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Bullseye Tie Dye Technique

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Follow the instructions and/or watch the video below to do the classic tie-dye technique of bullseye. Create circles of tie-dye color on shirts and other fabrics with the bullseye tie-dye technique.
 

Before beginning this project, read the instructions for the Tulip One-Step Fashion Dye or Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye.  Refer back to them for standard steps.

 

Bullseye 1- Gathering Fabric Gather fabric

Prewash fabric to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets.

Cover work surface with a plastic tablecloth. Lay fabric flat on work surface.

Decide where you want the center of sunburst to be. Pinch fabric and pull up in tube shape.
Bullseye 2: Binding with Rubber Bands Bind with rubber bands

Place rubber band about 1” from the top, continue banding every 2-3” along length of fabric.
Bullseye 3: Applying Dye Apply dye

Apply dye colors between banded sections.

Cover fabric with plastic. Let set 4 to 6 hours.

Remove rubber bands. Fill washer to large load setting with hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of non-bleach laundry detergent. Wash and dry separately.

 

 

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