instructable i will show you some different methods o.
Apply rubber bands to keep the fabric twisted together.
Simply set out bowls of rubber bands clothespins marbles and garments for best results use 100 percent cotton and experiment with a variety of expressive patterns.
Tighter rubber bands create sharper tie dye patterns.
Shibori tie dye technique lay the fabric flat.
Secure with rubber bands.
Crumble tie dye results.
Tie dye patterns to try 1.
Speaking of dye there are many pre made kinds you might.
Don rubber gloves and mix dye following manufacturer s instructions.
By using a variety of tying methods you can create interesting patterns with your tie dye.
Decide where you want the center of your spiral to be.
How to tie dye.
This tie dye idea ends up looking like fun funky flowers.
It is really neat and fun to make with friends family or by yourself.
Apply dye color to each side of the rubber bands.