Thinking the kit maybe the best option to start


Name: Michelle

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Jacquard tie dye kit

Jacquard Tie Dye Kit

Dyes all cellulose fibers brilliantly, including cotton and rayon. Will not work on polyester or acrylic.

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Country or region: South Australia

Message: What an amazing, detailed and informative website....thank you! I'm a mother of three girls, never tie dyed however eager and willing to give it a go for christmas gifts this year. Feeling a lot more confident having looked at your website. Thinking the kit maybe the best option to start.

A tie-dyeing kit is a great way to start. Just be sure not to buy the Rit brand tie-dyeing kit, if that is even available in your area, since it contains the wrong kind of dye for easy multicolor tie-dyeing. All of the other brands of tie-dyeing kits I've seen have been pretty good.

When you buy clothes to dye, make sure that they are 100% cotton (or viscose rayon or hemp, or other plant fiber, or 100% silk), and that they are not labeled as being stain-resistant or water-resistant. Prewash everything before you dye it. Given that, you almost can't go wrong, as long as you follow the instructions. Although you will get better at tie-dyeing with practice, even your first efforts will be worthwhile.


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Posted: Sunday - November 07, 2010 at 09:27 PM          

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