I'm a visual learner...tie dye?

[cshelzy]

has anyone used the fabric spray paint? any ideas on how to use it
for this project?

everyones shirts look great!

[ceecee]

teeshttp://tees
These are our tees...can't post a photo, but they turned out great.

[kat3668]

1.Go here.....http://www.imageshack.us/

2.click browse and find your pic... click on it

3 click host it

then copy and paste... hotlink for forum in your post.

They should show up. :goodvibes I love seeing everyones shirts!

[Naisy68]

brie182 -- Loved the video - how old is she?? She did a great job!! Very helpful too, thanks soo much!!

Thanks so much for the inspiration everyone!! These are great!! Gonna try doing this tomorrow for our trip in July.

[Tinker_]

Just wanted to update with a few new pics :)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/cassiselby/109_1831.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/cassiselby/109_1837.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/cassiselby/109_1938.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/cassiselby/109_1833.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/cassiselby/109_1940.jpg

[GoofyWalker]

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[disney4metoo]

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[ZannaLand]

subscribing :)

[ZannaLand]

forgot to actually, you know, subscribe! :P Blame moms panel application brain on that one!

[stacielee]

Subscribing!!

[PixieDust32]

Hi, here some shirts I'd made...

http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/

[avic77]

Anyone have the outline Mickey head i can print and trace??

[PixieDust32]

http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo319/RustManFan/Disney%20Stuff/HeadBlue-1.jpg

[PixieDust32]

I found this one in photobucket.

[brettcw23]

I am planning on making theses shirts for all of the family that is going in Apr. So it's going to 4 adult females, 2 males and 4 little ones. Does anyone suggest a specific brand of T-shirt? I am also specifically looking to get shirts that are cut for women. Any thoughts on where to get those?

[PixieDust32]

I am planning on making theses shirts for all of the family that is going in Apr. So it's going to 4 adult females, 2 males and 4 little ones. Does anyone suggest a specific brand of T-shirt? I am also specifically looking to get shirts that are cut for women. Any thoughts on where to get those?

I use hanes,fruit of the loom unisex type shirts 100% cotton, those are great because of the cotton count.
Women fitted shirts try merona from Target, I had used those a lot, v and crew neck, just make sure you don't dry them all the way, low dry or go one size bigger, also the fitted shirts from Michael's Jerzzes (spelling?) you can check here for directions:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2028914

Have fun!! :cool1:

[brettcw23]

Thanks for the info Pixie!
I got a tshirt from JoAnn Fabrics yesterday to use for the trial run and I realized after the fact that it's a 50/50 blend, not 100% cotton. Is that going to make a really noticable difference? I even got it from the same aisle as the tie dye kits! I WILL make sure to get 100% whenever I do the ones that are going to be for the family.

[PixieDust32]

Thanks for the info Pixie!
I got a tshirt from JoAnn Fabrics yesterday to use for the trial run and I realized after the fact that it's a 50/50 blend, not 100% cotton. Is that going to make a really noticable difference? I even got it from the same aisle as the tie dye kits! I WILL make sure to get 100% whenever I do the ones that are going to be for the family.

Oh bummer, well it does make a difference with the colors, you colors would be pastels and not really vivid, if you want them just to practice that would be fine then. I made the same mistake on my very first shirts ;) so don't feel bad.
Next time make sure they're 100% cotton, the thicker the cotton the better. Wal mart has organic cotton faded glory brand and those are great as well.

[brettcw23]

Great too know! I really want to do the red and black ones for my daughters and nieces. When I saw them in your post, I knew the girls would love them. they all have little re\black Minnie mouse hair clips, so they would go together perfect. My wife and sis-in-law have done 95% of the planning so this will be my major contribution!

[PixieDust32]

Great too know! I really want to do the red and black ones for my daughters and nieces. When I saw them in your post, I knew the girls would love them. they all have little re\black Minnie mouse hair clips, so they would go together perfect. My wife and sis-in-law have done 95% of the planning so this will be my major contribution!

