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Supplies
- Nike By You Tie-Dye Kit
- Cotton Garment (Must contain no less than 60% cotton)
- Plastic Container
- Wire Rack
- Scissors
- Plastic Wrap
- Salt
- Blow Dryer
- Iron
Instructions
- Prewash fabric in warm, soapy water without any fabric softener. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
- Wring out excess water and leave fabric damp.
- Wearing gloves, add 1.5mL of dye to squeeze bottle or follow the desired Colour Formula from the included card.
- Add 5mL of salt. Fill the remainder of bottle with hot tap water.
- Place finger over bottle cap and shake well. Use caution when removing cap.
- Lay fabric on a flat, clean surface. Scrunch fabric randomly and secure with rubber bands.
- Place bound fabric on a wire rack over a container to prevent dye from puddling underneath.
- Squeeze dye onto fabric. Flip over and repeat.
- After dyeing, allow fabric to sit and absorb the dye for 30 minutes.
- To help set the dye, wrap fabric with plastic wrap and apply heat with a blow dryer. 5 minutes per side. Alternatively, place the wrapped fabric in the sun for 3 hours. Heat opens up the fibers in the fabric to allow for maximum dye absorption
- Remove fabric from plastic wrap and rinse thoroughly in cool water until rinse water runs clear. This is a very important step to prevent bleeding.
- Carefully remove any rubber bands with scissors.
- Dye patches separately or secure onto fabric prior to dyeing.
- To properly secure patches, place patchers on fabric as desired and press for 15-30 seconds using a household iron. Do not move the iron around.
- For added security, use a needle and thread to sew patch onto fabric using the backstitch. For sewing machines, zigzag stitch works best. Wash in cold water with a mild detergent.
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