INTRODUCTION TO TIE- DYE

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Introduction to Tie-Die

Tie-dye is a resist-dyeing technique of textile which consist of folding, twisting, pleating, stitching, crumpling or binding fabric with a string on rubber band followed by application of dye. In modern times, tie-dye can be used to create a wide variety of designs on textile, customize expensive t-shirts they also turn faded clothes into the new exciting design.

Materials used for tie-die

1. Dye and other relevant chemicals
2. White cotton fabric or material
3. Strings, ropes, raffia, rubber bands
4. Rubber gloves
5. Plastic bath(dye bath)
6. Plastic bag
7. Hot water
8. Measuring set(cup, spoon, bowl)
9. Safety glass
10. Masks

Dyeing techniques and steps

1. By folding a piece of fabric in vertical pleats, a resultant product will be horizontal stripes.
2. Stitch a loose basting stitch in any desired shape, then pull the threads tight for a varied result of tie-dye.
3. Grab the fabric or cloth where you want the centre to be and pull until you have achieved a long tube of the garment. Then tie it at intervals as desired with rope, raffia, string or rubber along with the fabric or cloth.

 

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