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Easy Ways To Tie Dye Jeans

Published Date: June 19, 2019 Jeans, jean shorts, jean jackets ... is there anyone who doesn't own at least some form of denim clothing?! One of the most versatile fabrics around, denim can be dressed up or down and looks awesome in just about every iteration of clothing, from traditional jeans to dresses, shirts, handbags and even shoes. "Okay, we get it, you guys like jeans," you're probably thinking. Yes we DO like them, thank you. Even more so because you can totally tie dye denim, and we love to tie dye everything! So here's a roundup of some of our favorite easy ways to tie dye jeans for fun fashion that's one of a kind. Supplies needed - Tulip Tie-Dye Kit (desired kit/color scheme) - Jeans/jean shorts/jean jacket - 100% cotton Instructions Rainbow Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Bold, colorful and flat-out FUN, turn a pair of cutoff jean shorts into something a unicorn would wear with the Super Big Tie-Dye Kit. Create a rainbow tie-dye pattern by applying dyes vertically on a white pair of jean shorts, blending the dye colors into one another for ombre tie-dye effects. Feeling extra creative? Try embellishing your shorts with studs for added personalization. Pastel Tie-Dye Jean Jacket Taylor Swift has been generating a ton of buzz around her new album "Lover" dropping in August, and we've been swooning over her fun pastel fashion since she stepped on the scene with her new look. One outfit in partciular that we can't get enough of is her pastel tie-dye jean jacket - shocking, right?! We loved it so much we made our own (for a fraction of the cost since we aren't earning a celebrity salary at the moment), and you can get the tutorial here. You're welcome. Crumple Tie-Dye Jeans If you're like us, you probably wear jeans year round, no matter what the weather is like. They're always in style! Create a pair that no one else is sporting with tie dye. Use several coordinating colors and the crumple tie-dye technique for tie-dye jeans that are so easy to make but look like you bought designer. For this pair we used the Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit for cool summer vibes, but feel free to get creative with your color palette! Crumple Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Stand out this summer with a pair of jean shorts that are cool on a cosmic level. These galaxy-inspired tie-dye cutoffs are soooo easy to make using the crumple tie-dye technique and the Carousel Tie-Dye Kit. Priority list this summer: first tie dye, then take over the world. Indigo Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Indigo is trending big time in tie dye right now, and we can see why. It's a classic shade that adds a touch of sophistication while remaining down to earth and always beautiful. Try dip-dyeing a pair of jean shorts in indigo dye for more freeform effects, or try a cool pattern like the string bullseye technique for a pair of shorts that hits a hot fashion bullseye. Explore indigo and other shades of blue in our Shibori Tie-Dye Kit. Tie-Dye Denim Vest Jean jackets are such a versatile wardrobe staple, and so are their vest counterparts! A denim vest goes with just about any outfit; up its cool factor with tie dye in one color like black (or as many colors as you like) and an easy pattern that can look totally edgy like the crumple tie-dye technique. Black Tie-Dye Jeans Tie dye doesn't just have to be about bright colors; you can keep it simple and still so fab with more muted tones. Give a white pair of jeans a seriously cool makeover with black tie dye and the string tie-dye technique. Now you're ready to rock tie-dye jeans all season long!

10 More Patriotic Tie Dye Ideas

Published Date: June 05, 2019 Americana is a trend that never goes away, and Americana tie dye is no exception. Red, white and blue is always in style, especially for Fourth of July! No matter how you're celebrating this summer, you can rock a patriotic tie-dye look in a few easy steps with Tulip Tie Dye. If you missed our first patriotic tie-dye fashion post, peep it out here, then read on for 10 more tie-dye ideas to get you in the star-spangled spirit. Supplies needed - Tulip Tie-Dye Kit - White 100% cotton T-shirt or tank top - White denim shorts - Straw hat - White 100% cotton or rayon skirt - Plastic disposable tablecloth - Paper towels Instructions In most parts of the country, especially at Tulip headquarters, the month of July is HOT, so a pair of denim cutoff shorts is a summer staple. Give a white pair of denim shorts a patriotic makeover with Tulip Tie Dye in red and blue. This tie-dye technique couldn't be easier - simply lay out your damp shorts on a covered work surface and squeeze the dyes directly from the bottle onto the shorts - blue on one side and red on the other. Let set according to instructions and you have yourself a pair of shorts that are perfect for 4th of July BBQs, lake adventures and more. If you're going to be spending time outdoors in the sun, a hat is never a bad idea! A cute straw hat that's red hot is even better! Since straw is a natural fiber, you can totally dye it. Mix up bottles of red and violet dye from the Rainbow Tie-Dye Kit, pour into plastic ups and use a paintbrush to brush the dyes around the brim of your hat and anywhere else. Give your hat a fun facelift that adds some extra flair to your 4th of July fashion! Stay cool in the summertime with a tie-dye tank top! Get this red, white & blue striped effect with the Stripes Tie-Dye Technique and red and blue dye randomly in between your rubber-banded sections. Chill out in the heat with cool shades of blue. Still perfectly patriotic without red added, this ombre tie-dye T-shirt can be made using either the Dip Dye Tie-Dye Technique or by simply squeezing the dye straight from the blue dye bottle onto the top half of your T-shirt. Kimonos are such a versatile wardrobe staple; they look super fab paired with just about any outfit AND they even make cute swimsuit covers for all of the water babies out there spending tons of time by the pool this summer. Give a white cotton kimono some patriotic flavor with red tie dye and either the shibori tie-dye technique or the stripes technique, pleating your fabric and adding dye just down the center (as shown). Maxi skirts are sooooooo comfortable and can be worn just about anywhere for any occasion! Pair a red, white and blue tie-dye maxi skirt with a simple tank top for the perfect comfortable patriotic look whether you're hanging out at a backyard BBQ or heading to the lake with friends. Re-create this tie-dye maxi skirt with the String Tie-Dye Technique. Grab your crew and make your big 4th of July celebration sizzle hotter than the BBQ with bright patriotic tie-dye T-shirts! Make 'em to wear for the party or make 'em during the party as a fun activity with the Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit. Create the looks in this photo with the Firecracker Tie-Dye Technique, the Spiral Tie-Dye Technique and the Bullseye Tie-Dye Technique. And last but definitely not least, this side bullseye tie-dye T-shirt made with the Tulip Rainbow Tie-Dye Kit mixes in a touch of violet for a fun spin on traditional Americana colors. Make it using the Bullseye Tie-Dye Technique and starting your binding process at the bottom corner of the shirt instead of the center.

