Showing posts with label DIY tie dye. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY tie dye. Show all posts

Friday, July 5, 2013

Popcorn Tie-Dye Technique

OK, I didn't actually use popcorn in the making of this shirt, but you'll see in my video why I called it that name. It's a traditional technique from Japan, but I gave it my own rubberband twist! It's easy and the final look is spotty and fun!
You'll need a pre-washed T-shirt and lots of ruberbands - and most of all just one bottle of Tulip One-Step Dye. I used black.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Glue-Resist Altered T-shirt

 I've been working on a tie-dye series for the second summer now and my assignment is to come up with a fun way to use dye. I don't know what was wrong with me this week, but my creativity well dried up! I happened to be texting with fellow iLTC blogger, Margot Potter of DIYDoyenne.com, and mentioned in passing about my frustration. She sent me a text of one sentence that changed the course of my attitude:
"Try a faux batik look!"
I've already used a bleach pen and had to whip something different. Then I remembered how my other crafty friend, Denise from Pearmama.com, likes to use clear glue for a faux batik look. Within seconds, my juices were bubbling and I got to work. I absolutely love how the end result worked!

It sure helps to have crafty friends!

What you need:–  Aleene's® Clear Gel Tacky Glue™– Freezer paper, iron
 –  Pre-washed T-shirt
– Tulip® One-Step Spray Dye Kit™

   See my video below to see the directions!

             


Here's Brett, our tradeshow guru rocking out the new top I made!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

How to make a Tie-Dyed Fringe Necklace

TIE DYED FRINGE NECKLACE  
Jaderbomb for iLoveToCreate
It's that time of year to sport your brightest jewelry and I have something fun to show you. Of course it's great to buy things at the store but you will never find anything that fits you perfectly. You know what I mean, your favorite colors, style, shape and so on. That's why today I will show you how you make your very own tie dyed fringe necklace. I love this craft for the simple fact that you can make it how you want with your favorite colors. Let's get started.  
You will need:
*Tulip 5 Color Tie-Dye Kit :  (Red, Orange, Lime, Teal, Violet)
*Tie Dyed T-shirt 
*Scribbles 3-D Paint
*Fabric Scissors
*Chain Necklace
*Lot's of LOVE
Here are some of the different ways you could tie dye. For this necklace you could use any design because in the end you will have strips of fabric and the design won't be that obvious. 


This is what comes in your standard 5 piece set. I tie dyed a ton of white shirts with different colors so I would have different options for my necklace. 
*Rubber Bands
*Powdered Dye
*Clear Gloves
*Instructions
*Squirt Bottles 
Just have fun with your design. 
I love scribbles fabric paint. This paint surely brings me back to my childhood! 
 I recommend doing your shirt the day before you do the necklace. If you have never tie dyed you could check out this tutorial. It's so easy and you will have so much fun. 
First thing you will do is lay your shirt out flat on a surface you can cut on. I put my shirt inside out just so you could see the seams. 
 1. Cut the bottom part of the shirt off. 
2.  Cut the top portion of the shirt off. I cut right below the arms, horizontally.
3.  You will have a tube portion of your shirt now and two seams, on the left and right.
4.  Pick a side you want to start on and cut the shirt into strips. 
 Remember earlier when I said I dyed ton's of shirts. Here is another one that I made. I wasn't sure what kind of mood I would be in when I made the actual necklace so I wantet options! I actually decided to go with the "OMBRE" rainbow shirt. To do this, all I did was lay a shirt out flat and gradually add different colors from the bottom of shirt to the top. When I do this I like to add red next to yellow so I can get shades of orange. You can also put yellow next to green to get shades of lime green. It's so fun!
 Once you cut your strips you will have the seams left. Take your fabric scissors and cut the seams off. There is no right way to do this because in the end all we want is tiny strips of fabric. Pull the strips with so your fabric will curl. 
On to our next step. Get your chain necklace out. We are using a chain link necklace because we need the holes to pass out fabric through. 
Cut your strips into the length you want and put the two tips together. 
1.  Pass the loop through one of the chain links.
2.  Pull it through. The loop will be at the top now.
3.  Take the two pieces at the bottom of link and pass it through the loop.
4.  Now pull the two strait pieces downward to create a secure knot. 
This is what it will start to look like. 
OK! I am seriously in love with these colors. I can't wait to wear it with a white tank top. The colors will POP like crazy!
Pick your color of fabric paint. 
I am using white so my dot's look like pearls. 
 I only put them on the tips. 
If you have left over fabric strips you could make fringe earrings! Using the same steps. I didn't put pearl dot's on these. 
They are so cute! I would not recommend wearing the necklace and earrings at the same time. It might be a little too much! 
You could give this as a gift to someone or make 10 just for you. Remember you can make this as short or long as you like. 
PEACE! 
I had so much fun making this necklace and I know you will too! I love how you can make it whimsical or classy in 5 minutes. 
Huge hugs from my craft room to yours! See you soon.
P.S. I promise when you start playing with Tie-Dye you won't be able to stop, he he! 
*Find more of my DIY decor at JADERBOMB.COM*
P.S.S. What colors would you use for your necklace! 



