Tie-Dyeing Report in Handicraft

1. A process of hand-dyeing
fabric, in which sections of the
fabric or garments are tightly
bound, as with thread, to resist
the dye solution, thereby
producing a variegated pattern.

2.  Process of imparting colors to a textile material through a
dye (colour). Dyes are obtained from flowers, nuts, berries
and other forms of vegetables and plants as well as from
animal and mineral sources. These are known as natural
dyes.
The other class of dyes is known as synthetic dyes. These
are based on a particular type of chemical composition.
Some of these dyes are- Acid ( Anionic) dyes, Basic (
Cationic) dyes, Neutral- Premetalized dyes, sulfur dyes, vat
dyes, reactive dyes, pigment dyes etc
Dyeing Process

3.  Are soluble compounds that can be either
absorbed and retained by the fiber or chemically
combined with it.
 Dyes are generally fast—that is, they retain their
color in the fiber throughout the textile-making
process and under exposure to normal wear,
including sunlight, water, and detergent washing.

4.  Tie-dye is a modern term invented in the mid-1960s
in the United States for a set of ancient resist-dyeing
techniques, and for the products of these processes.
 The process of tie-dye typically consists of folding,
twisting, pleating, or crumpling fabric or a garment
and binding with string or rubber bands, followed by
application of dye(s).

5. The manipulations of the fabric prior to application of
dye are called resists, as they partially or completely
prevent the applied dye from coloring the fabric.
More sophisticated tie-dyes involve additional steps,
including an initial application of dye prior to the resist,
multiple sequential dye and resist steps, and the use of
other types of resists (stitching, stencils) and discharge.

6.  Unlike regular resist-dyeing techniques, tie-dye is
characterized by the use of bright, saturated primary
colors and bold patterns. These patterns, including
the spiral,mandala, and peace sign, and the use of
multiple bold colors, have become cliched since the peak
popularity of tie-dye in the 1960s and 1970s.
 The vast majority of currently produced tie-dyes use
these designs, and many are mass-produced
for wholesale distribution. However, a new interest in
more 'sophisticated' tie-dye is emerging in the fashion
industry, characterized by simple motifs, monochromatic
color schemes, and a focus on fashionable garments and
fabrics other than cotton.[1]
 A few artists continue to pursue tie-dye as an art form
rather than a commodity.

7.  A variety of dyes can be used in tie-dyeing, including
household, fiber reactive, acid, and vat dyes.[5] Most
early (1960s) tie-dyes were made with retail
household dyes, particularly those made by Rit. In
order to be effective on different fibers, these dyes
are composed of several different dyes, and thus are
less effective, and more likely to bleed and fade, than
pure dyes designed for specific fibers. This is the
basis for the famous 'pink socks' phenomenon that
occurs when fabrics dyed with mixed dyes are
washed with other garments.

8.  . Most tie-dyes are now dyed with Procion MX
fiber reactive dyes, a class of dyes effective
on cellulose fibers such as cotton, hemp, rayon, and
linen. This class of dyes reacts with fibers at basic
(high) pH, forming a wash-fast, permanent bond.
Soda ash (sodium carbonate) is the most common
agent used to raise the pH and initiate the reaction,
and is either added directly to the dye, or in a
solution of water in which garments are soaked
before dyeing. Procion dyes are relatively safe and
simple to use,[6] and are the same dyes used
commercially to color cellulosic fabrics.

9.  Protein-based fibers such as silk, wool, and
feathers, as well as the synthetic polyamide
fiber, nylon, can be dyed with acid dyes. As
may be expected from the name, acid dyes
are effective at acidic (low) pH, where they
form ionic bonds with the fiber. Acid dyes are
also relatively safe (some are used as food
dyes) and simple to use.[7]

10.  Vat dyes, including indigo, are a third class of
dyes that are effective on cellulosic fibers and
silk. Vat dyes are insoluble in water in their
unreduced form, and the vat dye must
be chemically reduced before they can be used to
color fabric. This is accomplished by heating the
dye in a strongly basic solution of sodium
hydroxide (lye) or sodium carbonate (caustic
potash) containing a reducing agent such
as sodium hydrosulfite or thiourea dioxide.