DIY Tie-Dye POLO T-shirt Like Gigi Hadid

Published Date: May 31, 2019 Tie dye is trending on the runways of some of fashion's hottest designers this year, so it's no surprise that celebrities are out in full force sporting swoonworthy tie-dye fashion looks. One of our favorites so far is Gigi Hadid's casually cool POLO Ralph Lauren® swirl tie-dye T-shirt she paired with white capris and white sneakers (and a fab pearl necklace no less!) to let that shirt POP in all of its brilliant glory. Read more about Gigi's amazing ensemble at Teen Vogue. You can swoop up your own POLO tie-dye tee here for $88 on the retailer's website, or you can make your own POLO-inspired tee for a fraction of the cost using the Tulip® Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit! Check out the deets. Supplies needed - Tulip Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit - White 100% cotton T-shirt - Optional: Stencil/letter cutting machine (OR you can create your own using freezer paper) - Optional: Iron-on vinyl fabric OR black fabric spray paint (like ColorShot Instant Fabric Color) Instructions Tulip Spiral POLO-Inspired Tie-Dye T-shirt Tie dye is fun to wear and even more fun to make! Create your own POLO-inspired tie-dye swirl T-shirt like Gigi Hadid wore using the Spiral Tie-Dye Technique and all of the supplies found in our Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit. You can leave your shirt as is once it's been tie dyed, or you can take it a step further and add your own wording over the top. Maybe you have your own logo or brand, or a fun name your squad goes by ... or your favorite word ... the options are endless! Tulip Spiral POLO-Inspired Tie-Dye T-shirt If you want to add your favorite word across your spiral tie-dye T-shirt, you can use your letter cutting/stencil machine to cut out letters from vinyl iron-on fabric, then iron in place. Or you can trace Collegiate font letters (or desired font) onto freezer paper and cut out with a craft knife to make your own stencil. Iron waxy side down onto your shirt for a temporary hold, then spray over the lettering with a fabric spray paint or fabric paint of your choice. Remove the stencil and let dry before you head out looking like a hot celeb in your new tie-dye tee! Pair with all white for a Gigi-approved look!

DIY Tie Dye Maxi Dress

Published Date: May 29, 2019 Is there anyone who doesn't love tie-dye maxi dresses? Long, billowy and oh so flattering, maxi dresses can play the perfect part for any occasion, whether you're attending a wedding or sipping a fresh bevvy at the beach with friends. And with tie dye being such a hot fashion trend again this year, it's no wonder we've been seeing tie-dye maxi dresses float down the runways in a stunning array of color combos that'll make anyone want to bust out their credit card and pay top dollar for these drool-worthy dresses. BUT, before you spend a car payment or month's worth of rent on a designer tie-dye maxi dress, finish reading this post so you can see how easy it is to tie dye your own sartorial work of art for a fraction of the cost with Tulip Tie Dye and ... wait for it ... a paintbrush! Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Party Kit - White 100% natural fiber maxi dress (cotton, rayon or silk) - Large paintbrush (ex. 3-inch wide bristle section) - Disposable plastic cups - Extra dye bottles (for mixing dyes - or you can use plastic cups) - Scrap white fabrics for testing dye colors Instructions 1. First choose your dye colors. Colors shown here are violet, teal, blue and red & black mixed to make burgundy. (Tulip dyes are totally mixable so you can create your own custom shades if you want.) Add water to the dye bottles and shake to mix. 2. If you have extra dye bottles, pour some of the violet into an extra bottle and refill with water. Shake to mix up a pastel violet shade. If you are using plastic cups, pour out at least half of the violet dye into a plastic cup and refill the dye bottle with water to create your pastel violet shade. Test on a scrap piece of fabric to make sure you like the color. Add more water or dye to lighten or darken if needed. 3. To create burgundy, pour out some of the red dye and add some black dye to the red dye bottle. Shake to mix and test, then add more black dye as needed until you are happy with the color. 4. Pour all of your dyes into individual clean plastic cups. 5. Cover your work surface with the plastic table cover from your kit. Wash your dress (without fabric softener) and leave it damp. Lay it out flat on your covered work surface. 6. Dip your paintbrush into the pastel violet dye (or whatever dye color you choose to work with) and brush the dye onto the top section of dress, brushing downward towards waist. Reload brush with dye as needed as you brush onto dress. 7. Clean brush and load with next dye color. Brush underneath first color, brushing downward towards bottom section of dress as well as blending upward into first dye color. 8. Repeat process with each dye color, working your way to the bottom of the dress and blending dye colors into one another for a true ombre tie-dye look. 9. Cover dress with plastic and let set 8 hours or overnight. Launder according to instructions. Now you're ready to rock a colorful new summer look that'll turn heads everywhere you go! It's up to you whether you want to keep everyone guessing which designer you're sporting or let them in on your little DIY tie-dye fashion secret.

