Spiral Tie Dye Rubber Bands

The spiral pattern is a classic tie dye look.
Spiral tie dye rubber bands. Slide the rubber bands under and over the spiral so that the fabric will hold its shape during the dyeing process. Using this method of tying you ll create a design with your design that corkscrews out from the middle point of your spiral. Wear your dust mask and dissolve 1 cup 8 oz of soda ash fixer per gallon of warm water. This makes the shirts take the dye in better.
Rinse well with water until excess dye is removed. Apply dye on wedges alternating colors and using as many colors as desired. Rubber bands or tied string is used to hold the fabric together. Every year we have a big get together for the 4th of july and everyone creates their own shirt.
A 100 cotton white shirt. Before you tie the shirt you must let it sit in a bath of soda ash and warm water for five minutes. A large bowl or a bucket. Use rubber bands or string to tie the cloth tube off at even intervals.
Add rubber bands and follow the tie dye pattern of your choice. Rinse the shirt until the water runs clear. Wash the shirt in cold water with no detergent. If the spacing between your.
Carefully turn shirt over keeping spiral intact and apply more dye if color has not completely soaked through fabric. Soak the tied garments about 5 15 minutes until saturated. The trick to getting the design is to twist the shirt into a disk then wrap rubber bands around it. Tie dyeing is a great way to make a plain white garment look more interesting and colorful.
Wrap it in saran wrap and let it sit. The most popular design is the spiral. Let set for 6 to 8 hours.