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8 min 20 sec
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00:59
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06:16
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Dyeing fabric with ice is like watching magic happen before your eyes. Lesley Ware, a maker and author of three books on sewing and fashion, takes you step-by-step through the fun and fascinating process of transforming a plain white T-shirt with dye. All you need are ice cubes and powdered dye to add a burst of color to your wardrobe and create interest with dynamic patterns.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Powder fabric dye - because we are using acid dyes, a mordant isn't necessary
- Cotton t-shirt
- Rubber bands
- Plastic gloves
- Spoon
- Draining rack
- Plastic pan
- Ice cubes
Downloads:
- Upcycle an old shirt
- Dye fabric with powder dye and ice
What you'll get:
- Video lessons on how to ice-dye a T-shirt
- 3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Lesley Ware
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Nancy Gamon
For more vibrant results, soak the fabric in a soda ash solution before dyeing. Completely cover the project with ice rather than using just a few cubes. Let it sit 24 hours to get strongest color. Wear a mask when working with powdered dye and/or use in a well-ventilated area. Procion fiber reactive dye from Dharma will produce lovely results. Rit dye from the grocery store will not.
November 23