Celebrity Inspired Tie Dye Maxi Skirt

Published Date: May 23, 2019 *Photo credit: x17online.com Before tie dye launched into a full-on comeback and a became a true force in the current fashion world, Hilary Duff had no problem sporting the trend and looking amazing in it. Seen here in this oh so fab long skirt tube dress by Love Tanjane, trendsetter Hilary modified her tie-dye maxi dress into a maxi skirt and paired with a white tank for casual chic vibes. Even though this particular dress is no longer available, we're still crushing on it big time, so we decided to make our own tie-dye maxi skirt version using Tulip® One-Step Tie Dye in Black. Read on to see how easy it is to create your own celebrity-inspired tie-dye maxi skirt for so much less than what you'd pay for designer wear! Supplies needed - Tulip 1-Color Tie-Dye Kit in Black (2 to 3 kits) - White maxi skirt in 100% natural fiber fabric (like cotton or rayon) - Plastic surface cover Instructions Hilary Duff Inspired Tie Dye Maxi Skirt To create your own Hilary Duff-inspired tie-dye maxi skirt, bind your clean, damp skirt horizontally (on a covered work surface to protect from dye) with rubber bands from your Black Tie-Dye Kit. We used 4 evenly spaced rubber bands but you can absolutely add more if you want - there's no wrong way to tie dye! Once your skirt is bound, mix up your dye according to instructions, then apply to the skirt in between rubber bands, allowing some white space on either side of each rubber band. Allow the dye to set then launder according to instructions. It really is THAT easy! Hilary Duff Inspired Tie Dye Maxi Skirt To replicate Hilary's super chic but casual tie-dye look, pair your tie-dye maxi skirt with a white tank top, some strappy sandals, hoop earrings, a bucket bag and a large pair of sunnies. Now you're ready to hit the town lookin like a celebrity!

10 Ways to Wear Pastel Tie Dye

Published Date: April 24, 2019 We don't know about you, but we're super into pastel tie dye right now. Of course tie dye is usually known for being super psychedelic, ultra bright and always crazy fun, but sometimes a more muted look is just what we're in the mood for. Pastel tie dye gives a high-fashion vibe whether you're rocking traditional tie-dye patterns or more avant-garde looks. Plus it's super easy to do yourself, so no need to rush out and spend a small fortune on something bought from a store! Here's a roundup of 10 pastel tie-dye ideas, all made with tie-dye techniques you can find right here on tiedyeyoursummer.com. How to make your own pastel tie-dye colors: mix up your Tulip Tie Dyes according to the instructions in your kit. Once mixed, carefully open the bottles and pour some of each dye into a plastic cup (1 per color in case you want to save the dye). Refill the tie-dye bottles with water and replace caps, then shake to mix and dilute colors. Repeat until your desired shades are achieved. Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - Plastic cups for diluting tie dye - Disposable plastic surface cover - 100% cotton white fabric item to tie dye Instructions Dip Dye Pastel Tie Dye Shorts Dip dye is one of the easiest tie-dye techniques out there - no folding or binding required - and it looks so chic! These shorts feature a pastel green more diluted on top and more concentrated on the lower half for a fab ombre effect. You can use the Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit for this look, or try the 1-Color Kit in Teal (or whatever color you like)! Ice Dye Pastel Tie Dye Shorts Another technique that works great for achieving a pastel tie-dye look is the Ice Dye Technique. We crumpled up a pair of white denim jean shorts (make sure they are cotton) and added a variety of One-Step Dye colors in the process. Tip: using less dye powder over the ice will give you a lighter pastel look in the end. Try the Luau Kit or Bright Kit for this look. Shibori Pastel Tie Dye Top We love the Shibori Tie-Dye Technique because it's super high fashion and always produces the most interesting effects, whether you are tie dyeing a T-shirt, blouse, jeans or shorts. Create a similar pastel tie-dye look using the Shibori technique and diluting dye colors from the Mermaid Tie-Dye Kit or Carousel Tie Dye Kit. Shibori Pastel Tie Dye Dress If you're vibing on the Shibori Tie-Dye Technique like we are, why not try a dress? The great thing about a tie-dye dress is that it can be dressed up or down and worn for almost any occasion! Create your own pastel shibori tie-dye dress using the the Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit or any of your favorite 1-Color Kits. Bullseye Pastel Tie Dye Dress Speaking of dresses, how fun is this pastel blue bullseye dress?! It kind of looks like a beautiul explosion of color! Grab a white cotton maxi dress, check out the Bullseye Tie Dye Technique (which is soooo easy) and make your own for a summer soiree or just because! Get this look with the Turquoise 1-Color Tie-Dye Kit. Crumple Pastel Tie Dye Jeans Jeans are a wardobe staple - we all wear them! Change up traditional tie dye with a pair of tie-dye jeans in pretty pastel hues. This look is so easy to recreate using the Crumple Tie Dye Technique and the Moody Blues Tie Dye Kit on a white pair of cotton jeans. Dip Dye Pastel Tie Dye Top This version of the Dip Dye Technique uses two coordinating dye colors. It's totally fine to add one dye color over another, you'll just want to make sure to dip your article of clothing in the lighter dye color first, then the darker color above or below it. Keep basic color theory in mind when mixing colors - choose shades that blend nicely together instead of turning muddy brown (unless brown is what you are going for)! You can create this look using the Moody Blues Tie Dye Kit. (We know we keep mentioning this kit, but it's just so awesome, especially for pastel tie dye!) Ice Dye Pastel Tie Dye Tank Top Summertime calls for staying cool in tie-dye looks like this tank top created with the Ice Dye Technique. You can keep on using the Moody Blues Kit, or you can try other summery options like Paradise Punch. Ice Dye Pastel Tie Dye Tank Top You can also tote your stuff around in style with a pastel tie-dye tote! Perfect for a day at the beach, brunch with friends or hitting the farmer's market for some fresh eats, this tie-dye tote bag will have everyone talking. The Stripes Tie Dye Technique is a great pattern for tote bags ... brighten things up by creating pastel shades using the Ultimate Kit. Ice Dye Pastel Tie Dye Tapestry And finally, whether making your own tie dye sarong, tie dye swimsuit coverup or a cool tapestry for your wall, we're big fans of using lots of color! Since there was a lot of fabric to work with, we chose to mix things up with a freeform combination of Bullseye String Patterns with some winding pleats in between. Once you bind your fabric, add lots of color from your favorite Party Kit using the Ice Dye Technique for pastel effects.

