Last month, at the Contemporary Craft Retreat in Canberra, I was lucky enough to win two prizes in the raffle. One was a Tie Dye Kit - it looked very simple to use so who better to try it out than four year old grandson, William. Step 1. After reading the instructions, mix up the soda ash solution ( with supervision) and place the clothes/fabric to be dyed into the solution. Step 2: Make sure the fabric is totally immersed in the solution and let it soak for 30 minutes. That is such a long time when you're four! Step 3. While waiting for the fabric to soak, get ready for the dyeing - plastic tablecloth, plastic gloves and plastic apron. Step 4: Tie the garment with rubber bands in various places ... I would have liked a few more ties, but who would argue with the creative instrincts of a four year old? . Step 5: Apply dye from squeeze bottles - much easier for children than any other method. Step 6. Leave the d...
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