Unique Tie-Dye Patterns with the Tulip Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio

Introducing the newest sensation from Tulip: the Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio! It’s more than just a tie-dye kit— it’s a colorful adventure with fun in every spin! Check out how Craft Box Girls use the Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio to make surprise tie-dye T-shirts and get inspired to create your own unique tie-dye patterns with Tulip. Rediscover your love for tie dye with this creative activity and experience a whirling world of color!

Supplies Needed:

Tulip Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio

100% cotton T-shirt

Plastic wrap or bag

Protective surface cover

Paper plate (optional)

Step 1 Prepare your spin-art tie-dye station

Assemble the Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio according to packaging instructions. Cover your workstation with a protective surface cover and prewash the fabric that you’ll be using for this tie-dye project.

Step 2 Fold and bind fabric

Fold and bind the damp fabric as desired. For this project, Craft Box Girls used the classic spiral technique to make unique tie-dye patterns that swirl with color! Remove the lid from the spinner, place your project in the basket, and replace the lid.

Step 3 Prepare the pipettes and dye powder

Next, prepare the pipettes and dye powder over a paper plate to catch excess dye. Remember to wear gloves when handling the dye! Cut the corner of each dye packet at an angle. Use a pipette to suction up the dye powder, then turn the pipette upside down so dye collects at the base. The Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio includes 3 pipettes, so use one pipette per dye color.  Fill the included bottle with water.

Step 4 Spin and apply dye powder

Turn the knob on the spinner lid to activate! Spin manually a few times to build momentum and turn the knob to reactivate spinning as needed. While your project is spinning, use pipettes to apply dye through any of the openings in the lid. Multiple lid openings make this tie-dye kit great for group usage!

Continue spinning and applying dye until desired color distribution is achieved. You can stop the spinner and remove the lid to check color distribution as desired. Otherwise, enjoy the spin art process and see your unique tie-dye patterns at the end!

Step 5 Spin and add water

After the dye powder has been applied, slowly pour water into the openings while spinning to blend the colors. Apply half of the bottle of water to one side of your project to the dissolve dye powder. More water can be used to blend colors further.

The spin art process will blend the dyes to create unique tie-dye patterns and color combinations! Open the lid, flip your project over, and repeat steps 4 and 5.

Step 6 Wrap and let set

Take your project out of the spinner and rinse its components. Place the dyed fabric into a sealable plastic bag or cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dyes to set for 6-8 hours.

Step 7 Reveal!

After the dyes have set, remove the rubber bands, rinse, wash in cool water with a little laundry detergent, and dry. Enjoy your colorful new T-shirt and its unique tie-dye patterns! The Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio can be used again and again for even more tie-dye fun!

Get your hands on your own Spin Art Tie-Dye Studio and make your own surprise tie-dye creations! Show us your unique tie-dye patterns and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!