Dyeing tutorials

Learn how to easily ice tie dye geode patterns with this in-depth, step by step tutorial on the cool geode tie dye technique.

This easy ice dye tutorial creates a fluid, organic pattern on a big piece of natural linen. If you've never dyed fabric before, it is super simple!

In this tie dye tutorial video I demonstrate how to tie dye a Rainbow Mermaid Scales Ice Dye T Shirt using the ice tie dye technique. All dye colors and mate...

In this video I made a fun spiral tie dye with a flower on top to use up some small amounts of leftover dye.

Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!

The crumple technique from I Love to Create is a classic and easy way to create tie-dye designs in shirts and other fabrics. Follow this photo tutorial to do the crumple tie-dye technique. Before beginning this project, read the instructions for the Tulip One-Step Fashion Dye or Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye. Refer back to them for standard steps. This free tie dye tutorial will teach you how to tie dye and make a unique design. Kids and adults alike will love crumpling up the fabric and add…

Master shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that results in beautiful patterns in indigo color—including arashi, kumo, itajime, and ne-maki.

Shibori is a Japanese dye technique. You fold the clothes into patterns & secure them with string. Here are 8 easy shibori tie dye patterns for beginners.

This is the second half of my Sekka Shibori experiment. The first half, which covers the basics and folding can be read here. This is where...

Tie dying it a great way to revamp old linen and funk up t-shirts and clothing. Here are 8 effects with pictures that you can use.

Happy New Year gang! Mixed Up Mondays are back! We're kicking things off with fuchsia. Fuchsia is a vivid purplish red color. It is named after the flower of the fuchsia plant. What you'll need: gloves wool: fiber or yarn acid: citric or vinegar acid dyes: magenta and turquoise. Black, brown, yellow are optional. (how to mix dye stock) dye pot: stainless steel or crock pot measuring spoons I'll be dyeing 1 oz bundles of mixed breed wool combed top. Soak the wool in some room temp tap water…

something I've been meaning to write up for camp for awhile. I suspect the tie-dye teachers have gotten tired of explaining all the different styles and how they work. I should have done it sooner as it was actually a lot of fun to doodle it! **I have changed the copyright on this doodle so that anyone can download it and use it for their group. All I ask is that you don't sell it.** Anyone have any fun variants easy enough to teach to a crowd? Let me know and I'll add them to my collection…

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This week we're playing with pale pink. Think summer sunsets, petals, and cotton candy. There are so many different subtle shades of pink. We're only dyeing 5 this week but you can experiment and come up with your own perfect pink! What you'll need: Gloves Acid: citric acid or vinegar Acid Dye Stock Solutions: magenta, yellow, turquoise, brown, and black Wool or Yarn Dyepot: stainless steel or enamel crock pot Measuring spoons Gather your wool and soak in room temperature tap water until…

Do you need to have a tie-dyed shirt by the end of the day? Or does your child want a tie-dying activity for his or her birthday, but you only have a few hours to do it in? Tie-dyeing usually takes a lot of time, because you have to...

Tie Dye Your Summer | Tie Dye Ombre Technique Step 1:Apply a line of dye along fabric edge. Step 2:Use a large wet paintbrush to brush dye upward on fabric. Step 3:Dip paintbrush in water and brush along edge of dye, pulling color upward to create a gradation of the original color. - created on 2015-06-15 11:37:26

Shibori fabric has hit the mainstream design market big time this spring. You will see designer dresses, pillows, bedding and scarves all for sale for upwards of hundreds of dollars. Many of these items are beautiful and artfully made, but you can definitely get the designer look without the price tag with this DIY tutorial! […]