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We buy paints mainly from Finland. We go to art stores in Helsinki to buy powder dyes. We buy things at second-hand stores, but lately people have been bringing us their old things. They ask us to redo them for them, or they simply leave them to us.

Now we have already developed the dyeing technology, so the paints practically do not wash off. Of course, we warn that it is better to wash at a temperature of 40 degrees, do not use bleach, and do not boil. We dye only natural fabrics. This is, firstly, our concept, and secondly, synthetics are very difficult to dye in our conditions.

We haven’t got our own workshop, while we do everything ourselves at home. To do this you need a large pan, paints, salt, soda, fixatives. In four hours of work, we manage to paint up to two dozen things. Natural coloring(leaves, flowers) can take a week, so we practically don’t use it, and the result is more unpredictable. Fulfilling an order most often takes five days, but if something is urgent, we will do it in a day. We make a batch of 100-200 items once a week and attach our own labels.

We have no direct competitors, because everyone either does classic tie-dye or uses acrylic. We don’t do standard tie-dye, various spirals, etc. We have calm, not flashy colors. We use powder dyes, mostly natural, which allow the fabric to remain soft.

Assortment and clients

Now we have a rather narrow assortment: sweatshirts, shorts, T-shirts, shirts, socks. Price range - from 400 rubles (shorts) to 1,500 rubles (sweatshirts). We also sell dyed fabric.

Our customers are young men and women from 15 to 30 years old. There are already regular customers who expect new products from us. Some even come up with funny names for our things. So, one girl from Moscow called the leggings that we dyed for her “moldy legs.” Girls buy sweatshirts more often, guys buy shirts. Shorts sell well in the summer. The best seller is socks, they buy three or four pairs. Our first batch sold out instantly. We didn't even expect such an effect.

The hippie era in relation to men's style is a very controversial source of inspiration - flared jeans, silk trousers, bandanas and other attributes are clearly inferior in coolness to work clothes or the brutal leather aesthetics of bikers. But times pass, changing trends influence the tastes of entire generations, and it is likely that after some time we will be able to see another hippie revival.

Today, the editors of FURFUR will review perhaps one of the most interesting elements of hippie aesthetics - the multi-color tie-dye textile dyeing technique, which unexpectedly returned to the collections of men's brands this spring.

What is tie-dye?

The tie-dye process can be relatively simple or require quite labor-intensive operations. And the result, by the way, does not necessarily have to be a psychedelic spiral of the rainbow spectrum. The bottom line is that before dyeing, areas of the fabric are “closed” from paint, and the most different ways- the fabric can be folded, twisted, tied, embroidered on it, secured with clips or other improvised means, there is even the option of protecting the desired areas with wax. Actually, the ornament appears after painting, when the reserve is removed from clean areas, which contrast with the freshly painted ones.

History of the pattern

Of course, it would be a gross oversimplification to say that tie-dye first appeared in the 1960s. In fact, tie-dye is one of the oldest known methods of hand-dying fabric. Artifacts associated with this technique were found at one time on almost all continents, and historians have established that in the territory of modern Peru, as well as on the other side of the world - in Japan, this method of coloring was used back in the 8th-9th centuries AD.

1. An example of the Japanese shibori pattern. 2. Shibori on denim originally dyed indigo. 3. Fabric in the process of dyeing in Shibori. 4. Tie-dye without twisting the fabric into a spiral is a more intricate option. 5. A hippie classic - a T-shirt twisted into a spiral and tie-dyed.

The Japanese, by the way, as always, turned out to be the most sophisticated craftsmen and invented their own sophisticated tie-dying method - shibori. The complexity of the process lay in the fact that even before the dyeing stage, patterns were sewn onto the fabric using different (depending on its type) techniques. Or, for example, undyed fabric was tightly wound around a rope or other embossed object and “rolled” over the paint, leaving tightly pressed areas untouched. These and many other shibori techniques were used to make kimonos for the nobility and upper classes of the empire.

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Tie-dye today

By the spring season, not only street brands like , and , but also brands that are not characterized by hippie aesthetics and such color boldness managed to release several items with tie-dye prints. And that says a lot. Quite conservative Americans (that very special unit for producing pants for pensioners) suddenly created a capsule collection, frivolously decorating their classic slacks and T-shirts.

Watching the men's shows this year, it's hard not to notice one common trend - tie-dye clothing. There is nothing new in this technique. If you look at old photographs of your parents, you can see something similar. But this year we can clearly see the return of psychedelic patterns to men's fashion.

