WELCOME!

A splash of dye can provide a good dose of optimism during a heavy time. This class will showcase multiple techniques for tying and dyeing your items.

In this Workshop we will:
1. Learn how to choose colors that pop
2. Learn about where tie dye comes from
3. Learn 4 tying techniques to create different patterns
4. Learn about dye application and best practices to achieve results

INSTRUCTIONS

Tie Dye is such a fun process to play with color and make new things. In this workshop, we will cover: how to prep, tie, dye, and wash dyed items. As far as the patterns, we’ll walk you through the most well-known patterns: the swirl and the bullseye. We will also showcase Shibori inspired patterns and opportunities for custom creations. 

SUPPLIES IN KIT:
One-Step Tie Dye with Squirt bottles
The “one-step” in these kit names refers to the missing step of needing to soak garments in a mixture of water and soda ash before dyeing, making these kits so easy to use. Just add water to the dry dye powder in neat squeeze bottles.
Rubber bands
Rubber gloves
Plastic table cover

SET UP
You will need to set up a work area that is flat. We will be tyeing and folding our wet bundles on a table and then putting them into the trays to dye. You will need paper towels and a bag for trash nearby.

IMPORTANT
Dye maintains its potency for only 48-72 hours. I recommend activating only the colors and amounts you plan on using in a given session to avoid wasting dye. 

WHAT TO DYE
Our kits come with tote bags, t-shirts and bandanas. You can also grab something from your closet to upcycle. There is enough dye for several items. That is TOTALLY up to you! The one important requirement for anything you’re dyeing is that it’s a natural fiber: 100% cotton, silk, rayon, and wool are all great options. Acrylic / polyester fabrics won’t work.

TIE DYE PREP
Prep is only step: dunk item(s) in water and ring out excess water. We will do this together during the workshop.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WASHING AFTER WORKSHOP
Wash out in cold water without opening bundle until water runs clear.
Then open, and rinse more until water runs clear.
IF you like, you can put into a Vinegar bath. 1 cup vinegar to 1 gallon water.
Then put in washing machine with cold water, gentle cycle, with similar colors.