Thinking about trying your hand on a tie dye project, but a little unsure?  Don’t fret.  I encourage you to jump on in and let your creative juices flow.  It’s tie dye!  Not like you can make a big mistake.  Just follow some of the tips and techniques found here at the site and have some fun.

41ZZznncq1L. SL500 AA300 1 150x150 Tie Dye For BeginnersFor beginners who have zero tie dye experience, most craft supply stores sell kits that have the basic dyes, materials and instructions all in one box.  The Jacquard Tie Dye Kit is a great kit to get started with. It has high quality procion dyes, enough to tie dye 15 shirts, plus easy to follow instructions including a dvd.

Once a person gets familiar with tie dye, he or she can buy other dyes for tie dye projects. A word of caution here.  Most common fabric dyes are for solid colors, not for mixing with other dyes, so make sure to buy dyes especially for tie dye.

Also, the twisting and tie process breaks down fibers so the tie dye colors are created to not be so harsh on the cloth.  However, the tie dyer needs to wear gloves and old clothes before starting any tie dye project, as should he or she make sure that all the surfaces are protected and there is clean water handy for emergencies.

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