It takes 24 to 48 hours for the dye to fully set
into the shirt. Leave the shirt in the bag that it was brought home in until
you are ready to wash the shirt. Be sure to leave it in a sink, or a pan where
it will not leak. The longer the shirt sits before washing the more intense and
defined the colors will be.
Before handling the shirt, PLEASE WEAR GLOVES OR
BAGS ON YOUR HANDS! The dye that we used is non-toxic, but it will stain your
skin and clothing. If you do not wear gloves, you will end up with “purple”
fingers for a few days, as well as ruined clothing, so please cover up!
While the shirt is still tied, it needs to be
rinsed under cold running water, the sink that is closest to the washing
machine is usually the best to use, less water dripping all over after rinsing.
This should take you about five minutes. When you see very little dye running
off of the tied up shirt, start to gradually remove the rubber bands while
still rinsing. Get as much dye out as possible this way. Immediately after
rinsing, wring out the excess water from the shirt, then wash the shirt by
itself with cold water and soap in the washing machine. Remember, good rinsing
keeps the design from looking “muddy” and colors from running into each other.
After the washer has finished, put your shirt into
the dryer. The dye sets to a permanent color with the heat of the dryer. If you
let the shirt sit in the washing machine for a long time, or do not dry the
shirt, the colors will run together into a blurry design.
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