Tie Dye Day / Spiral Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Spiral Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Children twist, bind and dye white shirts into bright spiral patterns, learning a classic textile technique they can wear home.
How to run it
- Pre-wash and dampen white cotton shirts, and label each with a name.
- Children twist shirts into a spiral and secure with rubber bands.
- Wearing gloves, children squeeze dye onto each section.
- Bag the shirts to set as per the dye instructions, then rinse and dry before sending home.
You will need
- white cotton t-shirts
- child-safe fabric dye kit
- rubber bands
- disposable gloves
- zip-lock bags
- plastic tablecloths
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use pre-banded shirts; older children can try bullseye or crumple patterns.
SafetyUse a non-toxic, child-safe dye kit with gloves and aprons; educators mix any dye powders, and avoid skin and eye contact.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Following a multi-step process builds persistence and pride in a wearable creation.
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