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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
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canada red tie-dye t-shirt

Make a cool firecracker popsicle-inspired shirt that’s bursting with bright colour perfect for summer and Canada Day. This simple tie-dye technique makes it easy for the whole family to join in the tie dye fun! Use one colour or multicolour tie dye kits to create this design.
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Print Project

Step 1

Wash shirt and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles.

Step 2

Pleat shirt vertically and secure with rubber bands to hold the pleats together.

Step 3

Mix Red dye as directed in package instructions.

Step 4

Apply dye to shoulders of shirt and partway down along tops of pleats.

Step 5

Apply dye to hem of shirt and partway up tops of pleats.

Step 6

Cover shirt with plastic and let set 6-8 hours.

Step 7

Remove bands and rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye.

Step 8

Wash and dry shirt as fabric requires.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Gildan® Short Sleeve Adult T-Shirt

    Item # 10532564 
    $5
    $6.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: Large
    • Color: White
    • Size: Large
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    Sizes
    • Color: White
    • Size: Large
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    Sizes
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit®

    Item # 10389616 
    Save 30% off One Regular Price Item with code 20230202. Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $9.99
    • Color: Red
    • Color: Red
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    • Color: Red
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You’ll Also Need
  • Disposable Plastic Table Cover
Instructions
Step 1

Wash shirt and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles.

Step 2

Pleat shirt vertically and secure with rubber bands to hold the pleats together.

Step 3

Mix Red dye as directed in package instructions.

Step 4

Apply dye to shoulders of shirt and partway down along tops of pleats.

Step 5

Apply dye to hem of shirt and partway up tops of pleats.

Step 6

Cover shirt with plastic and let set 6-8 hours.

Step 7

Remove bands and rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye.

Step 8

Wash and dry shirt as fabric requires.

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