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My 4-H groups is going to try these for their decoratedT-shirt for the fair!

Kool Aid Tie DyeT-shirt

Materials Needed:

T-shirt
Kool-Aid packages (different flavors/colors)
Vinegar
Small plastic bowls
Plastic gloves
Rubber bands

How To:
For every color you wish to use, put 1 package Kool-Aid and 1 oz.vinegar in individual plastic bowls. Mix until dissolved.

Using rubber bands, pull and twist T-shirt into differentshapes. Dip rubber-banded ends in bowls (Make sure you weargloves or your hands will stain).

Keep rubber bands on and set in the sun to dry.

To set colors, iron on medium-high using an ironing clothbetween shirt and iron. Let set for 24 hours before washing. Tobe safe, wash separately first time.

Launder T-shirt as usual and it's ready to wear.

Helpful Hints:
Don't put softener on the T-shirt if you pre-wash it -- the dyewill not take.

For more tie dye fun try this:
Make a Tie Dyed T-shirt

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