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Purple Lightning Tie-Dye

By: Ann Butler for FaveCrafts.com

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Try something new with this Purple Lightning Tie-Dye design by Ann Butler. Learn how to make tie dye look vibrant and violet. Just follow these easy tie-dye instructions below.

Purple Lightning Tie Dye





















Materials:

  • I Love to Create Dye Kit
  • Plastic to cover work area
  • Shirt
  • Water
  • Plastic wrap

Instructions:

  1. Prewash shirt to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener.  Do not dry.
     
  2. Cover work surface with a plastic tablecloth.
     
  3. Add water to purple bottle half way, shake, then fill with water to fill line, shake.
     
  4. Lay Shirt flat on work surface. Squirt purple dye onto top half of tee.  Re-fill bottle with more water to lighten dye and squirt onto bottom half of tee leaving a section white.

    Purple Lightning Step 4




















     
  5. Turn t-shirt over and repeat.
     
  6. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 4 – 6 hours. (photo 12)

    Purple Lightning Step 6













     
  7. Rinse until water runs clear, wash with soap, dry and wear.
     

Tips & Tricks:

  • Wear the gloves that come in the kit, as the dye will stain you hands.
  • It is a good idea to wear an apron to protect your clothing from spills.
  • You can dye printed clothing and have great results.
  • One bottle of dye can dye several items.
  • Combine small amounts of left over dye to create a new color.
  • Most thread is polyester and will remain the color it started out as; this will give you nice unexpected results.
  • Be sure to reuse, repurpose and recycle.

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