10 Tie-Dye Festival Looks that Steal the Spotlight

Published Date: April 23, 2019 Tie dye has long been a part of music scene style. Even if you aren’t hitting up any shows this summer, you can still dress the part! Here are 10 looks that put a twist on traditional tie dye, and they’ll definitely have you feeling center stage, whether you’re vibing in a crowd or hanging with your crew downtown. Supplies needed - Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit - 100% cotton garment Instructions Bullseye Tie Dye Bodysuit Festival Look A tie-dyed bodysuit with ripped boyfriend jeans is casual, cool and totally babeworthy. Try the bullseye technique in a bold color for a look that’s on point. Spiral Tie Dye Crop Top Festival Look A tie-dye crop top is the perfect addition to a denim mini and coordinating ankle boots. The spiral tie-dye pattern in muted tones is an easy way to up your game from fun to fashionable. Bullseye Tie Dye Cutoff Shorts Festival Look Make a statement in a military style jacket paired with tie-dye cutoffs and a bright pair of sandals. Try a corner bullseye design or the crumple tie-dye technique on white denim for effects that pop with the perfect amount of personality. Crumple Yin-Yang Altered T-shirt Festival Look Peace, love and tie dye! Create your own yin & yang design with fabric markers, then add vibrant tie-dye colors in the crumple technique to make it pop. Try altering the tee and pairing with cropped jeans for an outfit that’s the perfect balance of casual and cool. Heart Tie-Dye T-shirt Festival Look Sometimes it’s fun to wear your heart on your tee … especially when it’s in bright tie-dye colors! The tie-dye heart pattern looks fab on a regular T-shirt or a tank; pair with jeans and finish with a hat for the ultimate cool girl outfit. Looking for more tie-dye inspiration? Check out our techniques section for other tie-dye patterns that’ll keep you looking cool all summer long. Pastel Ombre Tie-Dye Shirt Festival Look We’re feeling this whole outfit— the pastel ombre tie-dye shirt, the floral print skirt, the oversized scrunchie… it’s giving us life! This is the perfect tie-dye festival look for any girly girl who loves to turn heads. With serious style like that, who wouldn’t want to wear this? Rainbow Ombre Tie-Dye Shorts Festival Look This look is perfect for festivals during Pride month! You’re bound to stand out with a pair of bright rainbow ombre tie-dye ombre tie-dye shorts. Paired with a classic jean jacket, cute ankle booties, and a bold leopard print cap, this look just screams “summer!” Don’t be afraid to add colorful rainbow fun to your wardrobe with Tulip! Bleach Tie-Dye Shirt Festival Look Sometimes you just want to be comfy at festivals, and we totally feel that too! But who says style can’t be comfortable? This tie-dye festival look is great for those who want to look good, AND feel good at the end of the day. A simple pastel spiral tie-dye tee paired with shorts and matching tie-dye sneakers is great for a gal on the go! Bleach Tie-Dye Shirt Festival Look Want to wear something that’s just as unique as you are? You can’t go wrong with this reverse tie-dye festival look! Follow the bleach tie-dye technique to remove color from a dark shirt, then add fun new colors with Tulip Tie Dye! Ice Dye Bucket Hat Festival Look Don’t forget to accessorize! Hats and bags are a must-have when it comes to festivals— it’s so important to keep cool and have your essentials on deck! Complete your tie-dye festival look with a cute matching ice dyed bucket hat and purse. You’ll be so happy that you did!

Valentine Conversation Hearts Tie Dye Shirts

Published Date: January 15, 2019 What’s every couple’s favorite holiday? Valentine’s Day of course! Now what better way to show how you feel about each other, than with conversation heart t-shirts. These are the perfect customizable shirts for you and your partner to show off together. The best part about them is that they are tie-dye! Grab your partner and let’s get started. Instructions 1. Lay out damp shirt and smooth out wrinkles and fold the shirt in half length wise. 2. Use a washable marker to draw half heart shape along the fold. 3. Pleat along marker line and bind with rubber band. 4. Put a small amount of mixed Fuchsia dye into a spare dye bottle. Fill with water and test on a paper towel until desired shade is achieved, adding more dye or water as needed. 5. Apply diluted dye to tied heart section. Then apply full strength dye to body of shirt and accent with leftover dilute dye. 6. Put shirt into a Ziploc bag for about 4 hours then remove shirt from Ziploc. Cut the rubber bands then place it in washer and dryer. 7. Insert a piece of card stock into shirt and apply desired words with Opaque marker. If you don’t have plans for Valentine’s Day, this project is perfect for a stay-at-home date! But if you’re feeling those Anti-Valentine’s Day vibes, then here’s a look for you to rock! We get it, not everyone get into the lovey-dovey vibes, but that’s okay. You’ll still look good in your tye-dye!

