Here are eleven tie dye patterns to strive. Whether you’re a beginner or a dip and dye professional, possibly you’ll discover one thing you want! These are assorted folding and banding patterns I discovered on-line, in addition to a number of that I made in my studio. Add them to your inventive arsenal!
Pros and cons of tie dye patterns
They key right here is to have numerous persistence and beauty. Tie dye is what I name a “big reveal” craft. Like ceramics or resin, you don’t know what you’re going to find yourself with till a number of hours after you completed the creation course of. That’s additionally what makes it such an entertaining DIY style! No two tasks will ever be precisely alike, every one could have its personal quirks and character.
Of course, there’s a little bit of a problem
Ugly cries are regular while you open a mission hours after you completed to see an enormous blunder, however have a look at it as a lesson of how to make it higher subsequent time. That’s why I say, take a deep breath and know the aim is to be taught and have enjoyable.
TIP: Buy a pack of low-cost bandanas to follow on (a few of these are intense!). That manner you gained’t waste dye or time. You may even reduce up an outdated sheet to excellent the method. Or in case you are daring, simply wing it and go for it!
I noticed this on-line and thought it got here out so cute and doesn’t look too tough. And it’s excellent for a summer time picnic or social gathering. You might also have a tie dye social gathering the place everybody makes these – or you may knock them out your self and provides them as takeaway presents. Changing up the colours could be a pleasant twist!
Notice the tiny squeeze bottle for the dots. You can discover bottles like this on the craft or artwork provide retailer. What an effective way to have precision software!
This reveal is totally wonderful. Even for those who don’t need to make this design, it’s price watching the method. It jogs my memory of a kaleidoscope I used to have as a child. You can inform this particular person is a devoted tie dyer – these traces are so excellent and crisp. #GOALS
My good friend Lauri got here up with this tie dye sample, it’s fairly genius. Lauri’s mind works in methods I can’t work out. Her engineering is impeccable. She got here up with this concept from scratch, and tinkered with samples till she discovered the proper technique, which you see right here.
This shirt would look nice in brilliant rainbow colours too!
Who knew a lot life might come from three colours? Watch the start intently to see how she makes use of a small pair of scissors and TWEEZERS to obtain tight creases. Notice how she at all times retains the shirt flat, even with all that twisting motion occurring.
This shirt used numerous dye as a result of she utilized a beneficiant quantity to each side. She then let it set for 24 hours to get a pleasant, wealthy coloration. Beautiful!
Who doesn’t love galaxy? These blues, pinks, and purples are so vibrant and I like how the white dots are added for that starry impact. Something new I realized from this video is as a substitute of yellow chalk, a washable marker will work even higher! Much simpler to see the rules.
This tie dye sample is nice for newbies as a result of it’s mainly a crumple tie dye shirt. The half with the black dye at all times makes me nervous, but it surely actually does all come collectively in the long run!
Rainbow Ripple
This rainbow ripple tie dye sample could be stunning for Pride month (and all yr lengthy!!) as a result of the colours are so vibrant and brilliant. The folding method is so exact, and it exhibits within the ultimate reveal. I wasn’t anticipating the dye to go in the other way of the folds, so intelligent!
When you see movies like this, please remember they’re sped up.
The artist truly takes a very long time making all these creases. When you make these tasks, at all times give your self time to get within the groove. (Pun meant!)
Sun Tie-dye Pattern
I like something with a solar – I’m from Arizona! This tie dye sample is so brilliant, in consequence, you may’t miss it from a mile away. I believe it might be cool to do a display screen print on high of this design, or perhaps a Cricut design in vinyl. I’m impressed at how straight these traces are!
Alrighty, that is my fave. The brown dye and the geode-inspired circles. The trick right here is utilizing twine and tying it very tight. That will yield clear traces. This could be a pleasant method for a store-bought graphic tee or perhaps a tie dye fail shirt, give it new life!
This is certainly one of mine! I’m very intentional with every thing I do and needed to make coronary heart pillowcases. They are so stunning and happy-looking, and I like them as a result of they carry good power!
Tie Dye Rainbow Swirl
The rainbow swirl tie dye patterns are beloved classics. My good friend Meaghan breaks it down in a simple tutorial for oyu to comply with. She used a fork to get that good swirl!
Shibori Tie Dye Summer Sheets
More bedding! These are jersey sheets I dyed utilizing the Shibori method. Also a favourite of mine due to the top end result!
I hope these tie dye patterns encourage you to strive one thing new! Which is your favourite?
Love & mild,
