DIY Tie Dyed Gift Wrap

We are CRAZY for amazing wrapping paper and we thought, wouldn’t it be awesome if you could reuse your wrapping paper?! This idea is inspired by a Japanese style of wrapping called Furoshiki. The recipient of your gift gets to keep the wrapping which can be used over and over again!

10 mins read

The Reject Shop

Last updated

3 Aug 2023

Supplies needed:

Tulip Tie Dye Kit from The Reject Shop. The kit comes with gloves and elastic bands too.
Fabric (40cm x 40cm per piece of wrapping cloth)
Water
Scissors
Plastic bags (one per wrapping cloth)
Paper towel

Step 1

Fill up each bottle with water and give each bottle a good shake until the dye powder is dissolved.

Step 2

Pop on your fancy gloves (included in the kit). Lay your fabric out flat, fold it in half and roll it up. Use the elastic bands in the kit and wrap them tightly along your rolled fabric. This particular technique is inspired by the Shibori technique.

Step 3

Apply the dye by gently pouring it on to each section of your rolled fabric. Turn your fabric as you apply the dye to ensure that it reaches each layer.

Step 4

After you have applied the dye to each section, place your fabric into a plastic bag and let it set for 6 - 8 hours.

Step 5

After 6 - 8 hours, take your plastic bagged fabric to your laundry sink. Remove the fabric from the plastic bag and cut off the elastic bands. (You can put on another pair of your FANCY plastic gloves again if you wish, as it does get a bit messy!) Turn on your cold water (not too high) and unfold your fabric and rinse your colourful wrapping cloth until the water runs clear. This will take a few minutes.