Tie Dye library workshop

Great Library Bags

  • One sling bag per participant
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Tie Dye t-shirt workshop kit

Wear Rainbows

  • One t-shirt per participant available in Child to 5XL Adult sizes
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Logo Tie Dye t-shirt workshop kit

Promote Your Centre

  • One t-shirt per participant with your design printed on it
  • T-shirts available in Child to 5XL Adult sizes
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your educator
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Tie Dye apron workshop kit

For budding Chefs

  • One apron per participant available in Child or Adult sizes
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant

 

 

 

 

Pencil Roll Tie Dye workshop

Colouring Fun

  • Sewn in the Hunter Valley NSW
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Xmas Stocking Tie Dye workshop kit

More Christmas Fun

  • Sewn in the Hunter Valley NSW
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Tie Dye pillow case workshop

Dream on Rainbows

  • One pillow case per participant
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your educator
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Tie Dye pillow case workshop

Make Your Own Wall Art!

  • One tea towel per participant
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant

 

 

 

 

BYO Tie Dye small item workshop

BYO Small Item to Dye

  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
BYO Tie Dye large item workshop kit

BYO large Item to dye

  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
Tie Dye workshop kit - refill

Keep Your Bottles & Refill

Refill Kits
  • All the dyes you need with measuring spoons so you can refill your bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your group leader
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
  • Items to dyeable also available

 

We Include the Little Extras to Make it Easier for You

When you purchase a Tie Dyeing Workshop kit from Magic Starfish you'll receive lots of little extras to make your job easier.

  • To keep your paperwork on track we email you our Tie Dye Risk Assessment and MSDS.
  • Your kit includes Take home bags with washout instructions for each child - you don't have to worry about insuring parents know what to do!
  • A Tie Dye Workshop reminder note for you to email or print out for parents reminding them about the Tie Dyeing workshop and for their children to wear old clothes. We have specific notes for each Tie Dye workshop style and for those doing a BYO item workshop we have information about the item the parents need to provide.

Magic Starfish tie dye workshop note to parents

 

Frequently Asked Questions

About Dyeing

What's the best Dye colours for Beginner Dyers?
For first time dyers and younger children we recommend the 3 dye colour kits.

The dyes you receive are

  • Yellow
  • Magenta
  • Turquoise

As the dyes act like watercolour you'll be able to blend the dyes to create orange, purple and green.

With fewer dye colours the instance of creating urky murky colours is almost eliminated, your children will be able create a beautiful bright Tie Dye.

All our workshop kits come with detailed instructions so you'll know exactly what to do every step of the way.

What's the best Dye colours for Experienced Dyers?

For experience dyers and older participants we recommend the 6 colour kit . The dyes you receive are

  • Yellow
  • Golden
  • Orange
  • Magenta
  • Turquoise
  • Deep Blue

As the dyes act like watercolour you'll be able to blend the dyes to create red, deep purple, violet and green.

There is a chance of creating urky murky colours eg if you mix Orange with Turquoise, but if you know your colours and place your dyes carefully on your fabric you'll create amazing Tie Dyes.

All our workshop kits come with detailed instructions so you'll know exactly what to do every step of the way.

We want to Tie Dye in Koori colours do you have them?
Yes we do, our Koori colours were chosen in consultation with the Red Belly Black Aboriginal craft group at Beresfield NSW
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Black
HOW LONG DOES A WORKSHOP TAKE?
Depending on the ages of the children and the item they have chosen to dye we estimate the activity will take approximately 2 hours for tying and dyeing (plus preparation).
Tie dyeing can be done inside or outside. The children will take their tie dyed item home in the take home bags provided to be washed out 24 hrs after dyeing them.
DO WE HAVE TO PREWASH THE THINGS WE WILL DYE?
YES. It's always best to pre-wash any fabric before wearing it or using it for craft. Most fabric and clothing is imported from overseas and is treated with a finishing chemical eg formaldehyde to stop it being eaten by bugs or mould during time in a shipping container. Some manufactures use substances to make the fabric seem thicker. All these chemicals can interfere with the dyeing process. Pre-washing all new clothing or fabric is a good habit to get into and helps ensure the dye bonds with your fabric.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO PROVIDE?
  • Bucket for mixing soda ash
  • Access to hot water
  • Jug 250 mls
  • Mixing spoon
  • Paper towel/cloths for mopping up spills
  • Trestle tables or similar.
  • One newspapers per participant to soak up excess dye on tables and to wrap each TieDyed item in to take home.

We can provide 250 ml jugs, wooden spoons and paper towel if required at minimal cost.

About Ordering the Tie Dye Workshop Kits

What's the minimum group size?
  • For 3 colour kits - 3 participants
  • For a 6 colour kit - 6 participants
  • Remember to include your group leader in your numbers!

What size kit do I need?

We custom make each kit to suit the number of participants you are expecting at your centre for the workshop. If you have 30 participants attending to do a Tie Dye T-shirt workshop order for 30 participants.

All our kits include enough dye for the group leader to demonstrate with. If you have additional helpers please remember to include them in your participant numbers.

  • 3 dye colour kits sizes are available in multiples of 3
  • 6 dye colour kits sizes are available in multiples of 6

There is no price difference for 3 or 6 dye colours

I co-ordinate multiple centres what do I order?
It is important that each group has the right amount of dye and soda ash, to ensure they get what they need. To save you the time and stress of working it all out just let us know the size of each of your centres and we can pack the right size kit for each group (this is a free service).
WHAT IF I'M NOT SURE OF NUMBERS?
Tie dyeing is a very popular activity with many centres are telling us that it was their most popular activity for their holiday program. We suggest you order for you full capacity as the dyes will keep for using later if you don't add the soda ash solution to them.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET OUR TIE DYE KIT?
Once your payment has been received we allow 7 working days to pack and send your order. Depending on your location the couriers may take around a week for delivery.
DO YOU HAVE A CUT OFF DATE?
For you peace of mind we ask that you place your order as soon as possible. Although we can pack workshop kits quickly if needed urgently, we do get very busy in the weeks leading up to the school holidays.  From our experience it is best to give couriers a week to deliver your kit (longer for WA), as sometimes unforseen events happen.  If you allow 2 weeks from placing your order to receiving your workshop kit you'll be assured you kit will reach you ahead of time.
HOW DO I ORDER & PAY?
As each centre has unique requirement please place your order by phoning Kimberlie on 0400 747 618 or email us your enquiry.

We accept payment via direct deposit, cheques and Credit cards.

Logo Tie Dye t-shirt workshop kit

Promote Your Centre

Logo T-shirts
  • One t-shirt per participant with your design printed on it
  • T-shirts available in Child to 5XL Adult sizes
  • All dyes pre measured in squeeze bottles
  • Pre-measured Soda Ash
  • Protective gear for each participant
  • Rubber bands
  • How to Tie & Dye poster set
  • Tie Dye Tips & Tricks poster
  • Detailed step by step instructions for your educator
  • A bag to take your Tie Dye home in with wash out instructions for each participant
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