Cool! You can do it. I don't know what kind of dye you have, if you want them to look vivid like the ones I made I can help you with the colors mix, depending on the kind of dye, also if you want some white on them. Black is fun to work with.

[brettcw23]

Tulip kit with red, yellow and blue.
Then I bought a separate one of black (also tulip)
And the soda ash was Tulip as well. It all came from JoAnn fabrics.
I do have a Wal Mart, Michael's, Target and other non big chain crafts places nearby, so I can probably get most things that you may suggest. I'll have to post the Minnie Mouse hair clips. But they would be perfect with the red\black combo. I think the adults are okay with whatever colors we do. Any suggestions you give will be taken as Gospel!!!!
:worship:

[PixieDust32]

:thumbsup2

[brettcw23]

Did the stitching and soda ash on Sunday.
Did the swirling, rubber banding and dying tonight!
I am afraid that I didn't use enough rubber bands around the Mickey ears. It seemed like the black crept past the rubber bands. But at least I know now before I go to make the good ones. So tomorrow night I'll rinse them out in the utility tub and drop them in the washer (warm, right?)
I've seen mention of synthropol(?) What is it and where can it be bought?

[brettcw23]

Here are the clips that the tie dye shirts are supposed to go with.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4811.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4811.jpg)

[PixieDust32]

Here are the clips that the tie dye shirts are supposed to go with.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4811.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4811.jpg)

Ohh how cute! The black/white/red would go perfect with those. You can also put a matching bow on the shirts.

[PixieDust32]

I posted these pictures on the other thread......




OK, this is how they look when getting ready to wash them.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/PixieDust320/Random/IMG_0447.jpg

[PixieDust32]

Did the stitching and soda ash on Sunday.
Did the swirling, rubber banding and dying tonight!
I am afraid that I didn't use enough rubber bands around the Mickey ears. It seemed like the black crept past the rubber bands. But at least I know now before I go to make the good ones. So tomorrow night I'll rinse them out in the utility tub and drop them in the washer (warm, right?)
I've seen mention of synthropol(?) What is it and where can it be bought?

Yes, lots of rubber bands really thigh, some times the dye gets past the rubber bands anyway.

Tomorrow after 24 hours had past, rinse them in the sink or tub, squeeze the excess dye, then to the washer.
You can find Synthropol at AC moore or Art store, but if you don't have it you can also use Cheer or any mild soap, sprinkle some salt also.

[brettcw23]

We have Dreft and All (free and clear & for colors)in the house.
I did get the iron on rhinestones to outline the Mickey ears for the little girls in the family ( and maybe my bro-in-law to embarass him ;-)
I didn't think about the bows. How do you add them? Do you make them and sew them on?

[PixieDust32]

We have Dreft and All (free and clear & for colors)in the house.
I did get the iron on rhinestones to outline the Mickey ears for the little girls in the family ( and maybe my bro-in-law to embarass him ;-)
I didn't think about the bows. How do you add them? Do you make them and sew them on?

Haha I can see your bro in law wearing his shirt with bling bling :rotfl:

With the same ribbon just make a little bow and then hand sew it.

[brettcw23]

OK, here was my first attempts!
The 2nd one was a 50/50 shirt and the 1st one was 100% cotton. There was a HUGE difference in how the colors came out (dull vs. very crisp and vibrant)
The one where the Mickey ears look like a heart...that one needed more rubber bands around the Mickey ears! Lesson learned. Thes pics were after I rinsed, but before I washed them. I think I may outline the 'heart' one with rhinestones so that it's not a complete waste. I'm pleased with the other one tthough.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4819.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4819.jpg)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4821.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4821.jpg)

[PixieDust32]

