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Matching Tie Dye Set

by Rit Dye |

Item # 302113338P133
Beginner 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Cotton T-shirt
  • Denim Shorts
  • Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye (Aquamarine, Fuchsia and Lemon Yellow used in this project)
  • Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
  • Plastic Squeeze Bottles
  • Rubber Bands
  • Salt
  • Baking Rack and Tray
  • Measuring Cup
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Plastic Table Cover
  • Paper Towels
  • Microwave

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prewash clothing in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
  2. Place clothing on baking rack with a tray under it. This keeps the dye from puddling under the fabric.
  3. Crumple fabric together.  
  4. Wearing rubber gloves, mix 1/2 cup of well-shaken liquid dye with two cups of hot tap water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Pour into a squirt bottle. Shake well. Repeat for each color. For this project, we used Aquamarine, Fuchsia and Lemon Yellow.
  5. Squeeze dye onto clothing in random sections. Flip and repeat.
  6. To help set the dye, we recommend using your microwave. Wrap the dyed fabric in plastic wrap and seal the edges. Place the wrapped fabric on a paper towel in the microwave and heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Plastic will puff up, creating a heat chamber that helps bond the dye with the fabric. Once the microwave is done, remove the clothing and open the plastic, letting it cool down.
  7. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative on the clothing. It enhances the color, increases color retention and prevents dye from bleeding into white areas. Follow these instructions.
  8. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

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