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Scrunch Tie Dyed Socks
By Rit Dye
Supplies & Tools
· Rit Tie Dye Accessory Kit
· Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye
· Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
· Cotton Socks
· Baking Rack and Tray
· Measuring Cup and Spoon
· Paper Towels
· Gloves
· Dish Detergent
· Salt
Directions:
1. Prewash socks in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
2. Lay socks out on a flat surface. Scrunch randomly and wrap rubber bands tightly around the socks at various points. The rubber bands act as a resist and creates white spaces. The more rubber bands you use and the tighter they are wrapped, the more white space there will be.
3. Wearing rubber gloves, mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken liquid dye or 1/2 teaspoon of powdered dye with two cups of hot tap water.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
5. Pour into a squirt bottle. Shake well. Repeat for each colour.
6. Place fabric on baking rack with a tray under it. This is very important because it keeps the dye from puddling under the fabric. Squirt each dye colour on fabric as desired.
7. To set the dye, apply Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative with a squeeze bottle, which will enhance the colours and reduce bleeding. Mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken ColorStay Dye Fixative with water and apply liberally to both sides of the fabric.
8. We strongly recommend using your microwave, as long as the fabric does not have any metal parts on it. After applying ColorStay Dye Fixative, place fabric in microwave tray and heat for 2 minutes. Once the microwave is done, remove the fabric and open the tray, letting it cool down.
9. If a microwave is not available or feasible to use and it is a hot sunny day, place the microwave tray out in the sun for an hour.
10. Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear. This is very important to prevent unabsorbed dye from bleeding into any white areas. If possible, rinse with the fabric bundle sitting flat on the baking rack. If it is held vertically, some of the unabsorbed dye could run into white areas as it is rinsed off.
11. Carefully remove rubber bands with scissors and unfold the fabric.
12. Wash in cold water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
Skill level: Beginner Approximate Craft Time: 1 hour