How to Tie Dye a T-Shirt

Materials:
- A white t-shirt
- Disposable plastic table cloth or garbage bags
- Gloves
- Large buckets or bowls
- Fabric dye
- Salt
- Plastic squeeze bottles
- Rubber bands
- Plastic bags

Step 1:

Before tie-dying, you will need to set up your work space.To keep mess to a minumum, cover work area with disposable plastic table cloth or garbage bags.

Step 2:

Fill plastic squeeze bottles with fabric dye and water (follow specific directions on box).

Step 3:

To prepare the shirts for dying, tie rubber bands around each t-shirt and dip each shirt in salt water.

Step 4:

With plastic gloves on for skin protection, squeeze desired plastic squeeze bottles with dye onto the t-shirt.

Step 5:

After you are satisfied with the amount of dye and pattern you created on your t-shirt, place the shirt in a plastic bag. Allow to sit overnight.

Step 6:

After being in a bag overnight, rinse tshirt and remove rubberbands. Rinse until the water is clear again. Note: use plastic gloves again to protect skin from dye.

Step 7:

To wash the shirt, place it in the washing machine by itself. Wash with a cold water setting. Let the shirt air dry!
Note: for the next few times after wearing your shirt, it is recommended to wash it seperately.

Step 8:

Enjoy your creation! Wear your new tie-dye shirt with pride.