DIY - Tie dye shirts

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Make your t-shirts !!

Method :
Step 1 : Mix fabric dye according to package instructions in 3-gallon enamel or stainless-steel containers (plastic will get stained). Add a cup of salt to the dye bath to enhance the color. Then tie rubber bands tightly around a white T-shirt (we like 100 percent cotton). For special patterns, plan out the design with dots of colored chalk -- it washes off in the dye bath. (That's how we got the heart shape on the previous slide.)

Step 2 : Immerse T-shirt in hot water first, wring out the excess water, and then soak in dye bath. Stir frequently with a long-handled enamel or stainless-steel spoon. Dyeing takes 10 to 30 minutes, depending on how deep a color you want. (If you're using two or more colors, dip and hold each section in dye.)

Step 3 : Remove T-shirt with tongs or a big stick. Rinse under warm, then gradually cooler water until it runs clear. (Wear rubber gloves so your hands don't get dyed.) When you throw the shirt in the laundry for the first time, wash it alone in warm water, rinse in cool water, then line- or machine-dry.