How to make a Tie Dye Heart T-shirt

Perfect for Valentine’s day or simply year-round, this is an easy step-by-step tutorial to make a heart tie-dye design. It’s even in rainbow colors!
It also includes a free template to make it easy to make the perfect heart.

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To make a tie-dye heart t-shirt, you will need the following materials: a white t-shirt, tie-dye kit, plastic gloves, rubber bands, and a heart template (which can be found online or made by hand).

Step 1: Lay the t-shirt flat on a work surface and place the heart template on top.
Step 2: Use the rubber bands to secure the template in place and create the heart shape.
Step 3: Put on the plastic gloves and mix the dyes according to the kit instructions.
Step 4: Apply the dyes to the t-shirt, making sure to saturate the rubber-banded areas thoroughly.
Step 5: Once finished, remove the rubber bands and template, and let the shirt sit for at least 6-8 hours, or according to the dye kit instructions.
Step 6: Rinse the shirt with cold water until the water runs clear.
Step 7: Wash the shirt in the washing machine and dry it.

Your rainbow heart tie-dye t-shirt is ready to wear!

Note: The instructions may vary depending on the tie-dye kit you are using, please follow the instructions provided in the kit.