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Tie Dyein


Get psychedelic with a crafting classic - tie dyeing. The colorful 'sunburst' patterns kids can create are never out of style. This simplified version doesn't even require a washing machine!

What you'll need:

 * Tie dye (Hot water dye is the best because it won't run out. It is purchased from most chemists and specialty stores from $3.00 to $5.00.)
 * T-shirt, handkerchief, shorts, almost anything that might be of interest dying
 * Large pot -- metal because the dye does stain wood
 * Water
 * Spoon to stir around with
 * Tongs
 * Rubber bands

How to make it:

 * 1) Take article of clothing, gather up a bundle and wrap around the rubber band tightly.
 * 2) Do this in numerous spots all over the article so that circles will turn up everywhere you want.
 * 3) Boil some water in a large pot and when boiling tip dye in (//sometimes you don't even need to use the whole pot of dye//). Add article and stir for around 30 minutes on high.
 * 4) When finished, take out with tongs and run under cold water to make sure all extra dye runs out.
 * 5) Dry, then take off lackey bands (rubber bands), iron and your piece is ready to use.

**[[image:240px-Crayola_24pack_2005.jpg]] Crayon T-Shirts**
Since kids are so good at breaking up crayons when they are new from the box, getting them to break them up intentionally is usually fun! Let the kids tear apart the crayons until they are in tiny pieces. Parental supervision is recommended.

What you'll need:

 * Broken crayons
 * Wax paper
 * Iron
 * Ironing board
 * Dish towel
 * White paper
 * White fabric or a T-shirt

How to make it:

 * 1) Take a plain white piece of fabric (we used a T-shirt) and prepare it by placing it on the ironing board "canvas" side up. Insert a piece of clean white paper between the layers of the T-shirt.
 * 2) Kids can create a pattern on the T-shirt with the broken crayon pieces. Simple patterns might include a heart, a peace sign, or a rainbow.
 * 3) The adult can place waxed paper on top of the crayon pattern, and a dish towel on top of that. Use the iron on a low to medium heat to melt the crayons into place. Then remove the towel and the waxed paper to see the new creation!
 * 4) Since the crayons are colored, the idea is to melt the color into the fabric. The wax will usually wash off, but the colors remain for a LONG time!



Painted Shoes
These shoes were made for painting and with this fun craft, kids can create rainbow magic.

What you'll need:

 * Shoes
 * Paint acrylic
 * Bowl or tub
 * Newspaper
 * Paper towels
 * Gloves

How to make it:

 * 1) Get the paint and pour it carefully in a bowl.
 * 2) Now, get the shoes, and carefully with the gloves, dip the shoes in the paint. You can soak them or have a whole bunch of bowls with different colors and go one by one! But make sure you have paper all over the floor so you won't get it on the carpet.
 * 3) You can also paint fun designs like the picture above!!!!