Tie-dyed Socks

jalex · 07-17-2002, 12:13 PM

Tie-dyed Socks

This project is more than a fun way to spruce up a pair of plain socks or a solid-colored T-shirt. It's also a hit at many summer birthday celebrations, slumber parties and Scout gatherings.

Materials
• Plastic bowl or pan
• Nontoxic fabric dye
• White socks
• Rubber bands
• Pennies
• Rubber gloves
• Plastic spoon

Step 1:
Begin by covering the work area with newspaper. In a plastic bowl or pan, dissolve a packet of nontoxic fabric dye in hot water, according to the package directions. Add more hot water until there is enough to cover a couple of pairs of socks.

Step 2:
Dampen the white socks with clear warm water, then bundle them up in rubber bands.

Step 3:
Wearing rubber gloves, submerge the bound socks in the warm dye and stir occasionally with a plastic spoon.

Step 4:
After 20 minutes or so (the color will lighten after the fabric is rinsed and dried), run them under cool water, squeezing until the water runs clear.

Step 5:
Remove the bands (and any pennies), smooth out the socks, and rest them flat on newspaper. Let them dry overnight.

Tips:
Wash the socks separately from the rest of the laundry the first few times to prevent damage from bleeding dye.

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glitterfairy73 · 07-17-2002, 09:39 PM

I have one question...what are the pennies for?

jalex · 07-18-2002, 08:39 AM

I think you use them with the rubber bands to get round shapes.
But I am not sure.

unicorn1236969 · 08-04-2002, 04:39 PM

on the last rinse use vinager to keep the color longer

mentalmom · 08-04-2002, 07:25 PM

I love tie-dying......a little salt in the rinse water also helps set the color into the fabric.

07-17-2002, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
jalex Mentally disturbed Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Home is wherever the army sends us Posts: 4,524 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 18 Thanked 136 Times in 10 Posts	Tie-dyed Socks Tie-dyed Socks This project is more than a fun way to spruce up a pair of plain socks or a solid-colored T-shirt. It's also a hit at many summer birthday celebrations, slumber parties and Scout gatherings. Materials • Plastic bowl or pan • Nontoxic fabric dye • White socks • Rubber bands • Pennies • Rubber gloves • Plastic spoon Step 1: Begin by covering the work area with newspaper. In a plastic bowl or pan, dissolve a packet of nontoxic fabric dye in hot water, according to the package directions. Add more hot water until there is enough to cover a couple of pairs of socks. Step 2: Dampen the white socks with clear warm water, then bundle them up in rubber bands. Step 3: Wearing rubber gloves, submerge the bound socks in the warm dye and stir occasionally with a plastic spoon. Step 4: After 20 minutes or so (the color will lighten after the fabric is rinsed and dried), run them under cool water, squeezing until the water runs clear. Step 5: Remove the bands (and any pennies), smooth out the socks, and rest them flat on newspaper. Let them dry overnight. Tips: Wash the socks separately from the rest of the laundry the first few times to prevent damage from bleeding dye. © FamilyFun. All rights reserved. __________________ Get our guys out of Iraq!!

07-17-2002, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
glitterfairy73 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 31 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	???? I have one question...what are the pennies for?

07-18-2002, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
jalex Mentally disturbed Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Home is wherever the army sends us Posts: 4,524 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 18 Thanked 136 Times in 10 Posts	Pennies I think you use them with the rubber bands to get round shapes. But I am not sure. __________________ Get our guys out of Iraq!!

08-04-2002, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
unicorn1236969 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Iowa Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just a suggestion on the last rinse use vinager to keep the color longer __________________ They said you can't get anything free in life. I said ha! We just prove them wrong. SNEAKYBEAR==Watch out I might pinch your butt!!!!!! HE HE HE HE !!!!

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08-04-2002, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
mentalmom Homeschool Mom/Rockhound Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 980 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	I love tie-dying......a little salt in the rinse water also helps set the color into the fabric.