Tie-dye all the things with your kiddos this summer using these simple tie-dye techniques and projects!
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While we are typically busy homeschooling in the summer months, we do still try to fit in lots of free-range play, outdoor adventuring, and other fun summer activities.
One of those fun activities we try to fit in every couple of summers? Tie-dye projects.
While we don’t have any tie-dye projects in the works for this summer (yet) my young daughter created a shirt with friends last summer, and it was such a blast! I also have so many amazing memories of working on tie-dye shirts with my boys over the years.
Such a fun way to kick off your summer or end it. Either way, tie-dying with your kiddos is a must at least once or twice.
Simple Tie Dye Techniques
If you love tie-dying but want to try it a handful of different ways, these tie-dye tips and methods via Needle Pointers or this awesome how-to-tie-dye tutorial, complete with multiple different techniques via Sarah Maker, can help you get started!
Otherwise, consider one of these specific methods for tie-dying with the kiddos!
Keep it traditional with these tie-dye shirts via Smiling Colors and get simple tips for holding a tie-dye party for the neighborhood!
Or create one of these awesome tie-dye projects via Sarah Maker.
- Spiral tie-dye (left)
- Crumple tie-dye (right)
Who knew could tie-dye a shirt in so many unique ways?? This colorful rainbow shirt via Crafts by Amanda is so fun, you guys!
Need additional options for soaking your shirts?
I love how this tie-dye shirt method via Rainy Day Mum uses Saran Wrap instead of plastic baggies — what a genius idea!
Need to cool off? Get creative and try this ice-cold method of tie-dying using ice (above) via Artsy Fartsy Mama.
While this shows you how to use this process on a hoodie, I’m sure it can easily be adapted to t-shirts and other clothing items!
Last, but not least, try these simple methods via Lovely Indeed.
If you love the look of shibori-dyed projects, try this sunshine ombre shirt via Crafts by Amanda.
All of these ideas look like so much fun, you guys!!
Reverse Tie Dye Techniques
Ok, I didn’t even know this was a thing until this year, and let me tell you, these all look awesome!
Try this unique reverse tie-dying project via Creative Ramblings Blog or a similar technique via Kitchen Table Classroom, which includes 4 different ways to tie-dye instead!
*NOTE: Both of these fun projects do call for the use of bleach, so proceed with caution and use protective gear.
Want to take your reverse tie-dye fun up a notch (or 2)?
Try this fun black tie-dye technique (above) via Kitchen Table Classroom that uses an already bleached tie-dyed shirt (like the ones mentioned earlier).
Such a unique way to kick off your summer!
These are seriously the coolest, you guys!
Unique Tie Dye Projects
Looking for something unique and different to tie-dye this summer?
Skip the traditional T-shirt-dying projects and lean on one of these super fun ideas instead!
Give your kiddos some awesome kicks with these great tie-dye shoe projects.
- Rainbow tie-dye shoes via Artsy Fartsy Mama
- Galaxy tie-dye shoes (right) that use Sharpies & paint via The Inspiration Edit
- Tie-dye shoes (left) that also use the Sharpie method via Kitchen Table Classroom
If you want socks to go with your kids’ awesome new shoes, these fun tie-dye socks via Sarah Maker will be a great go-to!
The best part? This project includes 4 different methods for making your socks.
If you want to skip the traditional tie-dye approach, consider these original ideas via Crafts by Amanda!
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