How to Make Dye with Food Coloring:
Use an old water bottle with a squeeze cap to mix your tie dye. In order to make dye with food coloring, fill the water bottle with a 1/2 cup of water and approximately 16 drops of food coloring. Use a different water bottle for each color of tie dye you make.
*Food coloring is not a permanent dye like traditional tie dye kits. Note that food coloring WILL fade over time, but the vinegar and salt soak steps should help the project last longer than it otherwise would have. * |
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8. Remove the tote from the dish and place in a zip seal bag. Leave for 8 hours.
9. Remove from bag. Further set your tie dye by soaking your project in a salt water solution. Mix ½ cup salt with enough cold water to cover the shirt until dissolved. Let your tote soak for 15-30 minutes. 10. Take rubber bands off and rinse with cold water until water runs clear. 11. Make sure you wash the tote separately in a washing machine before use. |
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6. Apply dye to each section, alternatively.
7. Wipe up excess dye with tissue and place bag in a zip seal bag. Leave for 8 hours. 8. Remove from bag. Further set your tie dye by soaking your project in a salt water solution. Mix 1/2 cup salt with enough cold water to cover the shirt until dissolved. Let your tote soak for 15-30 minutes. 9. Take rubber bands off and rinse in the sink with cold water until the water runs clear. 10. Make sure you wash the tote separately in a washing machine before use. |