How to tie dye socks

I posted this tutorial not too long ago over at One Artsy Mama, so if you didn't catch it, have a look!

I'm a product of the eighties and when I conjure up thoughts from that decade, I can't help but think of New Kids on the Block, big bangs, tight rolled jeans, shoulder pads, and tie dye.  So here's an easy one for all of you - RAINBOW tie dye socks.

It's a great project to do when you're stuck inside because of the cold weather or outdoors, when it's warmer, for a birthday party.

Materials

dye

gloves 

salt

hot water

plastic cups

styrofoam cups

rubber bands

socks

 Place the rubberbands around your socks and set aside.  To get the "bleed" effect without the white line separating colors, don't tie the rubberbands too tight.

I placed the styrofoam cups inside of larger plastic cups for extra protection.  I then added the salt and dye per manufacturer's instructions.

Add hot water per label instructions.

 Now start dipping!

For those middle sections, I just placed it on top of the cup and poured the dye over it using a spoon.

Save the lightest color for last so the others don't bleed on it.

Hang them to dry, then machine wash once before wearing.

Now let the kids run around and have fun with them!!!