Reindeer Tie-Dye Tutorial

Published Date: November 09, 2018 "Sleigh" all day in a reindeer tie-dye T-shirt (or hoodie) that will have Santa and all of his elves trading in their furry coats for some tricked out tie dye! Perfect for ugly Christmas sweater parties or just a fun holiday wearable, this reindeer tie-dye technique is super easy to create with Tulip Tie Dye - so grab your crew and read on for the tutorial. Supplies needed - Tulip® Tie-Dye Party Kit - White 100% cotton hoodie or T-shirt - Tulip Fabric Paints or Fabric Markers - Plastic table cover - Paper towels - Scratch paper - Washable marker - Scissors Instructions Step 1: Wash shirt/hoodie without fabric softener. Place damp shirt onto covered work surface and fold in half lengthwise. Step 2: Create reindeer face outline on a piece of paper and cut out. Tip: To create face, draw one circle with a slightly larger circle beneath it. Fold cutout in half and place along fold of shirt. Trace with a washable marker. Step 3: Tightly pleat shirt along marker line, shifting the shirt as you pleat so the marker line becomes a straight line once you are finished pleating. Step 4: Wrap a rubber band tightly around pleated shirt at marker line to secure. Step 5: Mix brown tie dye and apply to bound section of shirt. Flip over and apply to backside as well. Step 6: Apply green dye or desired dye color(s) to remainder of shirt. Carefully check to make sure dye has soaked through to backside and add more dye as needed. Step 7: Place dyed shirt in a plastic sealable bag and let set 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Rinse and wash according to instructions. Step 8: Use fabric markers and/or fabric paints to create facial features. Tip: place cardboard or plastic between layers of shirt to prevent paint/ink from soaking through to backside of shirt. Let dry completely.

Rainbow-Drip Tie-Dye T-shirt

Published Date: June 26, 2018 Tie dye season is upon us and here at Tie Dye Your Summer we are bursting at the seams with tie dye ideas using our Tulip One-Step Tie-Dyes! We just love the look of dripped dye and wanted to combine it with the love of all things RAINBOW! This tee is especially perfect if you have leftover dyes from previous tie-dye projects that you want to use up. It's so the perfect stash buster project to use up all that dye! Let us show you just how easy it is! What you need: – Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye kit - Super Big (this kit contained the rainbow of colors I was going for) – Water pitcher – 100% cotton shirt – Plastic surface cover or tablecloth or just tie dyed on the grass, cause there's really no harm in it and it's pretty much mess free! – Optional: Plastic bag or freezer paper to put inside shirt so it won't bleed to the back side NOTE: One of the important aspects of this process is that you DON'T wet your shirt before you begin. Most tie dye projects work best if you wet the shirt and can absorb the dye, but not this one. 1) The easiest first step in all of crafting history...lay the dry shirt flat on the ground. 2) Next, fill up your bottles of dye or use your leftovers (day-old dye works great for this). Now start slowly dripping your color from the bottom in small and medium drops. You'll get a hand for it as you go. 3) Do the next color in color order. In this example, we went in the following order up the shirt: Yellow, Orange, Fuchsia, Purple, Violet, Blue, Turquoise, Green, and Lime. You can use any color combo you want and in your own order. 4) Cover in plastic, let it set for 6-8 hours, then rinse it out until the water runs clear. Put it in the washer on a light load with a small amount of soap and dry! The final result is so cool!!! Now, the dye might drip to the back and that's okay...it's tie dye after all. OK, technically, it's not "tie" dye, but tie dye sounds so much more cooler than just dye.

Galaxy Reverse Dye T-shirt

Published Date: June 14, 2018 Here's a real twist on tie-dyeing...the reverse method! All you need to reverse tie-dye is water and liquid bleach. Instead of applying dyes to a plain white fabric, you start with a solid color and alter the existing color. You take away the manufacturers' color and then add your own for a look that's out of this world! Wash and dry black T-shirt. Tie shirt in desired tie technique. Mix bleach solution- 1 part bleach to 3 parts water and pour into squeeze bottle. Apply bleach solution to your shirt as you would dye. Keep an eye on your shirt and when it reaches desired lightness, remove bands and rinse under running water. Shirt may still be slightly brown in bleached areas. Should only take 30- 40 mins, maybe less. Don’t leave bleach on too long or it will burn holes in your garment. Wash shirt and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface. Mix desired dye colors and apply to bleached areas of shirt, making sure dye saturates to back of shirt. Allow to set 6-8 hours overnight then wash and dry shirt as fabric requires. What You Need: Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Super Big Black cotton T-shirt Bleach Plastic squeeze bottle Disposable plastic table cover

ColorShot Scrunch Tie-Dye Shirts

If you thought you knew tie dye, then think again! We’ve got an awesome twist on America’s favorite hobby that’ll have you wanting to tie-dye anything and everything. Add some color to your wardrobe with Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint. Grab your friends, grab your t-shirts and get ready for some fun! What you need: -Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint in desired colors -T-shirts (white or in desired colors) -Iron Spiral technique- Twist your shirt into a loose spiral. Do not use any binding or bands. Keep spiral loose so the ColorShot spray will have lots of surface area. Use hot iron to press folds into shirt. Carefully turn shirt over and press back side. Transfer shirt to covered work surface and spray with desired Color Shot colors. Allow to dry. Carefully turn shirt over and repeat spray pattern on back. Allow the shirt to dry before unfolding. Diagonal Fold Technique- Pleat shirt loosely in a diagonal pattern. Leave lots of surface area. Repeat steps 2 through 5 above. Crumple Technique- Crumple shirt loosely leaving lots of surface area. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as above. This is a great project for a family night or a perfect excuse to have your friends over for some fun! These make great spirit shirts with your school colors or your favorite professional team. Be creative and let loose with Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint.

