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Tie Dye Made Simple Project Instructions
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Tie Dye Made Simple The easiest way to make a tie-dye is to Simply Spray! This project is fun for children and adults. Keep kids busy at parties. Create shirts for team sports. Supply List: 1. 1, 100% cotton white T-shirt, 2. prewashed and dried to minimize fading 3. 1 can Simply Spray Brite Orange 4. 1 can Simply Spray Brite Yellow 5. 1 can Simply Spray Poppy Red 6. Newspaper or craft paper 7. Paper towels Instructions: 1. Lay T-shirt flat on newspaper. Pinch the center of the shirt with your thumb and forefinger. Twist your wrist clockwise and gather shirt in a big circle as you twist. 2. To minimize splatter, in one motion, begin spraying onto the paper towel in your hand, then move onto the project. End spraying onto the paper towel as well. Hold can approx. 6-8" away from project. To enhance color, move closer. To lighten coverage move further away. Following manufacturer's instructions, spray only the center of the shirt in a small circle with Poppy Red. 3. Border the outside of the Poppy Red circle with Brite Yellow allowing colors to touch and blend. Border the outside of the Brite Yellow circle with Brite Orange also allowing colors to touch and blend. Repeat pattern of bordering and alternating colors until exposed T-shirt area is covered. This will vary depending on size of shirt used. 4. Lay shirt flat again. Pinch in center as before. This time twist counter-clockwise guiding shirt into a circle. 5. Spray center of shirt in a circle with Brite Yellow. Border the Brite Yellow with Poppy Red, then border Poppy Red with Brite Orange. Allow colors to touch and blend. Continue pattern of twisting and spraying until you reach desired look. The more you twist and spray the more unique your craft becomes! Alternating colors in the center and twisting in opposite directions makes a spiral effect. Blending colors creates a brighter look. 6. Hang or lay flat to dry. Wait 72 hours before washing. Turn inside out when washing; do not use fabric softener. Approximate Crafting Time 15 minutes Skill Level: No experience necessary. |