Monday, June 3, 2013

DIY Pinch and Twist Technique


 This DIY Pinch and Twist Beach Cover-up Shirt can be created in under ten minutes!  As a fair skinned gal, I always cover up at the beach and often with a large men's shirt.  They're comfy, cool and can be worn in the water.  It was super easy to give this plain white shirt a little pizzazz with Tulip Fabric Spray.  This is a whole new way to approach tie dye, using a spray instead of a bottle and your finger tips instead of rubber bands.
You will need
100% cotton man's shirt
Tulip Fabric Sprays in Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold and Fucshia
DIY Pinch and Twist Technique from DIY Doyenne TV for iLovetoCreate.com
1.) Make sure your shirt is pre-washed to remove sizing.  2.)  Grasp shirt in spot where you want to center your pinch and twist.  Twist shirt in a clockwise direction.  3.)  Hold silver spray 12" from shirt and give it a few spritzes.  4.)  Repeat to make three total pinched sections.  5.)   Repeat with gold spray turning your twists counter clockwise. 6.) Repeat a final time using pink spray and turning clockwise.  7.)  Allow shirt to dry for 72 hours before washing and 4 hours before wearing. 
 We'd love to see what you make with Tulip Fabric Sprays and the Pinch and Twist technique, be sure to join the iLoveToCreate.com Facebook page and share your projects with us!  
Visit DIYDoyenne.com for more fashion and style and DIY Doyenne TV from Margot Potter on YouTube!
Cheers,
Margot (a.k.a.: Madge)

Friday, May 24, 2013

Doodle on Your Tie-Dye!

iLoveToCreate has kicked off its annual Tie Dye Your Summer campaign, which means there is tie-dye everywhere in my house. Why? Well, last year I did a really fun series about non-traditional tie-dye methods and it went so well, I was asked to do it again.

 Granted, I used up a lot of ideas last year, so I'm working hard at finding new ways to play with the colors. Here his my first one of the summer - doodling on tie dye! Take a look at video, I hope it inspires you!

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

DIY Tie Dye T-Shirt Bracelet

Tie Dye Your Summer is rolling on, and I've got a bracelet you can make in a flash with any tie dyed t-shirt!  This is a perfect Summer Camp craft for teens.  So easy to make and customize.  Tie dye a t-shirt, cut into strips, fold, glue and secure in fold over findings.  That's it!   It doesn't get much easier than that.  Tulip Tie Dyes are so easy to use, they're goof proof.  Plus how delicious are these vibrant colors?  Make an armful in a variety of colors and stack 'em up!
You will need:
White Cotton T-shirt (pre-washed)
(Kit includes dye, bottles, gloves, sheeting and rubber bands)
Metal Fold-over Findings with Clasp and Extension Chain
Ruler
Fabric Scissors
Flat nose pliers

Wash shirt first to remove sizing.  Tie dye works best with natural fibers like cotton.  Wet shirt.  Use rubber bands to tie off shirt in banded sections.  Add dye to sections.  It's okay if this isn't perfect, trust me.  I used neon yellow, pink and orange.  Let dyed shirt set in plastic bag for 6-8 hours and wash and dry following instructions on package.
Measure a section of fabric that is approximately 3" wide and long enough to wrap wrist.  Your clasp adds about 1/2", so factor that in when measuring.  Cut fabric into four even strips.
Add a little glue along inside of metal finding.  Fold each strip in half and line up between thumb and forefinger.  Gently place in finding as shown.  You want to be sure the fabric sections hit the top of the inside of the finding so they're secured when closed.
Use flat nose pliers to compress finding over fabric.  You have to squeeze this really hard, so don't be shy!  Repeat for opposite side (try to keep the folds in the same direction on both sides) and allow the glue to dry overnight.
 These look best in groups, so make an armful!  I'm showing a group of three in the photos!
How would you style these bracelets?  Do tell! 
Visit Tie Dye Your Summer for tons of awesome DIY Tie Dye projects.  Come see me at DIY Doyenne for more simply fabulous DIY fashion and style ideas.
Cheers,
Madge