6 DIY Dorm Hacks with Tie Dye

Published Date: August 22, 2017 We're all a little (or a LOT) sad to see summer go ... the end of summer means back to school, back to routines, back to life being crazy busy! One good thing about heading back to school though (at least for the college crew) is a new dorm room, and a new opportunity to turn your space into the coolest spot on campus. Check out this list of easy dorm room DIYs using Tulip One-Step Tie Dye and get ready to add some color and creativity that'll keep you inspired all year long. Supplies needed - Your favorite Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Instructions Dip-Dye Pillows Cozy up to some color on those nights you're up late cramming for your exams! Follow the link to see how easy it is to dip dye a set of pillows for your favorite space. Tie-Dye Sheets Dream in color with tie-dye sheets! The best part about this project? You can dye over last year's stuff and no one will know! Not into creating an entire bed set? Try these colorful pillowcases from Plain Vanilla Mom instead! Tie-Dye Tapestry Don't break the bank on a tie-dye tapestry you found online ... make your own with a plain white cotton sheet and Tulip One-Step Tie Dye! We swear it's easy. Check out this awesome video tutorial from Xoxoashlady. Tie-Dye Tapestry Hit the pool (or the shower) in style with a tie-dye towel everyone will know is yours. Follow the link to see how Swelldesigner makes magic with just a few dye colors and a bucket. All of the cool cats will want in on this super easy DIY! Tie-Dye Embroidery Art Have old tie-dye T-shirts in the drawer that you never wear anymore? Cut 'em up and turn 'em into cool wall art with embroidery hoops! Seriously, how easy is that for such a fun display? Watercolor Curtains Okay, how cool are these curtains??? Cover over those boring dorm room blinds with your own set of watercolor tie-dye curtains. Get the tutorial from Jennifer Priest at Hydrangea Hippo here. See? Getting back into the swing of things isn't so bad when you add some color into the mix! Happy studying!

DIY Grad Caps with Tulip

Graduation season is right around the corner and right now is the time to start thinking about how you will stand out in a sea of graduates! Here's three fun ways to cap off senior year in style using Tulip dyes, paints, and crystals. Share the tie dye vibes with everyone on grad day with this spiral cap! Get started with a Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye kit, a 18x18 cotton piece of fabric, and Aleene's Tacky Spray. Bind, then dye your fabric square according to packaging instructions. Once you set the dye and wash the fabric, spray the Tacky Spray on the backside of the fabric and fold in place. To make it extra secure, you can glue in place with Aleene's Fabric Fusion Tape. We think you deserve a DYE-ploma for this look! Add a colorful ombré look to your cap using Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. This technique works great on white caps, but you can also spray a white cotton square like we did for the tie dye look above and cover a darker-colored cap. As you can see above, we used stickers to write out our phrase, then sprayed the Tulip ColorShot in an ombre pattern to get this cool, neon look. Remove the letters and you'll get some in-your-face personalization that people high up in the bleachers will even see. If you are all about the sparkle, we suggest picking up some Tulip Glam-it-Up Crystals and a Tulip Glam-it-Up heat tool to make this custom cap. For precise details print out and cut your name/phrase and outline with the chalk. Then outline the letters with the crystals and heat tool. Cover as much of your cap with the crystals as you want. We personally, are addicted to bling and practically covered our cap! Which one of these looks fits your grad style most? Feel free to share and pin these images to get all your friends inspired to DIY their own.

Summer Days Tie-Dye Sundress

Published Date: July 06, 2015 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Spend your summer in relaxed style that still makes a statement. Comfort meets cool with an abstract tie-dye design in beautiful shades of blue. Wash dress and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles. Use marker to draw a few random lines and circles on dress. Pleat along these lines and secure with zip ties. Scrunch remainder of dress into random, flat bundle and secure with rubber bands. Mix dyes according to package directions. Apply Blue dye along zip tied sections of dress. Pour a small amount of Turquoise into extra mixing bottle and fill with water. Add additional dye or water to create a light shade of turquoise. Test on scrap fabric until desired shade is achieved. Repeat above step with Green dye. Apply diluted dyes randomly to scrunched sections of dress. Apply full-strength dyes sparingly to accent. Cover dyed dress with plastic and let set 6-8 hours. Remove bands and zip ties from dress, and rinse under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry dress as fabric requires.

