Hey there (yet again) I saw some stuff you guys have on Tie Dyes, and I think it's really awesome. The thing is, I'd really rather make my own shirts and such, because that's just the way I am. Anywhom, I don't know if you guys have a section for this or not ( I personally think you guys have WAAAAY to much sections to look through them all.) but I'd like to know the actual process. I know that there is some twisting and rubberbands involved and such, but can someone please explain it in detail, because I'd like to get it right. Also for the dye, do I have to buy all sorts of colors, or do they sell one Dye bottle that is made to look tie-dye? Thank you guys in advance. Peace and Love, John. Power to the People!
it's pretty simple you bunch up the shirt with the bands. Each type of bunch will make a different desighn I'd look that part up, and once you have a ball, disc, or roll of shirt dip it in as many dies as you like
You can buy tie dye kits, which makes it easy for the beginner, I would recommend doing it this way to begin with. They are very easy to use, just follow the instructions and get great results. You can try more fancy stuff later on when you are more experienced.
When I did it earlier this summer I just bought loads of different colour die and some dye-salt which stope the colours from running when you wash. I just twisted up some old clothes, knotted them and left them in a bucket of the dye for about an hour or so. When you first wear them, they'll be very stiff but after a first wash they'll be soft again. Remember, number one rule, have fun!!!!!! Peace and love to one and all xxxxxxx
I looked up some tutorials and I learned the actual process. Unfortunately, I'm still a young fellow, so I'll have to wait till my mom can buy me the kit next weekend, but I should be tie dying with my girlfriend which sohould make it all the more merrier. Thanks again guys for the support.
at 27 your mommy has to buy you a dye kit? most crafting stores at least have a knock off of the Jacquard kit. and I'm moving this to Fiber arts in Fashion/Crafts.
LOL, that's a good point, should'nt you be buying your own stuff at you age??? I mean I was married and raising two kids by the time I was 25. The Jaquard kits are excellent, the best one I have tried so far, I can fully recommend them. Don't forget to buy a good quality t-shirt or garment, so it will last the longest time possible. Ebay is a good source for these, although you may need Mummy to use her credit card. Sorry, just kidding around.
egad... how many tie dye threads are we going to have at hipforums? isn't like a zillion enough already? lol... And yes, dude - stop getting your mom to buy you stuff like that! seriously!
Maybe I'm not 27? Maybe I am.... take a wild guess. Thanks I'll look into the Jacquard kit, and sorry for the "zillion"th Tie Dye thread.
craftbits.com has a really neat tutorial on tie-dye but I can't remember where it is and my head hurts too bad to search haha take a look on that site.
the knitting and crocheting threads - despite them being the same craft over and over again - have a new topic each time, as far as I'm aware. There aren't dozens of 'how do I crochet' threads, as far as I know.
at least he spelled tie dye correctly... dude, did you go to the master thread and look at the threads linked in it? asking "How do you do it" is pretty vague. Are there certain patterns you want?
