You don't have to be a hippie or '70s kid to like jumpsuits. The process of making a jumputan t-shirt can be both fashionable and fun, offering a wealth of experience for both children and adults alike. Like many craft projects, making jumputans requires a lot of experimentation. Here's a short tutorial on how to make your own jumpsuit.
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Method 1 of 4: Preparing the Dye and Soda Ash
Step 1. Find a bottle to store the dye
A plastic soy sauce bottle will work, but a squeeze bottle, a type of bottle like those found in restaurants, is the best type of bottle to use.
Step 2. Prepare the dye
Some people like to use several dyes on their shirts, but 1 color is enough. Each dye will consist of:
- 15 ml organic nitrogen (to help preserve the color)
- 236.5 ml of warm water
- 28 grams of fabric dye
Step 3. Prepare the soda ash mixture in the bath or in the sink
For every 3.79 liters of water, add 236.5 ml of soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate.
Step 4. Dip your white cotton t-shirt in the soda ash mixture
- Make sure that all parts of the shirt are wet; if any part of the shirt is dry, it won't absorb the dye.
- Squeeze the shirt well, so that the shirt is not too wet.
Step 5. Select the design you will use
There are several different designs to choose from when making jumputans, among them the spiral design and the sun design.
Method 2 of 4: Spiral Design
Step 1. Find the center of the shirt and pinch it using your thumb and index finger
Step 2. While still pinching the t-shirt, gently twist it clockwise or counterclockwise
The pieces will start to pile up; the folds should resemble a turbine.
Step 3. Twist until the t-shirts stack up into a solid circle
The height and circumference should be similar to the size of the pisine.
Step 4. Tie one rubber band around the side of the shirt and several rubber bands on top
The rubber bands should overlap in the middle, making the shirt look like slices of cheese.
Method 3 of 4: Sun Design
Step 1. Find the center of the fabric and pinch it using your thumb and forefinger
Step 2. Lift the pinched part of the shirt into the air and squeeze the rest of the shirt firmly, until it forms a solid cylinder
Step 3. Without twisting the shirt, tie 4-5 rubber bands along the cylinder until they are evenly distributed
The shirt should look like a torpedo or a baguette.
Method 4 of 4: Coloring Shirts
Step 1. Paint the shirt outdoors or in a safe place
When dyeing a t-shirt, it's a good idea to color it so that the white color is not visible. However, don't add too much dye to create a small puddle at the top of the shirt. Several ways to apply dye:
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If using a spiral pattern, use one dye in the center and move to the outside, surrounding each new circle with a different color.
Tie Dye a Shirt with Soda Ash Step 13Bullet1 - If using a spiral pattern, use a different dye in each quadrant that is made from the stack of rubber bands.
- If using a sun pattern, apply a different color to each segment made from the rubber band.
- If you want to color all parts of your shirt, color the back and front of the shirt in the same pattern. If you only want to color one side of the shirt, color only the front or back of the shirt.
Step 2. Store the dyed shirt in a sealed plastic bag or regular plastic bag for 24 hours
The color will stay on your shirt.
Step 3. After 24 hours, take the shirt out of the pocket and rinse it with water
Make sure the dye is completely attached to the shirt and that the water dripping from the shirt is clear enough. Remove the rubber band to see the result.
Step 4. Immediately after rinsing, wash the shirt with soap and warm water
Do not wash the t-shirt at the same time as other t-shirts, or the jumpsuits may cause other t-shirts to fade.
Tips
- Experiment with rubber bands and color patterns. No jumputans fail. Luck always favors the brave.
- T-shirts that are not 100% cotton will not absorb the dye.
- Don't use too much dye.
- Sodium Carbonate (soda ash) can be purchased at convenience stores and is also known as "Super Washing Soda".
Warning
- Always wear disposable gloves and old clothes when dyeing T-shirts. You should also not mind throwing it away if it accidentally gets stained.
- Do not allow small children to mix the dye unsupervised. The dye will do no harm after the dye is washed and dried.
- Some dyes can cause serious health problems if inhaled or ingested. Use a face mask if you are concerned that the dye might be inhaled or swallowed by you.
