Tie Dye 101: The Basics of Making Exceptional Tie Dye

A detailed how-to program, Tie Dye 101 breaks down the elements of tie dyeing step-by-step, offering tips and techniques that viewers can use in a wide variety of applications, including wall hangings, banners and flags, tablecloths and mats, hats, dresses, shirts, and accessories. Hosts Tom and Martine Rolofson, both dressed in their own artistry, demonstrate how to choose plain fabrics, fold and tie surfaces (which creates the psychedelic swirl, wave, and vee patterns characteristic of tie dye), and mix and apply the dye (while also outlining safety measures for protecting the eyes, nasal passages, and skin from corrosive substances) using both a simple two-color approach and multiple colors for a rainbow effect. Viewers will also learn how to care for their finished products and avoid washing mistakes that can dull patterns or ruin garments. A fine introduction to a popular American folk art, this is highly recommended. [Note: the companion volume Advanced Tie Dye Techniques is also available.] Aud: P. (M. E. Snodgrass)