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