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Let's talk about Tie-dye.

It's common in Africa, where plain cotton fabrics are decorated with dye. Creativity makes art such a delight.

It can be designed in different color, and shapes.

I believe that knowledge is power only when it is shared. I've always yearned to add value to any community I find myself and today I would be sharing one of our project in school.

Yesterday was Friday and we were taught how to Tie-dye a fabric. One beautiful thing about fashion designing is how broad it can be and everyone can find a niche from the area they find fascinating.

I have also uploaded a video so that you can get the way to fold each design. Sometimes mere picture doesn't do justice to it. I hope you'll take out a minute or two to watch the video so that you can be able to Tie-dye.

We need soda ash, sulfate, hand gloves, desired dye, hot water, room temperatures water and wools or rafia to achieve a tie dye.

The first thing to do is to get your desired fabric which must be 100% cotton.

The reason is because, it's allows the dye to penetrate and make it pop.

The next thing is to mix your soda ash wearing a hand glove as it a very harsh chemical,sulfate and desired dye colors together with a very hot water.

Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes then stir properly.

You get your fabric and soak in a room temperature water for two minutes before styling it to your desired design.

We have different designed, the water mark one, diamond design, spiral, circular and watermark two.

For the first watermark, you spread on the floor after soaking in water for a few minutes you'll begin to give it a squeeze effect.

For the circular design: after soaking the fabric, spread and find the mid point. Hold it with the tip of your finger and use a rafia or baby wool to tie firmly. The tied area restricts the dye from penetrating to other side as you can apply as many colors as you wish.

For the spiral design.. You'll need a fork to achieve this. Find the mid point of your fabric after spreading. Use your fork to form a spiral effect on the fabric carefully.

For the diamond shape.. Soak in water, fold into two equal halves, fold again and begin to give it a samosa shape as seen in the video. You'll need a wooden ruler to hold the diamond shape design firmly so it doesn't flop.

Apply your mixture gently but thoroughly on the fabric wearing a glove.

Repeat same procedure with as many color as you wish rubbing the mixture gently on the fabric.

Allow to sit on fabric for about ten minutes and then rise off immediately.

After rinsing properly spread to dry and ta-da your beautiful tie dye is ready to be seen to your desired style

Would you be trying this DIY? Its a pleasure sharing this here.