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Tie-dye. This is a video about how to tie dye Tie-dye is a modern term coined in the mid-1960s in the United States for a set of ancient resist-dyeing techniques, and for the products of these processes. The process of tie-dye typically consists of folding, twisting, pleating, or crumpling fabric or a garment and binding with string or rubber bands, followed by application of dye(s).

The manipulations of the fabric prior to application of dye are called resists, as they partially or completely prevent the applied dye from coloring the fabric. More sophisticated tie-dyes involve additional steps, including an initial application of dye prior to the resist, multiple sequential dye and resist steps, and the use of other types of resists (stitching, stencils) and discharge.

Unlike traditional resist-dyeing techniques, tie-dye is characterized by the use of bright, saturated primary colors and bold patterns. Dyes, fabrics, and discharge agents[edit] Designs and patterns[edit] History of Tie-dye[edit] Random Tutorial Generator. DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars.

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