Summer Bucket List : Tie Dye Shirts

 Summer Bucket List : 

Happy Saturday : Part of my Bullet Journal is a bucket list- so how is you summer list going ? We had fun making Tie Dye shirts this weekend with the kids. 

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My Weekend Project : Tie Dye Shirts

In brief, here’s how to tie dye.

• Food coloring in your choice of colors
• White vinegar
• Shirts or accessories to dye
• Condiment squeeze bottles
• Salt
• Gloves
• Something to protect your work surface
• Plastic bags
• Rubber bands
• Large bowl

1. Prep your supplies, and set up your work area.

2. Soak 

   Combine one part vinegar and one part water in a large bowl, making sure there is enough liquid to fully submerge the item you want to dye. Place the item in the bowl and let soak for one hour. This will allow you to achieve vibrant results. After an hour, remove the item and wring it out to remove excess liquid. 

3. Choose and Create Your Design

4. Mix and Apply Dye

   Fill a squeeze condiment bottle with about half a cup of water and then add approximately 15 drops of food coloring. Shake to mix. Repeat for each color you’d like to use. Then, apply the food coloring solutions to the fabric just like you would if you were using regular dye. Be sure to apply the food coloring to both sides of the clothing item to ensure even coverage. When finished, place the item in a plastic grocery bag. Let sit for a minimum of eight hours to ensure the food coloring has time to set. We recommend waiting even longer for the most eye-popping results. 

5. . Rinse and Wash 

   Wearing plastic gloves, take the item out of the bag and carefully remove the rubber bands while rinsing under cool water. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear. Finally, wash the item separately using hot water and gentle laundry detergent. Dry using high heat to help set the food coloring dye. We recommend washing the item by itself for the first several washes to avoid staining your other clothes