So I am really into 70's stuff! I'm always looking at my parents yearbooks and seeing how everything was 40 years ago! The Earthbound store is probably one of my favorite stores to find hippie type stuff! or thrifting!! So the other day I realized my only tie dye shirt was fading its colors (it was almost completely white! Yikes!) So I decided I would make a new tie dye shirt! But this time instead of dye I used Sharpies!! Here's how to do it!
Materials Needed:
White Shirt
Rubbing Alcohol
Colorful Sharpies
To begin, place a hard surface underneath the white shirt to prevent bleeding on to the other side. Next, I used a can of soup to trace out where I wanted my different circle patterns to be. Once you have your ideal pattern laid out, Use sharpies to create circular patterns on shirt.
Once you have your desired design drop alcohol onto circles. The less alcohol you use the better result you get in my opinion. Wait for alcohol to completely dry then enjoy!(two different results shown below depending on how much alcohol you put on.)
To wash the shirt I suggest handwashing with color-protecting detergent!
Once you have your desired design drop alcohol onto circles. The less alcohol you use the better result you get in my opinion. Wait for alcohol to completely dry then enjoy!(two different results shown below depending on how much alcohol you put on.)
To wash the shirt I suggest handwashing with color-protecting detergent!
Very cool idea! My 14th bday gift was this awesome tye dye shirt from Utopia. My fave store. They sold out when they went corporate. Ugh. Lolz.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to make it more tye dye like?
So cute! Can't wait to try this with my kids - thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteso pretty!!! I want to try this!!! can you post a photo after you wash it?
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! I tried it and it looked great! But after i washed it, it faded....
ReplyDeleteOne way to set color is soak the shirt in a combination of vinegar and water. This is commonly used to pre-set highly saturated colors in clothing so the color does not wash out or rub off on the wearer.
DeleteIf you iron it or put it in the dryer it will help the color set better...
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute! Love this idea girls.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Make sure to give credit to the blog/person who created that last t-shirt design, tho (http://babyshanahan.blogspot.com/2011/08/sharpie-tie-dye-t-shirt-craft.html)!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I'm glad you liked it! Feel free to check out some other posts too!
Deletewow! I thought it was a definite no no to use sharpies on fabric as they say (Sharpies that is) you cant use them on anything thats washable??
ReplyDeleteI've never had any problem with it along as I hand wash it in cold water! I know a few people have also commented that the dryer can set the color. I personally haven't tried that, but drip drying has always worked well.
DeleteBeautiful! I can't wait to try this with my daughter! Great idea for her next party!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! I'm sure she'll have a blast!
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