Bullseye Tie Dye Technique
Follow the instructions below to do the classic tie-dye technique of bullseye from I Love to Create. Create circles of tie-dye color on shirts and other fabrics with the bullseye 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.
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Gather fabric
Prewash fabric to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets.
Cover work surface with a plastic tablecloth. Lay fabric flat on work surface.
Decide where you want the center of sunburst to be. Pinch fabric and pull up in tube shape.
Bind with rubber bands
Place rubber band about 1” from the top, continue banding every 2-3” along length of fabric.
Apply dye
Apply dye colors between banded sections.Cover fabric with plastic. Let set 4 to 6 hours.
Remove rubber bands. Fill washer to large load setting with hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of non-bleach laundry detergent. Wash and dry separately.
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clewis36 7388422
May 27, 2016
Awesome! I've always wondered how these were done! #FaveCraftTieDye
ginny4theredsox
May 24, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye Best idea ever. Love the different options available.
Heatherlen
May 24, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye Having adored both making and wearing Tie Dye shirts since I was a kid in the 70's, I am always interested in learning techniques to get the results I see online. The Tulip Bullseye tie dye technique offers a fairly clear tutorial which leads the reader step by step through the process. I find the information to be quite helpful, though I really believe that all artistic tutorials require the inclusion of a photo of the item created as an example. Though i am fa military wit many variations of this technique, I have never made it, and i REALLY longed to see how the presenter'so turned out. I still will recommend this tutorial to anyone looking for a GOOD bullseye lesson.
Heatherlen
May 24, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye Having adored both making and wearing Tie Dye shirts since I was a kid in the 70's, I am always interested in learning techniques to get the results I see online. The Tulip Bullseye tie dye technique offers a fairly clear tutorial which leads the reader step by step through the process. I find the information to be quite helpful, though I really believe that all artistic tutorials require the inclusion of a photo of the item created as an example. Though i am fa military wit many variations of this technique, I have never made it, and i REALLY longed to see how the presenter'so turned out. I still will recommend this tutorial to anyone looking for a GOOD bullseye lesson.
christinacellis 83 99930
May 23, 2016
This would be a fipun unique to do for my Aunt birthday party. She wants to go play laser tag and do a craft. FaveCraftsTieDye
Hondar
Aug 18, 2010
I wish the finished product was shown. It is hard to picture how it will turn out. The video is helpful but a still picture on the directions would be great!
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