Dyeing techniques
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Hand paint Apply dye freehand with a foam brush or artist's bristle brush.
Tie-dye For a shot of hippie chic, gather fabric into bunches and secure with multiple elastic bands. Immerse article in dye, rinse, then squeeze with elastics still in place. Remove elastics and hang to dry.
Dip-dye Hang fabric above dye bath and partially immerse. Rinse, squeeze and hang to dry from undyed portion.
Ombre To get this fashion-forward gradation of colour, pour mixed dye into spray bottle and spritz edge of fabric intended to be darkest. Empty half of bottle, refill with water and spritz adjacent section. Repeat until desired colour gradient is achieved.
Batik An ancient method in which a waxy substance called resist -- which prevents absorption of dye -- is applied to fabric before immersing in dye bath. After, machine-wash to remove resist, revealing final pattern.
Shibori A traditional Japanese technique that creates a summery strie effect. Drape selections of fabric across a broom handle or section of PVC pipe; scrunch together and apply dye with a squeeze or spray bottle.
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