Twisted Tie-Dye Tee

If you like tie-dye clothing, try this twisted tie-dye tee project from I Love to Create. Use lots of bright colors for a bold look that's sure to stand out. Then add your name in fabric paint for a personalized touch!

Materials:

• Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit™: Luau
• Tulip Soft® Fabric Paint: Ebony
• Tee – 100% cotton, white
• Foil
• Small paintbrush
• Plastic tablecloth
• Cardboard insert
• Chalk pencil – Optional
   

Instructions:

1. Prewash tee without fabric softener to remove sizing. Do not dry.
    
2. Cover work surface with plastic tablecloth.
    
3. Lay tee flat on covered area. Pinch the shirt and twist tightly. Rubber band to hold in place. Continue adding pinched areas with rubber bands as desired.
    
4. Wearing plastic gloves from the kit, add water to dye bottles and shake until fully dissolved.
    
5. Apply all colors to tee as desired.
    
6. Wrap tee in plastic tablecloth and let set for 6-8 hours.
    
7. Wash and dry.
    
8. Place cardboard insert into tee.
    
9. Lay flat on clean surface.
    
10. *Optional: Use a chalk pencil to write out name for accurate placement.
     
11. Squeeze puddle of Tulip® Soft® Ebony onto foil.
     
12. Use paintbrush to paint name onto tee.
     
13. Let dry.