How To: Natural Tie Dye Tutorial - Volcom Holi-D.I.Y.'s

Want to spice up an old white pair of socks or t-shirt with a natural tie-dye? We got you covered with our turmeric tie-dye how-to.
socks white shirt turmeric and rubberbands
Shop the look

Want to spice up an old white pair of socks or t-shirt with a natural tie-dye? We got you covered with our turmeric tie-dye how-to. Follow a few easy steps to get a tie-dye that is made with a household kitchen essential that is probably in your spice drawer.

Materials:

  • White Socks and/or white shirt
  • 4 tablespoons of Turmeric
  • Rubberbands
  • Large Pot
soak socks in water
Shop the look

  • Soak your socks and t-shirt in a bowl of cold water.

  • Ring out the water after you have fully soaked your socks and t-shirt.

twist and rubberband shirt
Shop the look

  • Fold or spiral your socks and shirt then use your rubber bands to tightly wrap around to create a design.

simmer turmeric in a bowl
Shop the look

  • Add 3-4 tablespoons of turmeric to a large pot filled with water.

  • Let your pot simmer for 30 minutes.

  • Add in your socks and shirt.

  • Let them soak for 30 minutes to an hour (or until satisfied with the color) while stirring it with a plastic utensil (wooden utensils will stain) every 15 minutes.

rinse out socks and shirt
Shop the look

  • Once you are satisfied with the color, take them out of the pot and rinse them with cold water until the water runs clear.

  • Ring out the socks and shirt, and take off the rubber bands.

Want More?

Volcom Teaches You To D.I.Y.

OUR HOW-TO GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR OWN SPLIT T-SHIRT

Our How-to Guide To Making Your Own Split T-shirt

DIY Flannels 3 Ways

DIY Flannels 3 Ways

Lava Rock Soap DIY

Lava Rock Soap DIY

VOLCOM WOMEN'S DIY - COCONUT BODY SCRUB WITH ROSE OIL AND HIMALAYAN SEA SALT

Volcom Women's Diy - Coconut Body Scrub With Rose Oil And Himalayan Sea Salt

flowers inside beer bottles

Earth Day DIY W/ Recycled Beer Bottles

hanging tassels

Bleached Aqua Tassel Hanging

Gemma O'Brien Teaches You Block Lettering Techniques in Volcom's "School Of Cool" Tutorial

Gemma O'Brien Teaches You Block Lettering Techniques in Volcom's "School Of Cool" Tutorial

A Tutorial For Adding Texture To Calligraphy In Volcom's

A Tutorial For Adding Texture To Calligraphy In Volcom's "School Of Cool" With Gemma O'Brien