3 Easy Tie Dye Styles

In our Exploring Patterns box, you get to craft your very own tie dye T-shirt, using the tie-dye paint, T-shirt and instructions provided. 

Can't get enough? Here are 3 more easy tie-dye styles for you to try! Create more patterned shirts for your friends and family. 

You will need

White t-shirt

Thick rubber bands

Tie-dye paint

Step by Step

1) Line Pattern (ala Zebra stripes)

Lay the T-shirt flat. Start folding the t-shirt in, line by line, from left to right as shown in the video below. Using the rubber bands, tie the rubber band around the t-shirt, section by section. Follow the instructions in the instructional booklet to set the paint. 

2) Bull's eye Pattern

Lay the T-shirt flat. Pinch the center of the t-shirt and tie a rubber band about 1 to 2 inches from the center. Continue to tie the rubber bands around the t-shirt, section by section. Follow the instructions in the instructional booklet to set the paint. 

3) Polka Dot Pattern

Lay the T-shirt flat. Pinch a random portion of the t-shirt and tie a rubber band about 1 to 2 inches from the pinched section. Repeat on other parts of the t-shirt to create more dots. Follow the instructions in the instructional booklet to set the paint. 

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