Tie-Dye Cross T-shirt

Great for church camps, bible study groups and just because, this tie-dye cross T-shirt is fun to wear all year long! Combine your favorite Tulip® One-Step Dye® colors for this super cool cross technique. 1. Wash shirt and leave damp. Cover work surface with plastic surface cover and lay shirt out flat on covered surface. Smooth out wrinkles.2. Fold pattern paper in half lengthwise. It should be at least as tall as you want your cross to be. Draw a half cross along fold and cut out. It should form a complete cross when unfolded.3. Fold shirt in half lengthwise. Lay folded cross pattern along center fold of shirt.4. Use a washable marker to trace around pattern onto damp fabric.5. Starting at one edge of fold, pleat fabric along marker line, pulling fabric so that the marker line forms a straight line across the tops of pleats when entire pattern has been pleated.6. Secure a zip tie tightly along pleated marker line. Secure a second zip tie about an inch outside of the first one.7. Mix dyes according to package instructions. Apply Brown dye to body of cross.8. Apply Black dye to the space between the two zip ties to create the border of the cross.9. Apply random small drips of Black to the Brown dyed area to accent.10. Apply Turquoise dye to remainder of shirt. Turn shirt over and apply dye colors to backside to ensure saturation of colors.11. Cover dyed shirt with plastic wrap or surface cover and allow to set over night or for time suggested in package instructions.12. Remove zip ties and rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye.13. Wash and dry shirt according to fabric instructions.

14 Fun Ways To Use Tulip Tie Dyes

Published Date: July 07, 2014 It's no secret that I am crazy about tie-dye and one of the biggest reasons I love being an iLoveToCreate blogger is for all of the tie-dye projects I get to do! And if you think tie-dye is just for tee shirts, well, you've got another thing coming! First up, are you looking to add some color to your bedroom? Why not tie-dye everything?! Get the directions from the iLoveToCreate website: Dreaming in Color Tie-Dye Bedding. Okay, so this one is by me BUT I had gotten so much interest in this project and the end results wound up being so awesome that I just have to share. Did you know you can tie-dye your embroidery floss? Get the deets to make your own variegated floss: Variegate Your Own Floss To be honest I've never owned a pair of Uggs because I kind of think they're Ugg-ly. BUT I love the way an old and wonr out pair can be totally reinvigorated (and the back tag saved from dye) with this interesting repurpose from HubPages. How to Tie-Dye Ugg Boots. Sometimes finding the perfect accent lamp shade is impossible. So why not DIY and dye your shade to something awesome, eye-catching and totally unique all at the same time? Full directions to make your own (which looks smashing in a mostly white room, too, does it not?) at iLoveToCreate: Shades of Moody Blues Okay, so maybe a laundry sack isn't inherently a fun item BUT this laundry sack totally is. I like this for several reasons... it's totally simple to make and it's eye catching which means that if and when the kids toss this around in their messy closet floor you'll be able to spy it pretty quickly. Fab and fun tutorial from Life Your Way: Make a Pillowcase Laundry Sack. Fringe art is crazy super hot but all I can think of seeing tutorials for are yarn. Which is awesome if you knit or crochet, but what if you don't? Do you really want to buy 4 skeins of yarn that you have no use for after you've taken out only 1/4 of it? But everybody has old tee shirts they can repurpose! I am in LOVE with this piece from Home-ology, Modern Vintage and I'm sure you are to. Get the DIY: Tie-Dye Textile Wall Art With tie-dye being so hot this summer, why the heck would you not want to bring this awesome trend into your home decor? Check out how Designs by Studio C did just that with this amazing tie-dyed upholstery bench. Tie-Dyeing Fabric for a Bench Seat I absolutely LOVE Frida Kahlo and almost all of my college art projects that dealt with using an artist as inspiration or to imitate as our own self portrait always went straight to the talented Miss Kahlo. So when I saw that Megan Nicolay tie-dyed up some doo-dads for a Kahlo-like 'do I thought it was just about the neatest thing I'd seen in ages! See how to rock this look: How to Make Friday-Style Braids Yet another iLoveToCreate post, this time from the talented Aunt Peaches, bringing color into your every day life. I mean, why in the world should hanging things be dull? Two-Tone Tie-Dye Clothespins. Leave it to the talented Crafty Chica to take on dyeing real roses. Yep, this super crafty lady actually tie-dyed roses! LOVE! See how to tie-dye up your own: Make Tie-Dyed Roses So if the first round of tie-dyed bed linens wasn't quite your thing, why not go a bit more subtle? Design Love Fest knocks this DIY out of the park super hardcore. In fact, I would snap these babies up in the store had I seen them. Perfection! Learn how to make your own: Tie-Dyed Sheets and Pillowcases I had one reason that I wanted to get back into tie-dyeing as an adult... I wanted to knock out some awesome socks! See how to do just that in the fab tutorial here at iLoveToCreate but remember, you need all cotton socks to achieve these amazingly bright colors! How to Make Tie-Dye Rainbow Socks Rag quilts are tops in my books. Add in tie-dye and I'm all about it. See how to make this fab throw, picnic blanket or bedding accessory with a super tutorial from My 3 Monsters: Tie-Dye Picnic Quilt Big props to one Miss Jaderbomb who totally rocked the tie-dye and panties. The idea is simple but the results are super fun. And while I've made loads of these under the seams cuties, I've never been brave enough to post a DIY - which makes this my favorite tutorial of this entire roundup! Get the tute: Cute Tie-Dyed Undies Tutorial Thanks so much for checking this roundup of tie-dyed awesome sauce. Head on over to my blog for even more round ups, tie-dye goodness and craft tutorials galore! Dream a Little BiggerHead over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

Fringed and Fabulous Tie-dye Tank Tops

Published Date: June 26, 2014 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Dress to impress this summer in something fringed and fabulous! Alter an ordinary T-shirt into a colorful wearable like this tie-dye tank top you'll love to sport all season long with a pair of scissors and the Tulip® Artisan Tie-Dye System. Instructions 1. Prewash T-shirt and leave damp. Mix soda ash solution and soak shirt according to package instructions. 2. Wring out excess solution and lay shirt out on covered work surface. Smooth out any wrinkles. 3. Using sinew or rubber bands (included in kit), tie shirt tightly into a bullseye tie. The more bands you use the more complex your design will be. 4. Mix dyes according to package instructions. Use mixing guide enclosed in package to mix desired tank top color. 5. Lay tied shirt onto pastry rack over covered work surface. Apply dye to shirt, saturating it thoroughly. Cover shirt with plastic and allow to set 6-8 hours. 6. Rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry shirt as suggested in package instructions.

