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Tie Dye Kits
Tie Dye Kits
Tie dye kits are a great way to get into tie dying but what is tie dye? Tie dye is process of printing whereby a dye substrate is first tied tightly with threads or rubber bands or poly ropes to restrict penetration of dyes in those areas. The exposed area is then dyed, treated and dried. Thereafter the ties are removed to find a design pattern with dyed and undyed area. Sometimes this is the final product and sometimes the undyed portion is dyed by tying the dyed area to prevent overlapping of colors.
Tie dye is a very unique way of printing. It’s so simple that one can learn the technique at home. Tie dye kits are available in wide variety to suit everyone’s need. Whether you are a beginner or professional, whether you need them for your hobby or for a party they are all readily available at your crafts shop. Option of different kit size is also available to suit your need and budget.
Tie Dye Kits
Let’s discuss a few varieties of kits that are available.
1. Kits For Beginners
Tie dye kits for beginners would generally consists of a couple of t shirts, couple of dye colors, chemical for dye fixation, step by step instruction book, design inspiration booklet rubber bands and hand gloves. It’s a small kit for beginners who want to try their hands on this craft. Designs are usually simple.
2. Kits for Small and Large Projects
Tie dye Kits come in handy for a tie dye party or school or picnic project. The size of the kit is usually larger. Each kit can dye 5-8 shirts; this again differs from supplier to supplier. So it is better to check if the kit size has sufficient supplies for the group size.
3. Kits For Serious Hobbyist
This kit is fit for anyone who practice tie dye as a hobby. These kits are usually bigger in size with more than 2-3 dye colors, more dye quantity and supplies as against the beginner’s kit. This kit doesn’t contain white garments so as to allow the user to experiment with different substrates. One can not only dye garments but can also dye bedspreads, cushion covers, table covers etc. Only the correct procedure is to be kept in mind. A booklet on details and chemistry of tie dye is included. Design inspirations are more complicated than in the above two kits.
Where To Buy Tie Dye Kits
Tie dye kits can be bought from local crafts shop for immediate use. But if you can wait longer then ordering them through internet is a good option. You can compare price and products to crack the best deal.
