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    Can I tie dye a rubber ball?
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    Most likely not, the dye would probably just run off. If it were made of foam, it would probably be possible. You might stain the rubber a little.
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    Can we use soda ash and salt together during dye?
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    Using both soda ash and salt is not advised unless you are directed to use both on your dye instructions. In some cases, salt could negatively change the pH levels of your solution. A soda ash soak is intended to raise the pH levels to improve the effect of the dye.
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    For how many hours do we need to wait after it is dyed?
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    About 24 hours for the t-shirt.
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    I have already colored a cap with crayola markers and I want to make it tie dye. I do not have bleach, alcohol, or any other chemicals. Is it possible to tie dye using only water?
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    You can use sharpie markers and alcohol to tie dye an item. I also think Crayola markers can work. It will not work with just water.
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    When using a knot, how do I apply the dye? Do I need a bucket or will a squirt bottle work?
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    A squirt bottle works best, you’ll control the dye better and it takes up less room than the bucket.
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    How do I avoid having too many white patches on my tie-dyed shirt?
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    Make sure to add lots of dye so it soaks through. You can also tie it looser.
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    What type and method of coloring should we use if ready made colors aren't available?
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    You could use different plant dyes or permanent pen ink like sharpies, or dye with permanent paints.
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    Can I tie dye a plain white dress?
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    You can tie dye just about anything. As long as it isn't polyester or silk, it'll work fine.
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    How do I knot when doing tie dye?
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    You just tie a knot. You can aid this process by holding both ends of the fabric and using the imagery of a bunny rabbit running around a tree and falling down a hole to complete the knot tying process.
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    How can I tie-dye?
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    Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
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    What is the use of tie dye?
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    Tie-dye can be used to create a wide variety of designs on fabric, from standard patterns, such as the spiral, peace sign, diamond, and the marble effect to beautiful works of art.
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