Take the bowl containing the dye you prepared and add more water until you achieve the color intensity you prefer. Dissolve: Add water to the powder dye in the required ratio. If you have applicator bottles, it may be easier to put the powder in the bottle, then add water directly rather than mixing it in a bowl first. Pour: Slowly transfer the dye into their specific applicator bottles or a small bowl. Cover the bowl with a cling wrap or foil.

Squirt the specific dye to the area you want to color, ensuring you’re covering it completely. Take the next bottle and do the same to the next area, and so on. Use every color of the rainbow. Fabric dye - There are many types of dye, but for the most vibrant colors, choose ones specifically formulated for tie-dye. If you have powder dye, you need to dissolve them by following the product instructions. Work in your protected working area and wear your old clothes and/or apron, and don't forget to wear gloves and a face mask. You may also opt for specialty dye kits that already usually include an applicator bottle, dye, and gloves. Look for dye kits like the Tulip brand, labeled one-step dyes. These types of dyes include fixatives, so you can skip the soda ash wash step. If you are using more than one color, think about what the overlapped color will be. For example pink and blue will have purple in the overlap areas. Applicator Bottle Technique (Squeeze Bottles)

Although not all fabric dyes require a fixer, this step is highly suggested to ensure effective and strong bonds between the dye and fabric fibers. Dyes labeled one-step do not need fixing as a fixative has already been added to the powder. CAUTION: The first thing you need to do is ensure no children and pets are around. Soda ash or sodium carbonate can cause irritation, burn, and injuries when ingested, inhaled, and mishandled.