OK, here was my first attempts!
The 2nd one was a 50/50 shirt and the 1st one was 100% cotton. There was a HUGE difference in how the colors came out (dull vs. very crisp and vibrant)
The one where the Mickey ears look like a heart...that one needed more rubber bands around the Mickey ears! Lesson learned. Thes pics were after I rinsed, but before I washed them. I think I may outline the 'heart' one with rhinestones so that it's not a complete waste. I'm pleased with the other one tthough.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4819.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4819.jpg)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/th_DSCN4821.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/brettcw/?action=view&current=DSCN4821.jpg)


Very nice for your first time :thumbsup2 Yes, the 50/50 is just no good tie dye, the other shirt you can fix it with the stones or with fabric marker, or bleach pen.
Great job, your spiral looks nice and not a lot of white :cheer2:
Now you know, more rubber bands and really thigh.

Thanks for sharing! :yay:

[maxsmom]

subsribing so I can find this later! I love all of the shirts.

[PixieDust32]

Welcome MaxMom. :thumbsup2

[brettcw23]

I only washed my shirts one time. Do I need to wash them again before wearing them or adding on the diamonds for my girls (my 5 yr old keeps asking about adding the diamonds!)

[PixieDust32]

I only washed my shirts one time. Do I need to wash them again before wearing them or adding on the diamonds for my girls (my 5 yr old keeps asking about adding the diamonds!)

One time is enough. After washing and drying them, go ahead and iron them and add the stones.
How they turned out? :yay:

[tlh0726]

I posted on the arts and crafts section and thought I would share here also.
Here are my shirts before I put them in the washer
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu343/tlh0726/20100131_0944.jpg

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu343/tlh0726/20100131_0945.jpg

[PixieDust32]

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[PixieDust32]

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[PixieDust32]

Hi everybody! Just wanted to share my latest designs....

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0900-1.jpg


Happy St. Patric's day Polo.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0903-1.jpg




Tank top.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0889.jpg

I made this tank top for a friend but I got too much white on it, I was worried that too much dye would messed up the design I had in mind so i didn't apply lot of dye. I love the way it looks but it bothers me so I going to re do it.


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0890.jpg



http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0893.jpg

The back looks super and sexy too.




A boys 3 color combo polo...

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0905.jpg


100% organic cotton polo, I used 3 different shades of blue.


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0907-1.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0908-1.jpg



Any questions, let me know, I'll be happy to help, and if you want to see more pics of these shirts you can view them in my album...

http://pbckt.com/sY.ii

http://pbckt.com/sY.dZ2


:cheer2:

[tammyroo]

PixieDust
I have noticed that your shirts tend to be a lot more vivid and brighter. Is that due to the dyes you use or just the 100% cotton factor or because of the technique..or maybe a combination of factors?
I am going to attempt to do four of them before a trip in May and I want to get ALL of my stuff together before making the attempt.

[PixieDust32]

PixieDust
I have noticed that your shirts tend to be a lot more vivid and brighter. Is that due to the dyes you use or just the 100% cotton factor or because of the technique..or maybe a combination of factors?
I am going to attempt to do four of them before a trip in May and I want to get ALL of my stuff together before making the attempt.

It might be a combination of factors. I use of course 100% cotton, heavy cotton and organic cotton, the better the quality of the shirt the best it would look. Also I use dharma fabric reactive dye, its much better than the kits dye, except jacquard kits.

Have fun making your shirts. Make sure you get enough supplies for all your shirts to make them at once, dye varies depending of the mix lots, the colors might not be the same. Take your time, your trip is not until May so you have time.

:thumbsup2 Good Luck.

[PixieDust32]

my latest designs...

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1257.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1254.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1252.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1273.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1260.jpg

[lindsayp]

wow these look awesome! i will have to try this for our trip!

[tinkerbellybutton]

I saw someone did stitch and tink shirts. Where did you get the outline? I'd love to make these for our upcoming trip and my boys love stitch, and I love tink. Also can you get dye in many different colors? I'd love to make DH a camoflauge colored one. He's in Iraq right now, National Guard, and I think I could get him to agree with wearing one if its camo colored, but not sure if those colors are available. Thanks for any help.

