Another thing we have done is do the shirt in certain sport teams colors and then i added heat transfer vinyl to it like this denver broncos tie dye shirt.
Tie dye rubber band patterns before and after.
Rinse the shirt until the water runs clear.
Banded box pattern tie dye results.
You twist a t shirt garment or other cloth item tie it in various places with rubber bands and then dye it.
Use 250ml of soda ash per gallon of water.
Before you tie the shirt you must let it sit in a bath of soda ash and warm water for five minutes.
We also attempted the tie dyeing with rit dye.
Once you re done you ll secure with a rubber band.
3 rubber bands are perfect for this making 6 sections.
Ombre tie dye method.
If you re not a traditionalist tie dye connoseobuir why not go for an ombre look to give your t shirt some edge.
Let s take a look at how to tie dye mandalas.
There are different methods that you can use to get different techniques but the most common is using string rubber bands and even zip ties below we share tips and tecniques for a succesful tie dye project.
Here s how to make it.
This tie dye pattern looks like a target or bulls eye.
Apply the dye to the fabric.
Wrap it in saran wrap and let it sit.
This design utilizes the same folding technique as the box fold.
The folding scrunching with rubber bands is a very important step for creating fine patterns.
After a good rinsing and then drying.
Make it wet and then wring out excess water so the dye soaks in better.
When finished the twisted and folded areas of the shirt reveal a cool colored pattern.
From there you can add more bands inside or outside of the star or just leave it alone for one giant star.
If you wish to create smaller patterns keep the folds narrow and for larger designs keep wider folds on the fabric.
Wash the shirt in cold water with no detergent.
A 100 cotton white shirt.
I am answering the question with another tie dye technique.
A large bowl or a bucket.
The tighter the rubber bands the better the results will be because the folds will resist the color from reaching those places.
Simple folded pattern tie dye technique.
Tightly secure the boxed fabric with rubber bands.
Lay the t shirt flat.
Tie dye is a well loved activity around our house.
Add rubber bands and follow the tie dye pattern of your choice.
Tie dying is exactly what it sounds like.
Tie dye is such a great craft activity because you can experiment with so many different colors and patterns.
Flip the fabric over and repeat on the backside.
This makes the shirts take the dye in better.
Pinch center of the garment and rubber band both layers about 1 to 2 inches from center.