11.  They are used to bleach color from previously-
dyed fabrics, and can be used in a sort of reverse
tie-dye.
 Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
-can be used to discharge fiber reactive
dyes on bleach-resistant fibers such as cotton or
hemp
 Thiourea dioxide
-can be used on cotton, wool, or silk

12.  Stripes
 Spiral
 Polka Dots.
 Rosettes.
 Crumpled Look
 Pleats
Tie-dye can be used to create a wide
variety of designs on fabric
• Lightning Bolt
• Tulip Heart

13.  Set up a work area. Tie dying, or any fabric dying, is a
very messy business. To prevent unwanted dye
accidents, set up a table with a plastic covering (like a
plastic tablecloth or garbage bags) outside or away from
any furniture or carpet.
 Wash the fabric. Before you dye your item, you should
wash it to remove any dirt and other unwanted things on
the fabric.
 Plan the design. Decide what sort of design you want
your finished project to have. This will help you to finish
the work early without.

14.  Design as planned. Lay your shirt or other item out flat first
and then do the design as planned and tie it as desired.
 Pre-treat the fabric. Pre-treat your item if necessary. With
some dyes you will have to soak it in soda ash and with
others, like RIT, you simply need to dip it in hot water.
 Prepare your dyes. Each dye package should come with
directions listing specific amounts and proportions of dye to
water. If you would rather wing it or don’t have your
directions, mix your different dyes in bowls of lukewarm water
as you like.
 Dye your shirt. It is usually best to start with the lightest color
if you are using more than one color. Rinse or wait between
colors as directed by the manufacturer. Make sure to follow all
directions carefully when it comes to dyeing and rinsing your
items. Some dyes require you to rinse immediately and others
require you to let the item sit for at least 24 hours.

15. 8. Clean the mess. When your dyeing is complete,
make sure to clean all containers immediately with
hot water and soap.
9. Let the dye set. Wrap the shirt up in a plastic
grocery bag or saran-wrap to keep it moist. Then,
set it aside for 4-6 hours so that the dye has time
to react with the cloth. Placing the shirt in a warm
area will help the dye to cure faster.
10. Rinse out the dye. Wearing rubber gloves, take the
shirt out of the plastic bag and unwrap any string
or rubber bands that you used. Then, rinse it with
cold water in your sink to remove any excess dye.
Be careful not to splash the water too much to
avoid dying your clothes or countertops.

16.  Clean the mess. When your dyeing is complete, make
sure to clean all containers immediately with hot water
and soap.
 Let the dye set. Wrap the shirt up in a plastic grocery bag
or saran-wrap to keep it moist. Then, set it aside for 4-6
hours so that the dye has time to react with the cloth.
Placing the shirt in a warm area will help the dye to cure
faster.

17. Rinse out the dye. Wearing rubber gloves, take the shirt out of the
plastic bag and unwrap any string or rubber bands that you used.
Then, rinse it with cold water in your sink to remove any excess dye.
Be careful not to splash the water too much to avoid dying your
clothes or countertops.
Wash your shirt. Be careful when washing your tie-dyed items. Most
should be washed in cold water. The first few times they are washed,
they might bleed, so wash them with like colors or alone.
Dry and wear your shirt. Allow the shirt to hang dry.

19. Friendly Reminders!
•Again, the exact directions you follow will vary
depending on what brand of dye you use. Read
all instructions and precautions on the package
carefully.
•There is one thing you should remember while
you tie-dye, no matter what brand of dye you use:
Every tie-dyed item will turn out different no
matter what technique and colors you use.

25. Tie-Dyed T-Shirt With a Spiral Design