What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable! You can use favorite quotes to decorate your shirt but you could also use song lyrics, bible verses, favorite book excerpts, etc. You can also choose whatever color you like. I think it would be a very kid-friendly project as well; for all my Mommy readers out there! :)
Materials:
Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work)
Fabric Dye (RIT is the best brand)
A white cotton Tee, Tank, ect.
Tutorial:
Step 1: Prepare
Wet your tee with cool water and place a water resistant board between the layers of fabric.
Step 2: Design
After you finish designing your shirt with the Elmer's Gel let it dry completely. Drying will take several hours.
Step 3: Dye
Your dye bath should be prepared using cool water. Experiment with different amounts of dye until you find the right concentration. Keep in mind that the color that comes out of the dye bath will be a couple of shades darker than the dry, finished garment. Continue dying until you get the color you want. When you are finished, let the garment completely dry.
Step 4: Wash
When your tee is dry (to let the dye set) soak it in cool, soapy water for about 15 minutes. This soak washes the extra glue out. Throw it in the washer and dry as you would normally.
Step 5: Wear & Enjoy!
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