This essay will explain a dyeing technique called tie-dying. Tie-Dying is a technique that can be used on many different fabrics to create different effects and millions of unique designs; no two dyes are the same. I have become very fond of tie-dye, using it for a living and owning my own small tie-dye business for years. To design tie-dye, you will make several handmade folds that are secured with string or rubber bands, then saturated with dye for different periods of time to create different shades of color. The different folds and tightening of the pleats create different effects on the fabric to create the name tie-dye. This technique is very simple and can only be done by young children and older people. “Today we are used to synthetic dyes that are easy to use because they are safe, durable and fast-setting, but in the beginning, dyes had to be extracted from nature. The sources of these dyes were the roots, berries and flowers and leaves of a variety of plants like blackberries, safflower, marigold, sage, indigo and many others. » (Merlin Silk) Tie dyeing is a very unique process that involves very few steps, and if done correctly it can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for all ages. The first thing you will need to do is purchase or gather your materials before you can begin your process. You will need a t-shirt or cotton item of clothing (any light color will work and can be new or used), 10-15 rubber bands of different sizes (different sizes will create different thicknesses of lines), plenty of space on a counter. or a table, a large spoon or a wooden stick to mix the sodium carbonate (Laundry Booster) and water, A measuring cup to measure 2 cups of Soda Carbonate (Laundry Booster), a... medium of paper.... ..the thing about tie-dye is that they are all invulnerable and will have color on them, it just depends if you like the colors and design you have created, it It is at this point that you will know if you have completed the tie dye process. correctly. The more you create, the more you will succeed in bringing your creations to life and the more it will grow within you. Tie-Dye is ideal all year round, but it is especially ideal in the summer as it is very colorful and can have a little color or a very bright color if you want and can be very light and comfortable depending on the fabrics you you choose to dye. Tie-dye can also be a fun family activity to do, as it's fun for all ages and can be done outside for less cleanup. Works cited (Merlin Silk) - To find out more: http://www.thaitiedye.com /2008/06/14/l’histoire-du-tie-dye/#sthash.cf7esKFQ.dpuf