Make your own tie dye socks

Published Date: March 15, 2014 I know it's still winter in a lot of places (sorry, East coast), but one sure way to hurry up spring and summer is to make yourself a pair of one-of-a-kind tie dye socks using Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye! If these socks don't SCREAM warmer weather, I don't know what does! Here's how you can create your own vibrant pair for every day of the week!!!! What you need: – Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit in Neon Colors (this kit also gives you 5 additional refills!!!) – White cotton socks – Tulip Surface Cover Inside the package, you will find rubber bands. Wrap your socks as desired with the rubber bands. As you can see, I didn't have much a rhyme or reason. In the words of Bobby Brown, "That's My Prerogative". Next I thoroughly wet my socks... ...then I wrung them out in the sink. Getting the socks wet helps the dye sink into the fibers!Mix up your dyes and shake them well to dissolve all the powders! I used color water to mix mine. Now the fun part!!! Dyeing!!! Lay out your surface cover to protect your work surface and go to town, saturating your socks well with the dye! I wanted a lot of vibrant colors colliding on my socks. I did opt for colors in color wheel order...from experience orange next to green dye produces brown. That was not a color combo I wanted on my socks!Here's the socks in all their glory! I just knew they were going to turn out fab! Picky crafter tip: If you are super concerned about your colors mixing, use a cooling rack! A cooling rack will keep the socks elevated, while the dye colors drip below. This way the dye colors won't roll around and accidentally seep onto your other socks. I'm not super picky, so I didn't mind if the colors bled off onto the other socks! Now fold over the surface cover and let your socks sit 6-8 hours or overnight. This way, you colors will stay ultra vibrant and strong! Remove the socks from the plastic wrap and rinse out the dye from each pair of socks. Keep rinsing the socks until the the water from the socks runs clear. Remove the rubber bands from the socks and wash the socks in the washing machine on cold. Add a little detergent to the cycle. Line dry the socks or put them in the dryer. You may want to wash your tie dye socks separately from your other clothes, just to be on the safe side. You wouldn't want there to still be a trace of dye that got off on your other clothes! And here's the finished result! I love how they turned out!!! So vibrant and fun. You may notice that there's some white areas on the socks. That is the elastic (plastic) that doesn't retail the dye! Even though this part did not dye, I still think they are really cool...I think it actually makes the socks more interesting! Which pair do you think looks the coolest??? Save Save

Tie-Dye Skull T-shirt

Published Date: September 20, 2013 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Create a tie-dye shirt that’s to dye for! Not just for Halloween, tie dye skull T-shirt is perfect for sporting year round. Instructions 1. Wash shirt and leave damp. Protect work surface with Surface Cover and lay damp shirt on covered surface. 2. Draw skull shape onto paper and cut out. 3. Fold shirt in half lengthwise. Lay skull pattern on fold of shirt, with fold running down center of skull shape. 4. Trace half skull shape onto shirt with chalk pencil. Mark skull eye and half of nose and half of mouth along fold. 5. Pinch eye shape and pull upward as you would for creating the center of a bullseye, then secure with a rubber band about an inch below tip of fabric. 6. Pleat along nose shape, pleating until the chalk line becomes a straight line. Secure with a rubber band along this line. 7. Starting at bottom of half skull shape, pleat fabric along chalk line, pleating the chalk line until it becomes a straight line. Secure with a zip tie along this line. 8. Add more zip ties at intervals outside of first one as desired for design. 9. Lay tied shirt onto pastry cooling rack set on covered work surface. 10. Mix dyes according to package instructions. 11. Apply Black dye to eye and nose ties, and along line of mouth. 12. Apply Black dye outside of first zip tie. 13. Alternate Purple and Black dyes for the remainder of shirt. 14. Allow shirt to set for time recommended in package instructions. 15. Rinse shirt under cool running water. Remove ties and wash and dry shirt according to package instructions.

Rainbow on the Rise Tie-Dye T-shirt

Published Date: May 14, 2012 Designed by Suzie Shinseki Like peering through the clouds after a cleansing rain, the stunning colors of the Rainbow Tulip® One-Step Tie Dye Kit™ emerge on the horizon of a plain white tee. Instructions 1. Prewash tee without fabric softener. Do not dry. 2. Cover work surface with plastic tablecloth. 3. Lay damp tee flat on prepared work surface. 4. Beginning from the bottom right corner of tee, pleat fabric. 5. Pinch together tightly and use zip ties to bind tightly in four sections. 6. Prepare the Red, Yellow Green, Blue and Violet dyes as directed on kit instructions. 7. Apply Red on the very bottom section followed with Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and Red in that order. 8. Make sure the colors are well saturated in the fabric. 9. Cover with plastic tablecloth and let set for 6-8 hours. 10. Wash following package instructions. 11. Cut off zip ties and dry.