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How-To Tie Dye Instructions

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Wash the Clothing

How to Tie Dye

Remove the rubber bands and rinse.

After your dye has set, you will need to wash out the excess dye. Rinse by hand in cold water until the water runs clear. Then put your garment in the washing machine and send it through two hot wash and rinse cycles.

Your tie dye will be ready to wear after washing, but you should wash it by itself for the next few washings to prevent the dye from bleeding onto your other clothes.

Now you should have a beautifully dyed shirt. Let’s look at some tips for getting the best results.

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