[mommyof3princess27]

Michaels has a camo tie dye kit

[PixieDust32]

I saw someone did stitch and tink shirts. Where did you get the outline? I'd love to make these for our upcoming trip and my boys love stitch, and I love tink. Also can you get dye in many different colors? I'd love to make DH a camoflauge colored one. He's in Iraq right now, National Guard, and I think I could get him to agree with wearing one if its camo colored, but not sure if those colors are available. Thanks for any help.

You can just print the shapes from the web.

The camo colors are Brown, dark green and black! :thumbsup2

[tinkerbellybutton]

Thanks you guys are the best!!!!!

[graygables]

I saw someone did stitch and tink shirts. Where did you get the outline? I'd love to make these for our upcoming trip and my boys love stitch, and I love tink. Also can you get dye in many different colors? I'd love to make DH a camoflauge colored one. He's in Iraq right now, National Guard, and I think I could get him to agree with wearing one if its camo colored, but not sure if those colors are available. Thanks for any help.

Something you can also do that is MUCH easier is to print and cut out the shape. Order some tie dye shirts (including camo) from https://www.tiedyeusa.com/scripts/live.wsc/site.w?location=olc/catalog.w&top=catalog&parent=1000&action=showAll&frames=no&target=main&sponsor=000001. Go to the post office and get some priority mail boxes (the skinny ones) and put them inside the shirt (leave them flat, it's to protect the back). Mix 1 part bleach to 3 parts water in a fine mist spray bottle. Lay the shirt outside on a hard surface and place the cut-out shape. Lightly spritz around the shape, then carefully lift it off to not spill any bleach solution that may have puddled. Put the shirt in the wash within about 5-10 minutes. I use a product called "Bleach Stop", but I understand that vinegar works OK, too. It makes a very cool shirt with a lot less hassle than the tie dye process (believe me, I know ;) ) This is obviously not something little kids can do (bleach), but they can help place the shapes or even cut them out. We always get lots of comments on ours.

[tinkerbellybutton]

Something you can also do that is MUCH easier is to print and cut out the shape. Order some tie dye shirts (including camo) from https://www.tiedyeusa.com/scripts/live.wsc/site.w?location=olc/catalog.w&top=catalog&parent=1000&action=showAll&frames=no&target=main&sponsor=000001. Go to the post office and get some priority mail boxes (the skinny ones) and put them inside the shirt (leave them flat, it's to protect the back). Mix 1 part bleach to 3 parts water in a fine mist spray bottle. Lay the shirt outside on a hard surface and place the cut-out shape. Lightly spritz around the shape, then carefully lift it off to not spill any bleach solution that may have puddled. Put the shirt in the wash within about 5-10 minutes. I use a product called "Bleach Stop", but I understand that vinegar works OK, too. It makes a very cool shirt with a lot less hassle than the tie dye process (believe me, I know ;) ) This is obviously not something little kids can do (bleach), but they can help place the shapes or even cut them out. We always get lots of comments on ours.

Oh that sounds easy for the tink and stitch shirts. Do you have any pictures of the shirts you did this way? I'd love to see them. I know for sure we are going to do the Mickey ones ourselves, my kids love to tie dye, but for the extra shirts I wouldn't be opposed to something easier!:blush:

[wildernesswookies]

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0889.jpg

I LOVE THIS!!

Did you use the basic technique from page #1 of this thread?

How did you get the MM head so pink and keep so much white around it?

Where your pink and purple colors are, is the design like that because of where you put your rubberbands?

Once you have if rubberbanded, you just die each section with a different color die?

Sorry to ask so many questions, trying to get brave enough to try this.
Thanks!

[PixieDust32]

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_0889.jpg

I LOVE THIS!!

Did you use the basic technique from page #1 of this thread?
Yes is the same, I just place the Ears on another areas.

