What supplies do I need for a tie dye party?
Tie Dye Party Supply List:
- Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye® Refill Packs* (this dye allows you to skip the fabric prep step & dive right into dyeing!)
- 4oz squeeze bottles*
- Plastic table cloth(s)*
- Rubber or latex gloves*
- Aprons*
- Rubber bands*
What material is best for tie-dye?
Any natural fiber is great for tie-dye: cotton, rayon, hemp, linen, ramie etc. If you can’t find 100% natural shirts a 90% cotton and 10% polyester or lycra is ok, but avoid 50/50 blends (come out very pale).
What dye do I use for tie dying?
Though you can use a variety of dyes to do tie-dye, our recommended and most popular is the Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion type Dye for all cotton, rayon, hemp and other plant fibers.
What are some tie dye patterns?
Here is a list of the tie-dye patterns we’ll cover.
- Spiral.
- Crumple.
- Bullseye.
- Sunburst.
- Horizontal Stripes.
- Diagonal Stripes.
- Vertical Stripes.
- Box Folds.
Does tie dye stain grass?
When tie-dying with students, I recommend using a fiber reactive dye like Procion dye or even a tie-dye kit found at a craft supply store. If you are mixing urea into your dye and applying the dye outside, do not let the dye run into the grass. The urea mixed into the dye will kill the grass.
Is it better to tie-dye shirts wet or dry?
We generally recommend washing your fabric and leaving it damp before tie-dyeing, as the dye has an easier time saturating the fabric when it’s wet. Applying dye to dry fabric results in more color saturation but less uniform permeation throughout the fabric.
Can you tie-dye canvas bags?
A canvas tote bag is an excellent first tie-dye project. The low cost makes experimentation affordable, and the size keeps the folding and tying process easy to manage.
Is RIT good for tie-dye?
RIT is perfect for tie-dyeing, as I’m sure the RIT people will be happy to tell you. Soak the finished shirts in hot or boiling very salted water to set the dye more permanently.
Can you tie-dye with Kool Aid?
Mix 1 package Kool-Aid for each color you want and 1 ounce of vinegar in individual plastic bowls. Dip rubber-banded ends in bowls (make sure you wear gloves or your hands will stain). To set colors, iron on medium-high using an ironing cloth between shirt and iron. Let set for 24 hours before washing.