Kit and method for tie-dyeing and utensil therefor

Abstract

Kit for tie-dyeing an object includes a utensil that retains the object, at least one container of dyeing material, at least one device for maintaining a gathered portion of the object together, and an optional instruction manual or idea guide. The utensil includes a base that can retain the dye containers and devices and an insert arranged in connection with the base. The insert is used during the tie-dyeing and includes a grate elevated from a bottom of the insert, defined by a bottom part, and having a plurality of apertures. The grate forms a support surface for the object and enables dye to flow through the apertures onto the bottom of the insert. The grate can be separated from the bottom part for cleaning and the bottom part can be removed from the base for cleaning.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a kit designed for tie-dyeing objects. The present invention also relates to a utensil for use in tie-dyeing and which may be part of the kit, along with one or more containers of dye, and assorted paraphernalia needed for tie-dyeing, e.g., elastic bands, and the like.[0002]The present invention also relates to a method for tie-dyeing an object using the utensil or a kit including the utensil.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Tie-dyeing is a method of dyeing by hand in which patterns are produced in a fabric by gathering together one or more portions of the fabric and tying them tightly together. Typically, after the fabric has been suitably tied, it is then immersed, either partially or completely, in a dye bath. The dye will fail to penetrate the tied sections, and after dyeing, the fabric is untied to reveal interesting irregular patterns.[0004]Some kits suitable for use in tie-dyeing, such as disclosed in U.S....

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a special utensil designed for tie-dyeing. It has a part that can hold dye containers and a part that can keep the dye active. The utensil has a grate that acts as a support surface for the object being tied-dyeing. This allows the dye to flow through the grate and onto the bottom of the insert, where it can be absorbed by the object. This design makes it easy to clean the utensil after use, as the grate can be separated from the bottom and cleaned separately. Overall, this utensil makes tie-dyeing easier and more efficient.

Problems solved by technology

This has the disadvantage, particularly for a beginner to the art, in that they do not have the opportunity of reusing the tie-dyed garment or fabric if they are not satisfied with the result.

These prior art references do not disclose a utensil, or kit including the same, that affords a tie-dyer with a working surface on which to dye a garment or other article being tie-dyed and which is easy to handle and clean after use.

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