Create donuts by pushing the tip of some of the rosettes back through the rubber band.
Tie dye patterns with elastic bands.
If you wish to create smaller patterns keep the folds narrow and for larger designs keep wider folds on the fabric.
Tie dying is exactly what it sounds like.
Once you re done you ll secure with a rubber band.
Tightly secure the boxed fabric with rubber bands.
Simply set out bowls of rubber bands clothespins marbles and garments for best results use 100 percent cotton and experiment with a variety of expressive patterns.
Banded box pattern tie dye results.
Flip the fabric over and repeat on the backside.
Start with lightest color.
When finished the twisted and folded areas of the shirt reveal a cool colored pattern.
Remove shirt from dye bath and rinse under running cool water until water runs clear.
The variance is in the rubber band placement and the dye application.
Immerse the shirt in a dye bath for 4 to 10 minutes.
Before you tie the shirt you must let it sit in a bath of soda ash and warm water for five minutes.
Here s how to make it.
Different geometric tie dye shirt patterns are easy even for a beginner.
This tie dye pattern looks like a target or bulls eye.
Don rubber gloves and mix dye following manufacturer s instructions.
A large bowl or a bucket.
Tie dye patterns are defined by how you fold the fabric where you apply rubber bands and where you apply dye color.
Simple folded pattern tie dye technique.
This design utilizes the same folding technique as the box fold.
Cool tie dye patterns aren t complicated.
This makes the shirts take the dye in better.
Do not release ties.
The tighter the rubber bands the better the results will be because the folds will resist the color from reaching those places.
Ombre tie dye method.
After a good rinsing and then drying.
Add a cup of salt to deepen the color if you like.
To begin choose a pattern and gather fabric accordingly.
From there you can add more bands inside or outside of the star or just leave it alone for one giant star.
Pinch center of the garment and rubber band both layers about 1 to 2 inches from center.
If you re not a traditionalist tie dye connoseobuir why not go for an ombre look to give your t shirt some edge.
Apply the dye to the fabric.
The folding scrunching with rubber bands is a very important step for creating fine patterns.
Advanced tie dye patterns are fun but tie dye shirts people love are simple.
Lay the t shirt flat.