How did you get the MM head so pink and keep so much white around it?
That was from the rubber bands and once it was tied I didn't applied too much dye, therefore the front has a lot of white.

Where your pink and purple colors are, is the design like that because of where you put your rubberbands?
Yes is how you applied the day and the rubberbands.

Once you have if rubberbanded, you just die each section with a different color die?
Yes, the same way.
Sorry to ask so many questions, trying to get brave enough to try this.
Thanks!

Don't worry, you can ask me, its fine. :wizard:

[wildernesswookies]

Thank Pixie!
Has anyone used ribbed tanks? Do they turn out ok?

[PixieDust32]

Thank Pixie!
Has anyone used ribbed tanks? Do they turn out ok?

I think that one is ribbed ♥ this one is too...

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1530.jpg

[bgsnmky]

Just posted on the other tye dye thread...so thought I would post here..we used both methods..
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36326404#post36326404

post number 2129. I am hooked and want to make more :cool1:

[PixieDust32]

Just posted on the other tye dye thread...so thought I would post here..we used both methods..
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36326404#post36326404

post number 2129. I am hooked and want to make more :cool1:

Cool! they look super.

I know some people use that resist and it works fine for them, for me not so much, I had tried and it was messy for me, you have to remove it with hot water and it was just too complicate it for me :sick: I always try different things to see what works better. I'm glad it worked for you! :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing ♥

The last pic looks like a 50/50? How did you use the resist? Thanks

[PixieDust32]

Check out this cutie ♥ :lovestruc

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1549.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1556.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1561.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_1517.jpg

[PixieDust32]

OK, someone asked me to try to make a pillowcase, so I did. It turned out way better than I expected. I think it looks amazing.
The colors are bright and cool.

I think it can be perfect for character's autographs, with a fabric safe permanent marker.

So here is a couple of pics.... Hope ya'll like them.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Pillowcases%20backpacks%20tote%20bags%20n%20more/IMG_1378.jpg


The ears come out perfect! I love it :lovestruc

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Pillowcases%20backpacks%20tote%20bags%20n%20more/IMG_1380.jpg


Pooh is ready for a nap :yay:

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Pillowcases%20backpacks%20tote%20bags%20n%20more/IMG_1383.jpg

[Bondfan531]

I'm getting really peeved with my stuff. I put countless rubberbands around the MM heads and have them so tight it hurts my fingers to loop them one more time :rotfl2: but I STILL cannot get clear white definition like your's and I'm two steps from tossing them all out the frappin window. GRRRRRRRR and the trip is 3 weeks from Friday.

[PixieDust32]

I'm getting really peeved with my stuff. I put countless rubberbands around the MM heads and have them so tight it hurts my fingers to loop them one more time :rotfl2: but I STILL cannot get clear white definition like your's and I'm two steps from tossing them all out the frappin window. GRRRRRRRR and the trip is 3 weeks from Friday.

Oh I'm sorry :hug: don't feel bad, even for me sometimes I don't get the white line :confused3 I'd noticed that with the blue and green I don't get the line like I do with the reds, orange, purple... I don't know why but it happens to me too :headache:

[bmldisney]

Thanks for all the great pics! I picked up all my supplies and I'm going to give it a shot this weekend! Love the pillowcase :thumbsup2

[graygables]

I'm getting really peeved with my stuff. I put countless rubberbands around the MM heads and have them so tight it hurts my fingers to loop them one more time :rotfl2: but I STILL cannot get clear white definition like your's and I'm two steps from tossing them all out the frappin window. GRRRRRRRR and the trip is 3 weeks from Friday.

Part of it is also not over-saturating the Mickey part so the dye wicks up. Are you leaving the shirt damp after soaking in the soda ash solution? Sometimes dry fabric wicks more. When I did these, I'd spin mine out in the washer which left just enough moisture. Something else you can do is the bleach technique (spray bleach solution mentioned earlier) if you want to lighten the area around the Mickey or correct any boo-boos.

