2 files available upon enrollment
Students will be required to acquire the following in advance (supply list upon enrollment explains in detail, along with pictures and links):

- Weeks 1-5: Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit (the kit with bottles and dye pre-measured, available at most craft and hobby stores), or any type of fiber reactive dye (a popular brand is Dharma Trading Co, available online only). Another brand often available locally is Jacquard or Dylon. ***Important: Please avoid Rit brand dyes!****

Week 1: Traditional Tie Dye
- Fiber reactive dye kit with bottles
- Rubber bands: at least 4-5 med-large size (often included in kit)
- Item to dye must be 100% cotton. A plain white t-shirt or top is preferred. 

Week 2: Low Water Immersion 
- Another t-shirt or any cotton fabric, such as a scarf, fabric fat quarter or yard, or other cotton item.
- Powdered fiber reactive dye, if possible, or leftover dye from previous day.
- Soda ash solution: washing soda (Arm & Hammer; see supplies list). 

Week 3: Ice Dyeing
- Same dye supplies as week 2, but also crushed or cubed ice. 

Week 4: Vat Dyeing
- Same dye supplies as week 3, but a larger piece of fabric is preferred (bedsheet, curtains, yardage, etc)
- Table salt in large quantities (1 cup per gallon of water)
- Large vat/tub 

Week 5: Batik 
- Same dye supplies as previous weeks
- Cotton fabric to dye, any size
- White or clear gel glue (Elmer's brand preferred)
- Foam brush or paintbrush

Week 6: 
- Item must be wool, nylon or silk. Suggested items include silk scarf, wool yarn, or nylon shirt or tights. If selecting a nylon item, please ensure the tag says 100% nylon and not polyester or a different synthetic blend. Silk scarves or handkerchiefs are easy to find online or in local stores, and make great Waldorf-style play silks as well. If you choose wool yarn, tie it into a skein prior to class starting.
- Kool-Aid packets (1 packet per ounce of fabric/yarn, or as many colors as you will want to use). Make sure they are unsweetened (no sugar added)! Preferred colors: red, blue, yellow and blue
- White vinegar and microwavable glass bowl
- Microwave

All 6 weeks will require:
- Gloves
- Face mask
- Liquid measuring cup (ounces) that will not be reused for food prep
- Teaspoon that can be used for dyeing only and not reused for food prep
- Plastic Saran wrap or plastic grocery bag
- Warm water
- Dish soap (blue Dawn soap is preferred)

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Nearpod
YouTube

The fiber reactive dyes are not toxic in liquid form but do contain warnings about inhaling the powder, so please provide learners with a mask when handling the powder. Dyes are highly concentrated and very messy. Please ensure learners are dressed in appropriate play clothes and in a covered area that can be easily cleaned, as dyes will stain and may be permanent on any cellulose surface (including wood counters, chairs, cloth furniture, rugs, etc). The dyes will also stain skin, so be aware that this camp may result in rainbow-colored fingers and/or toes for a day or two, even with gloves! Soda ash/sodium carbonate is also known to irritate sensitive skin; I will be demonstrating ways to avoid coming into direct contact with the soda ash solution, but gloves are recommended for this reason as well.