In this video i demonstrate and explain how to tie and dye this blue and white spiral tie dye shirt.
Marble swirl technique tie dye shirt.
How to spiral tie dye.
Secure the fabric with 3 or more rubber bands.
You ll find that while the process of tie dyeing a wet or dry shirt is similar there s a distinct difference in the results of each technique.
Learn how easy it is to create incredible marble designs with just some shaving cream and rit all purpose dye.
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Tie dyeing is a simple way to turn a plain t shirt into a work of art.
Keep twisting in the same direction until the whole piece of fabric is wrapped into a spiral shape.
Using your fingers pinch the center of the fabric and twist.
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A t shirt or pillowcase and want to prevent the dye from bleeding through to the back place a piece of cardboard in between the front and back.
Though the earliest recorded use of this surface dying technique was in peru in around 500ad it didn t gain popularity in the united states until the late 1960s when it became associated with hippie culture.
Pour solution in a small squeeze bottle.
Leave it at that for a rather simple circle or for a more vibrant pattern like shown above wrap another rubber band binding just fabric this time a little ways below the marble.
Let sit for 10 30 minutes watching for color change.
This folding technique creates the traditional spiral design that you see on a lot of rainbow tie dye t shirts.
Tie dyeing is a great way to make a plain white garment look more interesting and colorful.
Spiral tie dye pattern.
The trick to getting the design is to twist the shirt into a disk then wrap rubber.
Learn how to create a tie dye shirt with a swirl design.
If you are dyeing something that is double sided i e.
Fold your t shirt with any tie dye technique spiral accordion etc secure with rubber bands optional add 3 4 cup water and 1 4 cup bleach to your spray bottle set to spray spray top of shirt.
Wearing rubber gloves mix four tablespoons of rit all purpose liquid dye with one cup of very hot water.
The classic swirling technique is so cool so fun to do.