How to Make a Tie-Dye Shirt Story

AMY SADLER DESIGNS

I am going to show you how to make a tie-dye shirt with chalk paint.

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Hear me out… I have had paint stained clothes for years now and I consider myself an expert at staining my clothes with paint.

Now I am just doing it on purpose! I have used this tie-dye technique on sweatshirts, kitchen towels, cotton blankets, and even baby onsies.

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Tie-Dye with chalk paint is a beautiful look.

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- Debi’s Design Diary DIY paint - Condiment bottles with pointed tips - Rubberbands - Trash bag or Dollar Tree Shower Curtain

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How to Tie-Dye Shirt (Using Chalk Paint) I start my tie-dye shirt process by choosing my color scheme. I love unique color combinations!

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Next lay a Dollar Tree shower curtain down over your work space to catch any spills and also to be able to sop up any spilled tie-dye chalk paint mixture with your project. So it won’t be wasted.

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Take one part paint to two parts water. I try to fill half of my condiment bottle. I Add about 1 cup of salt to 4 cups of your very warm but not boiling water.

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Swipe up for the full tutorial!

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