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Sharpie Pen Tie Dye

Sharpie Pen Tie Dye

Tie-dye a cute and unique napkin with Sharpie Markers!

A project involving beautiful colors and the cool properties of permanent markers.

Ages:
3 - 7
Est. Time:
<1 hour

How we did it:

Materials List

  1. permanent markers (e.g., sharpies)
  2. squeeze bottle - or Dropper
  3. jars
  4. rubbing alcohol
  5. rubber bands
  6. fabric
See full instructions at www.kiwico.com...
  1. Sharpie Pen Tie Dye Pin It

    Place your fabric tautly over the cup and secure it with a rubber band (this is the area you will be decorating).

  2. Sharpie Pen Tie Dye Pin It

    Make about 6 dots of ink from one marker in a circle pattern about the size of a quarter, and then fill in the circle with dots using other colored markers. 

  3. Sharpie Pen Tie Dye Pin It

    Then slowly drop about 20 drops of alcohol in the center of the pattern.  (Note: if you are using a squeeze bottle, you may need to place your thumb over the end so it doesnÃ�¢ï¿½ï¿½t come out too fast.)  YouÃ�¢ï¿½ï¿½ll see the molecules of ink spread outward to the rim of the glass from the center.

  4. Sharpie Pen Tie Dye Pin It

    Let the pattern dry for a few minutes, then moved the napkin to decorate another area.

    After youÃ�¢ï¿½ï¿½re all done decorating, youÃ�¢ï¿½ï¿½ll need to set the colors by placing your fabric in the dryer for about 15 minutes.

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