Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Tye Dye

Summer is PRIME tye-dying time. Tye-dye is such a great activity that everyone can enjoy. Its all very unique and fun as you create a new masterpiece. First, you need the dye, which you can pick up in any arts and crafts store. Second, you need as many large buckets as you have colors. Lastly, pick out what you want to dye, like white tees, a tote bag, or anything else you may think of. Select a large, open outdoors space where you will set this all up. Fill the buckets with some water and squirt the dye in as necessary. Tie rubber bands in twisties all over the shirt to create the design. Dip in the water and squirt the dye directly on-for a darker shade. When done, hang out to dry, then you can wear your shirt as much as you want. You can honestly tell people you made the shirt yourself. Don't wash it with any other clothes, especially the first time, because it fades and sometimes dye leaks. It really fun if you invite over some friends so you can be like, "We made that together." Make it a party!

Information:
> Basic Tye-Dye-ing
http://www.ritdye.com/Tie-Dyeing.46.lasso

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