Of course, things painted in this way, in the vast majority of cases, will be associated with hippie aesthetics, cheapness and stubbornness, but even here you can find a loophole - for example, tie-dye T-shirts in a light pastel spectrum look neutral, more complex ethnic patterns (that or Japanese shibori) do not raise any questions at all, and even if socks painted in a psychedelic spiral fit quite adequately into the space between sneakers and lapels of monotonous chinos, as long as they are not too bright.

Tie-Dye patterns look incredibly rich and bright, which attracts young people. This is a great way to show individuality, uniqueness and rebellious spirit. The tie-dye style, which made its debut many years ago, is still relevant today.

This mysterious word combines several techniques for dyeing fabric, which are based on wrapping, stitching, compressing or folding it. Tai-Dai painting, which is fashionable today, takes its roots in Japanese culture. This technique became widespread in India, where a similar method of textile ornamentation was called knot dyeing. In Africa, China and eastern countries, the Tai-Dai technique for decorating clothes was also widely used, and in the USA it was popularized by representatives of the hippie subculture in the early seventies of the last millennium. It was here that this method of decorating fabric, originally called “shibori” (in the incorrect English translation “shibori”), acquired its modern name. It translates as “tie - dye”, which fully reflects the essence of the technique itself. A few years later, the Tie-Dye print penetrated into the territory of the USSR countries. The very first “swallows” were those brought by Soviet business travelers, and then resourceful fashionistas and fashionistas learned to reproduce on their own. Denim clothes were simply boiled in boiling water to achieve the desired effect. It is worth noting that it was very difficult to predict the result in advance. Dying clothes and textiles made from natural cotton fabrics in rainbow colors that merge with each other to form a psychedelic, cheerful print is today a modern version of a classic dyeing method that has its roots in different cultures peace.

Fashionable clothes in the style of Tie-Dye

Perhaps the most striking manifestation of the tie-dye style is modern fashion are T-shirts popularized by American hippies. And today they remind us of a fun time that brought noticeable changes to the life of the planet. A Tie-Dye T-shirt combined with wide jeans, sneakers and decorated with fringe allows you to create a unique look in ethnic style, which exudes freedom, love of life and energy. The uniqueness of such things lies in their uniqueness, since even in industrial conditions it is difficult to tie a knot twice for dyeing so that the pattern turns out the same. What can we say about dyeing things at home?

DIY Tie-Dye

T-shirts, bandanas, scarves and T-shirts using the Tie-Dye technique are easy to make at home. All you need is the product itself, made from natural fabric(cotton, silk, linen), fabric paints, elastic or thread, brush or cotton pad. You can dye a T-shirt dry or wet. In the first case, the border between colors will be more pronounced, and in the second, blurred. After tying arbitrary knots on the product, forming folds or simply crumpling it, secure it with threads or elastic bands. Then, having prepared the solution for staining according to the instructions, apply the paint. After waiting a few minutes, you need to rinse the T-shirt in water at room temperature. It should be dried without removing the rubber bands. When the T-shirt is dry, all that remains is to remove the fasteners and iron it. The tie-dye effect will amaze with its originality and uniqueness, and an ordinary T-shirt will take on a new life!

This trend is called the hippie trend of the coming season - things dyed using tie-dye are reminiscent of the hippie era of the 1960s and 70s. The technique, today called tie-dye (English tie-dye - “tie-dye”), knot dyeing, was used hundreds of years ago by masters of ancient India, China, and Africa. The fashion of “flower children” made tie-dye famous throughout the world, and now this unusual way Fabric dyeing is experiencing a new wave of popularity.

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The tie-dye technique is most often used to dye clothes (often knitted items, but not only), accessories, in particular, light scarves, and interior textiles. The beauty of the technique, in addition to its colorfulness and brightness, is its simplicity and the fact that the result is always interesting. Some irregularity and arbitrariness of the design is a distinctive feature of tie-dye.

Tie-dye: what kind of paint and equipment is needed

* There are many techniques and ways to dye tie-dye; the results are slightly different. The essence is the same: a thing or fabric is folded in one way or another, tied up or tied with elastic bands, and then dyed.

* Permanent fabric dyes are suitable for tie-dye, either initially liquid or powder, which must be diluted with water. Thanks to the popularity of the technique, there are also paints positioned as dyes specifically for tie-dye.

* In all cases, also stock up on rubber or plastic gloves and plastic containers for painting.

* Methods of applying paint to material may vary. You can immerse the item in paint, apply paint from a bottle with a tip or spray, paint with a brush, sponge, and so on.

* It is better to protect the working surface with film.

* The best results are obtained when dyeing natural fabrics and materials - cotton, viscose, linen, silk.

