Mix the dye stocks with water and any additives according to the manufacturer's directions and pour solution into the squeeze bottles.
Grab your damp slip and start tyein'. The more wrinkles you tie into the fabric, the wilder the design will be. Wrap rubber bands or tie string around little pinches of fabric in any way that strikes your fancy. There's no wrong way to do it as long as it's tight. The dye doesn't penetrate the tie, thereby creating the design.
For a plaid design - accordion pleat (like a Japanese fan) the fabric into a strip, then pleat the strip into a box. Use rubber bands or string to tightly bind the bundle horizontally and vertically like a ribbon on a gift box.
For a diamond or star design - just pull the fabric up into one "mountain" or many smaller "hills" and wrap the string around and around in a spiral pattern. Tie at the top and bottom to secure it.
Pick up your squeeze bottles and start dyein'. With the following method, you'll have control over where the color is placed, and the color will be more saturated.Rotate the fabric several times while evenly "injecting" the dye.
Keep the nozzle directly on the fabric while you squeeze.
Be sure to get the dye into the middle of your bundle.
Don't let the fabric sit in a puddle of dye while you're working.
Hang it up or put it in a colander or sieve.
When you're done - let the dye sit for the recommended amount of time. Usually 1 - 4 hours.
Make sure it stays moist.
Place the garment in a plastic bag if necessary.
Rinse out the excess dye in warm and then gradually cooler water 'till the water runs clear.
