Crumple Tie Dye Technique
Learn how to crinkle dye with this step-by-step tutorial.
The crumple technique from I Love to Create is a classic and easy way to create tie-dye designs in shirts and other fabrics. Follow this photo tutorial to do the crumple 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.
This free tie dye tutorial will teach you how to tie dye and make a unique design. Kids and adults alike will love crumpling up the fabric and add color in an eclectic fashion.
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Now It's Your Turn!
Crumple.
Prewash shirt to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets.
Cover work surface with a plastic tablecloth.
Lay fabric flat on work surface and crumple with fingertips.
Lift into a tub.
Carefully lift fabric into a baking dish or large tub.
Apply dye.
Add warm water to fill the bottles of dye and shake to mix. Apply first color of dye to fabric in an all over squiggle motion.
Apply second color dye.
Apply second color of dye in the same way. Turn fabric over and apply dyes on the back. Add more water to the bottle when dyes are halfway down to extend the dye.
Finishing touch.
Make sure the fabric is completely wet with dye. Do not over saturate fabric. If dye is applied too close together the colors may become muddy.
Cover fabric with plastic. Let set 4 to 6 hours.
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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connollysally2 469 7040
May 14, 2023
Can't access any tutorials can't make heads or tails because of all the advertisements I'm going to delete everything I'll get it another way
connollysally2 469 7040
May 14, 2023
Can't access any tutorials can't make heads or tails because of all the advertisements I'm going to delete everything I'll get it another way
lcarr
Jul 13, 2017
I have always wanted to try this sort of thing, but I have always been afraid of the mess it makes. I also worry about whether or not it will make a mess of my washer and dryer afterward. I see it states to wash and dry your dyed item separately, so I assume the colour will bleed out for a while. I like the idea of using a pyrex pan to place the item in while dying it.
Taharah94
Jun 01, 2016
This too is one I have not tried. I have done something similar, but I am looking forward to trying this! #FaveCraftsTieDye
clewis36 7388422
May 27, 2016
This is my favorite technique. I love the way they turn out! #FaveCraftsTieDye
Jane2020
May 24, 2016
Always looking for new or creative ways to indulge my passion for crafting. This certainly qualifies
ktp226 8040331
May 24, 2016
I know that when we made shirts at a party for my daughter we all wish we were told to make sure the dye seeped in because we ended up with a lot of white area. Hope this tip helps someone else FaveCraftsTieDye
kumie 8416856
May 24, 2016
This looks interesting. I plan to try as soon as possible. FaveCraftsTieDye
lganme 5689802
May 24, 2016
Love all the creative ways of tie dye. Can't wait. I'll have all my clothes and my three boys clothes tie dyed lol. FaveCraftsTieDye
catmuska 4454223
May 24, 2016
this would be an awesome project to do with my Grandchildren ,they love tye die anything
tamianneh 7499065
May 24, 2016
I go to Girl Scout camp every year where we tie dye. I have not tried the crumpled technique yet. Fun to see and will have to try. FaveCraftsTieDye
1207tula 8317931
May 24, 2016
(FaveCraftsTieDye) I'm learning so much from these posts i thought you just wad it up put rubber bands on then and dip in color water boy was i wrong or from old school lol thanks for enlightenment on this
christinacellis 83 99930
May 23, 2016
I love the way it looks when you crumple. Thanks for the step by step instructions including pictures. FaveCraftsTieDye
birdofparadise73 4 401643
May 23, 2016
Crumpling could become my go to technique!!! FaveCraftsTieDye
smcelhinny 4638609
May 23, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye. OK this is going in MY todo book first thing! I love this!!! It looks like a crinkle type tye dye, so unique.
blyttleton 5957255
May 23, 2016
Haven't tried but it looks like fun and a novel way to tie dye!
erineyz 1729856
May 23, 2016
This looks fun! I've paid a lot to get this look and it seems so easy... FaveCraftsTieDye.
Mistress of All Ev il
May 20, 2016
I feel like all of my attempts at this method never quite turn out the way they should. Well, if at first you don't succeed, try try again! FaveCraftsTieDye
lilbittypanda 7241 000
May 19, 2016
There are so many cool and unique ways to tie-dye a shirt. This is awesome! FaveCraftsTieDye
discriminatingdiva 4568375
May 18, 2016
This looks like a fun group project, my grands, nieces nephews would have so much fun. FaveCraftsTieDye
erineyz 1729856
May 18, 2016
I have done this before but it wasn't as nice as these! I must try this next time. FaveCraftsTieDye.
dogover1619
May 18, 2016
I think I like this technique best because you do it so randomly. The results here are beautiful.
dkisamore 6587996
May 18, 2016
Favecrafts tie dye. Crumpling fabric is right up my alley. Want to try to dye a white ball cap and tee shirts. I'd invite my young adult daughter and a few of her friends to a tie dye party and then maybe a movie marathon. )
clennek 0538071
May 12, 2016
Another great photo tutorial...Can't wait to try this one out! FaveCraftsTieDye
ridiculosity 67303 43
May 11, 2016
FaveCraftsTieDye. You can crumple your shirt as much or as little as you want. It might even look like it came from a dorm-room floor!
BetsyB993
Mar 11, 2016
This is a great technique for younger kids. Because of the nature of the bottles,and the "excitement" of the kids, while tie-dying, I found it helps to tell kids to cover the opening of the bottle with a gloved finger and then lower it to the fabric to start sprinkling, this prevents the dye from going everywhere.
arlene o
Jun 06, 2013
Devonna commented TWO YEARS AGO!!! labarbone commented ONE MONTH AGO!!! Why are there no corrections?
labarbone 6626195
Apr 28, 2013
Whatsup with not showing the final product? I want to know what it looks like before I decide if it is something I'd want to make.
DeVonna from Midla nd Texas
Apr 06, 2010
I find it would be helpful, with all these tie dyed shirts, that you show a picture of the final product. I don't know if I want to make it if I can't see a picture of what it will look like.
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