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Posted 5/5/2008 7:53:41 AM


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We have decided to tie dye t shirts on the first day.  I need help! The powder needs HOT water, which is not an option around the children.  The liquid looks as tho it may be pretty expensive...any suggestions?

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CJ in KC.."I'm walkin' that line...to the Promise Land!." 

I'm walkin' that line, to the promised land!  God Bless

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Posted 5/5/2008 10:32:51 AM


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a better idea and really cool is sharpy markers and alcohol . I tried it and it works so cool. You make a pattern dots or lines v etc. then you put it on a cup with a rubber band . Then you drop the alcohol on your design. You need to be brave to see what will happen to your design.  It makes a star burst effect. 

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Doreen

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Posted 5/5/2008 12:15:15 PM


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Thank you, thank you THANK YOU! this sounds so cool...I was wishing I could find something different, and this is it.  I can't wait to try it!

CJ in KC  "I'm walking that line...to the promised land."

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Posted 5/5/2008 4:33:44 PM


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YOu are welcome

I tryed it one a onsie and it work so cool. The sharpie markers work the best of all using all colors.  I use a creative memory pen and it didn't spread. So I have a cross in the middle and star burst behind. It look cool but too much money to let them use that pen of mine.  Love the effect so does everyone who has seen it .

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Doreen

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Posted 5/5/2008 5:56:21 PM


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Did you do anything to set it before putting it in the laundry?  I just tried it on a 50%cotton 50% polyester t shirt and it looks really cool.  It seemed to work best to just "doodle" not try to make a design.  But I love it! Thanks A bunch.  cjteapot@yahoo.com

CJ in KC "I'm walkin' that line...to the Promised Land!" 

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Posted 5/5/2008 8:36:38 PM


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I haven't done anything yet to set it . But if you throw it in a dryer or take and iron too it it should set it just fine.  The direct heat is better.  Those type instructions could go home with the kids as well. 

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Doreen

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Posted 5/6/2008 4:04:52 PM
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Office Depot has Sharpies on sale this week - box of 12 for $3.99.  As an extra, the fine point black ones come with a free bonus box, so you get 24 pens!

I went in for the extra fine tip Sharpies.  I'm going to have the kids write the verse or the "Aha" saying around the bottom edge of the soap dishes when we make the first aid kits.

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Posted 5/6/2008 5:04:08 PM


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Doreen, can you share the directions in more detail?  I'm not clear on the cup and the rubber band and what to do with them.

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Posted 5/6/2008 5:43:32 PM


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 Doreen got me going, and here is what I have done today and yesterday: I didn't do the rubber band and cup part.  I layed my t shirt flat with a large piece of aluminum foil inside the shirt to keep the color from running through.  I had some of those things the kids use to trace shapes onto paper...I used that and sprayed it good with alcohol and it is wonderful! I can post a picture if you guys/girls need it.  I took the shirt to church today with some other supplies.

Below is wh