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Tie-Dye

Tie-dye is a way of decorating fabric by tying or folding it and then dipping it in dye. The areas that are tied stay pale, creating swirling patterns.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

Tie-dye has been used by many cultures for hundreds of years, long before it became popular in the 1960s.

All about Tie-Dye

Tie-dye is a method of decorating fabric by tying, folding or twisting it before applying dye. The parts that are tied off do not take the dye, so they stay pale. When the cloth is untied, it reveals swirls, spirals or stripes.

Tie-dye has been used by many cultures for hundreds of years. You can make tie-dye at home with cotton clothes and fabric dye, but it is best to wear gloves and cover your work surface.

๐ŸŽฎ Try it yourself!

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