CAN YOU TIE DYE with BLEACH?

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YES! Bleach Tie Dyeing is also known as Reverse Tie Dyeing.

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How is Bleach Dyeing different from regular Tie Dyeing? Instead of adding color to a fabric, you take it away with bleach.

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This can be done with liquid chlorine bleach or you can apply it with a bleach pen for more control. Bleach pens allow you to draw more precise designs.

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Can you make traditional tie dye folding patterns with reverse dye? ABSOLUTELY!

Pole Wrapping This particular tie dye (or shibori) technique creates uneven folds or creases instead of straight lines.

The accordion technique fold creates rectangles.

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Spiral Tie Dye The traditional Spiral is made by twisting and rotating a part of your shirt or fabric and then securing it with rubber bands.

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