TIE AND DYE1
TIE AND DYE
There are several different tying methods you can use, as well as a variety of dyes
Part 1:Tying the Fabric
1.Make a basic spiral. The spiral pattern is a classic tie dye look. By tying your fabric in this manner, a large spiral with small flecks will be centered on the fabric.
Spread your material out on a flat surface.
Pinch the center of the fabric with your thumb and two fingers.
Twist the fabric while holding it down with your fingers. The fabric should begin to form a spiral shape. Flatten the fabric after each twist to prevent the folds from rising.
Bring the loose ends into the circle with your other had.
Slide several large rubber bands around the fabric, positioning them so that they intersect at the center of the bundle. Start with four rubber bands and increase the number as needed to maintain the shape.
2. Tie a knot. You can tie as many knots as you want into a long, strip of fabric. Dying knotted fabric creates a design of color with fine lines of white running through in randomly assorted directions.
Twist the fabric into a long rope form. Hold one end still using one hand. Use your other hand to twist the other end of the fabric until a tight rope forms.
Tie the rope into a knot. Tie as may knots as you can without ripping the fabric.
Reinforce the knots by looping rubber bands over them.
1 Try electric bunching. The electric bunching technique is easy to form but hard to predict. After dyeing the fabric, you should be left with several "shocks" of color dispersed at random through the cloth.
Bunch up the fabric in small, random portions, drawing the entire piece of fabric together into the shape of a ball. Keep as much of the cloth "face," or outside, exposed as possible.
Hold the ball of fabric together by wrapping rubber bands around it or tying it together with twine or string. Tie loosely, and use as much as necessary to retain the shape.
2 Tie off rosettes. The rosette pattern creates a series of small,
There are several different tying methods you can use, as well as a variety of dyes
Part 1:Tying the Fabric
1.Make a basic spiral. The spiral pattern is a classic tie dye look. By tying your fabric in this manner, a large spiral with small flecks will be centered on the fabric.
Spread your material out on a flat surface.
Pinch the center of the fabric with your thumb and two fingers.
Twist the fabric while holding it down with your fingers. The fabric should begin to form a spiral shape. Flatten the fabric after each twist to prevent the folds from rising.
Bring the loose ends into the circle with your other had.
Slide several large rubber bands around the fabric, positioning them so that they intersect at the center of the bundle. Start with four rubber bands and increase the number as needed to maintain the shape.
2. Tie a knot. You can tie as many knots as you want into a long, strip of fabric. Dying knotted fabric creates a design of color with fine lines of white running through in randomly assorted directions.
Twist the fabric into a long rope form. Hold one end still using one hand. Use your other hand to twist the other end of the fabric until a tight rope forms.
Tie the rope into a knot. Tie as may knots as you can without ripping the fabric.
Reinforce the knots by looping rubber bands over them.
1 Try electric bunching. The electric bunching technique is easy to form but hard to predict. After dyeing the fabric, you should be left with several "shocks" of color dispersed at random through the cloth.
Bunch up the fabric in small, random portions, drawing the entire piece of fabric together into the shape of a ball. Keep as much of the cloth "face," or outside, exposed as possible.
Hold the ball of fabric together by wrapping rubber bands around it or tying it together with twine or string. Tie loosely, and use as much as necessary to retain the shape.
2 Tie off rosettes. The rosette pattern creates a series of small,