Posts tagged: tie-dye


How to Tie-Dye Tissue Paper

By DIY Maven

Things to make and do - Tie-dye tissue paper

This clever idea comes from our fellow crafters across the pond. It's tie-dyed tissue paper! To make some, you'll need to gather the following:

June 22, 2009
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How to Tie Dye Easter Eggs...with TIES!

By DIY Maven

Did you know you can use silk--in this case silk ties--to dye Easter eggs? And that the result is gorgeous? Each is one of a kind and because there's virtually no-mess, there's no excuse to give them a try.

April 10, 2009
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5 Things You Can Dye With Unsweetened Kool-Aid

By DIY Maven

1. Fibers such as silk and wool. Here’s a couple of tutorials for dyeing fibers yet spun as well as yarns.



2. Fabrics of the silk and wool variety. Here’s a fun kid-friendly project for tie-dyeing.





3. Water. Yeah, I know, 'duh', but not for drinking; for DIY water colors!



And speaking of paint....



4. Add unsweetened Kool-Aid to latex paint for a colorful surprise.



5. Hair. Kool-Aid will add a hint of color to dark hair and a lot of color to l » READ MORE

April 21, 2008
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How To Tie Dye... Punk Rock Style!!!

By threadbanger

 

 

Ever wanted to tie dye your own shirts but maybe thought it would be too messy? Well here's a simple and mess free method to a kick ass tie dyed shirt... punk rock style of course!

Below, we'll show you how - including a video of the whole process at the bottom!

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1. You will need an old shirt and a few different cans of spray paint. » READ MORE

May 10, 2007
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How to “Tie-Dye” Paper

By DIY Maven

“Tie-dying” paper is a fun and easy project. And, chances are, you already have everything on hand you need to do it.



The Props



Food coloring



Foaming shaving cream



Cookie sheet, or any large shallow pan



Something to stir with



Paper (For this project, I used plain laser printer paper)

Paper towels



The Procedure



Squirt the bottom of the pan with shaving cream as shown.



Spread the foam around evenly. I’d suggest using your hand for this step because it » READ MORE

March 28, 2007
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