Painting Tie Dye Technique

Before beginning, read the Tie-Dye how-to instructions and refer back to them for standard steps.

Prewash fabric to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets.

Cover work surface with a plastic tablecloth.

Using black felt pen, freehand flower pattern on scratch paper, flipping over for a reverse pattern for one flower.

Place shirt on work surface and smooth flat. Cover pattern with plastic wrap, taping excess to back. Insert pattern into shirt and position in place. Pattern will show through shirt.

Wearing gloves from kit, fill each dye bottle with water. Shake until thoroughly mixed.

Squeeze a small amount of Fuchsia and Yellow Dye on foam plate.

Wet and dry brush with paper towel. Dip brush in Dye then press onto shirt design. Dye will spread on fibers. Paint dye to about ¼” from edge and let spread to line. If more dye is needed, add paint at center again and let spread. Clean brush and plate.

Mix a small amount of Yellow Dye with Fuchsia to create an orange color. Fill in petals of lower flower with this mixture. Clean brush and plate.

Add Yellow centers to each flower then Lime stems and leaves.

Cover fabric with plastic wrap or garbage bag. Let set 4 to 6 hours. Fill washer to large load settingwith hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of non-bleach laundry detergent. Wash and dry separately.