[PixieDust32]

Yes that too, if you put a lot of dye then it would go all over the place. My shirts are always wet, not soaking dripping wet but with enough water to get pretty patterns, the dye needs the soda ash water to be "fixed" > I just wring them with my hands and then apply the dye. You can use bleach pen to outline your mickey after your shirt is washed and dry. :thumbsup2

[PixieDust32]

Thanks for all the great pics! I picked up all my supplies and I'm going to give it a shot this weekend! Love the pillowcase :thumbsup2

Awesome! Have fun :hippie:

[PixieDust32]

I also made these dresses, it was a lot of work I got frustrated too just a little :rolleyes1 :cloud9: but they turned out cool, the first one has a lot of white the second one I added more dye.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Dresses%20tie%20dye/IMG_1471.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Dresses%20tie%20dye/IMG_1476.jpg



http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Dresses%20tie%20dye/IMG_1711.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/Dresses%20tie%20dye/IMG_1710.jpg

[Bondfan531]

I'm leaving them wet after soaking. Maybe I'm just using too much dye on the mm head. Who knows. I do know I'm getting pissed though :rotfl2: Gonna try one more time then I'm done. Making this southern girl growwwwwllllllllllllll. :rotfl2:

[PixieDust32]

Yes, wet is fine, not dripping but wet and try less dye, put a little but kind spread it with your hand a little and you can tell when you have enought. Good Luck and I know it gets frustrating sometimes, just take a break and have fun.

[TheFairestOfThemAll]

wow! i just came across this thread and now i wanna go and make my own! everybody did a fantastic job!

[PixieDust32]

:thumbsup2

[Pams1st]

After you baste Mickey, when do you pull out the dental floss that you used to baste him with?

Must you do a Mickey on the front and back?

Thanks!

[PixieDust32]

After you baste Mickey, when do you pull out the dental floss that you used to baste him with?

Must you do a Mickey on the front and back?

Thanks!

Yes you pull it out!

[graygables]

After you baste Mickey, when do you pull out the dental floss that you used to baste him with?

Must you do a Mickey on the front and back?

Thanks!

After you finish dying the shirt, CAREFULLY snip the dental floss and pull it out before dropping it in the washing machine (or however you decide to rinse).

I never did a Mickey on the back unless it was requested, so it's really up to you. I got much better results one layer at a time.

[PixieDust32]

Some Pix of the day... :D Lots of color to bright your day!

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_4010.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/IMG_4023.jpg


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Hope everybody is doing great! :D

[skhermsmeyer]

BUMP! :goodvibes


Going to attempt this weekend! :rotfl2::eek::woohoo::rolleyes1

(I still can't believe I've never done tie dye before!) Should be interesting with a 3 year old's help!

[angelajo]

you are so patient! LOL tx for sharing!!

[momo2080]

Hi,
I followed the directions and got some cute t-shirts made. Now the only question I have is how do u get your spirals so perfect? mine are so less defined.

Thanks for any help:)

[graygables]

Hi,
I followed the directions and got some cute t-shirts made. Now the only question I have is how do u get your spirals so perfect? mine are so less defined.

Thanks for any help:)

When I was making mine, I'd spread the shirt on the top of the work table and as I was twisting to the spiral, I would use my other hand to pleat, pleat, pleat. I wanted the "disk" to be no more than about 2" thick in order to get good dye application. I also worked with the shirts slightly damp (spun them out in the washer.

[momo2080]

When I was making mine, I'd spread the shirt on the top of the work table and as I was twisting to the spiral, I would use my other hand to pleat, pleat, pleat. I wanted the "disk" to be no more than about 2" thick in order to get good dye application. I also worked with the shirts slightly damp (spun them out in the washer.

thanks for the tip! Im making my second batch today... will try this:)

[jenseib]

So you use the bleach pen after you wash and dry...then how long do you leave it on? and then you wash again I assume