These High End Tie Dye Kits Make For An Excellent Day With Your Kids

If you’re looking for a fun activity to enjoy with your kids, tie-dyeing might be the answer. Tie-dye kits contain the basics you need to get started, simplifying the process. With tie-dye garments on-trend right now, this activity is sure to earn you cool points with your children.

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And the great thing about tie-dyeing is that it can be just as entertaining for 5-year-olds as it is for teenagers. It’s a safe activity for kids of all ages, but those under 8 years old generally need extra help in varying degrees. Below, we rounded up some of our favorite kits from the most reputable brands to help get you started.

What is tie-dyeing?

Tie-dyeing is a method of dyeing clothing or fabric by tying parts of it to protect it from the dye. This creates interesting patterns with some parts dyed and other parts not. You can fold and tie fabric or garments in various ways to create particular patterns. You can also create multicolored patterns by using different dyes on various parts of the fabric.

How do you tie-dye?

The exact tie-dyeing process varies depending on the dye you use and the patterns you want to create. Tie-dye kits come with instructions, so you should follow these to get the best results. Most include a guide on folding and tying garments to achieve specific patterns. However, you can also find this information online, should you need further details.

What do you get in a tie-dye kit?

The exact contents of a tie-dye kit vary. It can contain all of these items or a combination of some. The only item all kits contain is the dye.

• Dye: All kits contain the dye you need for tie-dyeing. Some kits include just a single color, while others offer more than 20.
• Squeeze bottles: These bottles make the dyeing process easier because they allow you to apply the dye more accurately.
• Soda ash: Some dyes have soda ash mixed in, but if not, you must soak the fabric in a soda ash solution for 10 minutes before you begin dyeing.
• Gloves: Disposable gloves keep hands from getting stained by the dye.
• Rubber bands: You use these to tie your fabric or garments to achieve your desired tie-dye pattern.
• Aprons: Plastic aprons protect clothing from the dye. These are especially important for little kids who are more likely to make a mess.
• Table covers: Table covers protect the table or other surfaces you choose to dye on.
• T-shirts: Some kits contain plain white T-shirts to dye. However, buying T-shirts or other garments yourself lets you pick the size and quality.

Best tie-dye kits with less than 10 colors

Indigo and Shibori Natural Dye Kit

Shibori tie-dye is a type of Japanese tie-dye that’s more delicate than the standard method, as it involves tying multiple small parts of the fabric. This kit contains all you need for shibori dyeing using natural indigo dye.

Tulip One-Step 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit

You can choose from a range of color palettes with this five-color kit, including pretty pastels, wilderness, mermaid and neon. It’s a simple one-step dye process. Just add water to the squeeze bottles, and you’re ready to dye.

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Tulip One-Step 8-Color Tie-Dye Kit

This eight-color kit is available in various color palettes, including celestial, which features rich galaxy hues. You get enough ink for approximately 12 projects.

Best tie-dye kits with more than 10 colors

Kool Krafts Tie-Dye Kit

Not only does this kit contain dyes in 12 colors, but it also includes four white T-shirts to dye: two small, one medium and one large. You also get gloves, table covers and rubber bands.

Tulip One-Step 15-Color Tie-Dye Kit

If you want to buy from this popular tie-dye brand but need a greater range of colors, this 15-color kit is ideal. It contains an attractive array of colors and tie-dye supplies for five people. All you need to supply are the garments.

Doodle Hog Tie-Dye Party Kit

With dye in a dozen classic rainbow colors, gloves and rubber bands, this kit contains the basics you need for tie-dye fun. There are 36 bottles included so you and your friends can get creative together.

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