Introduction - Interplay FAb Lab Tie Dye Kit Instructions Manual

Introduction

This booklet is in two parts:
Part 1 - Teaches you all about
tie dying from start to finish with
loads of helpful hints and tips.
Part 2 - Shows you how to create
some cool designs with step by
step instructions.
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Part 1:
Set up a Work Area
Tie dying can be a very messy
business. Always cover the table with
a plastic covering (a big rubbish bag
works well) and make sure you work
away from any furniture or carpet.
Make sure that you have all your
supplies gathered with you at your work
area before you begin.
Prep Your Shirt
Soak the item you'd like
to tie dye in lukewarm water.
Dying a damp shirt helps
the colour to travel further,
faster.
Do not use cold or hot water, as it can
make the dyes less effective.
If you don't want the dyes to spread
very far on the shirt, leave the shirt dry
then add the colour.
Prepare Your Dyes
Put on the protective gloves before
handling the dyes.
Add water right up to the neck of
the bottle. Replace the cap tightly.
Shake the bottle until the powder has
dissolved.
For bright intense colours, fill the bottle
with less water. For pastel soft colours,
fill the bottle with more water.
Do not add water to the powder mix
until you are ready to tie dye. It's a good
idea to have 3-4 items ready to dye at
the same time. Apply the dye within 45
minutes of mixing. Dye left unapplied
after 45 minutes will begin to lose
intensity and won't produce such vibrant
colours. Do not tip the powdered dye out
of the dye bottle.
Dye Your Shirt
Here are some Top Tips for when you
start dying your shirts, in section 2
of this manual you'll find lots of great
designs to try out!
100% Cotton materials work best for tie
dying. Avoid using synthetic fabrics, as
they will react with the dye differently
than regular cotton and may not hold the
dye.
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