Tie Dying with Kids

Eeeek! I know, tie dying with kids sends shivers up my spine too! What a mess, and all that work. I have braved tie dying with my kiddos a few times and it was totally worth it. Tie-dyeing came to the United States in 1909. However, it became popular when musicians like Janis Joplin began wearing fabrics that had been dyed using this method. However, tie-dyeing is not a new concept. It has its roots in older methods of dyeing fabric used throughout the world. Many different cultures dye their own fabric using plants extracts. (thank you eHow)

Things to try tie dying:
pillowcases, hats, t-shirts, night gowns and pajamas, socks, shorts, sweatshirts, purses, swimsuits, scarfs, neck tie, fabric, blankets, and the list goes on.

Different techniques:

knot tying

bunching

pleats

spirals,
rosettes,
stripes,
diamonds,
ovals,
squares,
bullseye,
circles


Helpful sites:
Fave Crafts  Prochemical
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