Lay down garbage bags and/or work outside on the grass (tie-dying can be quite messy!). Alonso also suggests wearing old clothing you don't mind staining, just in case.… See more

Most tie-dye pros suggest dyeing clothing while it's damp. Many tie-dye kits will come with … See more

Place your dyed, banded shirt in a large zip-top plastic bag, and leave it to set for at least eight hours. Soaking it for longer will give you more vivid, saturated shades. Prefer a pa… See more

Put gloves back on, remove your shirt from its plastic bag, and rinse it in cold water until the water runs clear. Then put it in the washing machine on a cold cycle. Make sure that y… See more