* Before use, wash the item/fabric without using conditioner and do not dry it.

We have put together a selection of several basic methods that give a different picture.

1. Basic tie-dye method - T-shirt with a spiral pattern: master class

One of the simplest methods is suitable, for example, for dyeing a T-shirt or scarf.

You will need:

Paint 5 colors;

Stationery erasers;

Gloves;

Step 1

Wash your T-shirt. Place the wet T-shirt on the work surface, place a fork in the center and rotate so that the T-shirt curls around it.

Step 2

Tighten the folded T-shirt with 3-4 elastic bands.

Step 3

Prepare your paints. Brush different colors onto different sections of the folded T-shirt.

Step 4

Then proceed as indicated on the instructions for your paint. This paint, for example, needs to be kept for 6-8 hours to obtain rich color. The dyed T-shirt will spend this time in a closed bag. Then it needs to be rinsed and dried.

2. Chaotic dyeing - tie-dye jeans: master class

This method differs from the previous one in the folding technique - here it is chaotic. This makes it more convenient to work with thick fabric, such as denim.

You will need:

Paint in 2 colors (here blue + green);

Stationery erasers;

Gloves.

Step 1

Wash the jeans and place them damp on a work surface. Use your hands to scrunch the fabric up randomly.

Step 2

Secure the folds with elastic bands, putting them on randomly as well.

Step 3

Apply paint on all sides - first one color, then another. Then proceed according to the instructions for your dye.

3. Tie-dye dyeing with stripes: master class

A method that allows you to get results with blurry stripes.

You will need:

Paint 2 colors,

Stationery erasers;

Gloves.

Step 1

Fold the washed wet T-shirt into a pile (see diagram in the photo) and tie it with elastic bands in 6 places.

Step 2

Apply paint to areas free of rubber bands and leave for the paint to take effect. Next, follow the instructions for your paint.

4. Bleach pattern + tie-dye dyeing: master class

In this method, applying patterns with bleach is combined with painting with liquid dye. It makes sense to take a colored item; the brightest contrasting result is obtained with items of dark, saturated colors.

You will need:

Bleach and a bottle with a spout for more convenient application;

- mixing container;

Stationery erasers;

Paint in several colors;

Gloves;

Scissors.

Step 1

Fold the T-shirt into a bundle and secure it with rubber bands at a distance of about 3 cm from each other.

Step 2

Dilute bleach with water 1:1 and pour the mixture into a bottle with a spout.

Step 3

Wear gloves. Pour the mixture over the areas of the T-shirt that are free from elastic bands.

Step 4

Wait until the bleach bleaches the material to the shade you want. Cut off the elastic bands and wash or rinse the T-shirt well to remove the bleach. Do not dry the T-shirt, leave it damp.

Step 5

Lay out the T-shirt and apply different colors of dye to the bleached areas. Next, follow the instructions for your paint.

Option:

And if you roll a T-shirt into a spiral, apply bleach from a spray bottle, and then from it - different paint, you get a space drawing.

5. Tie-dye technique using ice: master class

Coloring with ice gives a softer, almost melting result. It’s good to take not too many flowers - 2-3.

You will need:

Paint 2-3 different colors;

Stationery erasers;

Scissors;

Sufficient amount of ice cubes;

Grid and container for coloring.

Step 1

Wash the item and leave it damp.

Step 2

Collect small bundles of wet material and secure with rubber bands.

Step 3

Place the grid on the container and place the item to be painted on top. Pour ice on top so that it covers the entire item.

Step 4

Apply paint onto the ice so that it flows further down. If you have powdered paint, you can not dilute it with water, but pour the powder directly onto the ice. Another option is to dilute the paint with water in advance and freeze it, putting colored ice cubes on the item.

Step 5

The ice should completely melt. As it melts, the paint will saturate the fabric.

Step 6

6. Tie-dye using the kaleidoscope technique: master class

The method is similar to the previous one, but differs slightly in the technique of folding the item and applying paint. The pattern is symmetrical.

You will need:

Paint of different colors;

Stationery erasers;

Thick plastic or whatman paper to make a wide ring;

Make a side out of thick paper or plastic so that it is a few centimeters higher than the item.

Step 4

Place the item with a side on the wire rack, the wire rack over the container, and pour ice on top. Apply liquid or powder paint to half of the prepared colors on the ice. Let the ice melt.

Step 5

When the ice has melted, carefully turn the item over, add ice again and apply the remaining colors.

Step 6

When the second portion of ice has melted, cut off the rubber bands and follow the instructions for your paint.

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