For Juniors enrolled in a US history class, Wednesday, May 14, is Hippie Day! For this exciting day, students must dress up in the 1960’s fashion to participate. So, how can you make a costume for cheap? The easiest way to dress in this past style is with tie-dye. You can create your very own t-shirt with these fun and easy steps.
Materials:
-RIT dye Bright color dye
-Salt
-Warm water
-Plain white T-shirt
-Bucket
-Rubber Band
-Gloves (Optional)
Steps:
- Purchase a packet of colorful dye from a craft store or convenient store.
- Use an old white t-shirt or buy one from a craft or thrift shop. (Michaels carries both the dye and shirts for a low price).
- Heat up water (Follow instructions on back of the packaging).
- Pour water in large bucket.
- Add salt and color dye into bucket.
- Stir dye and salt-water until it is dissolved.
- Take the t-shirt and pinch the center, while twisting the fabric until it is all clumped in a circle.
- Use rubber bands to tie the shirt into place. This creates the random design on the shirt.
- Add dye by either spooning it onto the shirt, or dipping the shirt into a dye bucket.
- After you have finished, let it sit for a while, so the color can seep into the shirt.
- After it has dried, take off the rubber bands and place the shirt into the washer. Wash in cold water with no detergent.
- Let the shirt air dry to avoid shrinking.
Your result will be a colorful tie-dye shirt. Feel free to cut the sleeves or neckline, to give it a carefree look. It should be unique and bright, so have fun with the project and enjoy Hippie Day!