Tie Dye Pillow

Steps

Add a unique accent to any room with a funky tie-dye pillow with the help of Crayola Acrylic Paint; no sewing skills required!

Supplies:

Crayola Acrylic Paint
White Bandanas
Water
Rubber Bands
Ironing Board

Paper Cups
Measuring Spoons
Craft Sticks
Iron
Pillow Case

Craft by CIY Staff

Tools: Paint
Theme: Rainy Day Crafts
Age: 8+, Tween+, Adult

Steps:

1

1 Fold a white bandana over to create three layers. Fold into triangles as you would to create a paper football. Tie off the three pointed ends with a rubber band.

2

2 In a small cup, add 2 Tbsp of water and 1 tsp of paint and mix to combine.

3

3 Dip each end of the folded bandana into the paint and set aside to dry.

4

4 When dry, remove the rubber bands and unfold.

5

5 Ask an adult to iron the bandana to flatten.

6

6 Create two bandanas and tie the ends together around a pillow to create a colorful pillow case.

CIY Staff Tips:

This project required the use of an iron. Adult assistance required.
Experiment with folding and placing rubber bands in different ways to create unique patterns.