How to Tie Dye with Fabric Paint

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• White shirt (cotton, pre-washed without fabric softener)
• Classic Tulip® One-Step Tie Dye Kit
• Tulip Soft Fabric Paint, 4-5 colors
• Squeeze bottles
• Water
• Rubber bands
• Gloves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the tie dye with fabric paint. Squeeze approx. 1/2 Tbsp of Tulip Soft Fabric Paint into a squeeze bottle.
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Cover tightly and shake until the dye is well-mixed.
3. Lay out your white shirt and fold in your desired tie dye technique, such as accordion fold.
4. Wrap rubber bands tightly around the folded shirt. These will dictate where the shirt will stay dye-free.
5. Once rubber bands are secure, wet the fabric and remove excess water so that it is damp. Put on the gloves before dyeing the fabric, and cover your surface with plastic to protect it from paint.
6. Tip over the tie dye bottle and apply the dye to your desired areas of the fabric until well-saturated.
7. Once completely colored, remove the rubber bands. For the above watercolor look, rinse lightly (colors will run) and allow to dry completely. For more white sections and brighter colors, allow to dry completely and DO NOT rinse.
8. Once dry, the color has set. Wash and dry as usual before wearing.