When one thinks of a 18th birthday party, images flash through the mind of huge celebrations, clubs, dancing, and naughty activities. But senior Heidi Drechsler is not one to follow the crowd a small get-to-together was her idea of perfection. Food, presents, and tie-dye? Thirteen senior girls spent the afternoon tying up plain white t-shirts and soaking them in dye. Now when walking down the hall, the girls can be seen sporting their one-of-a-kind party favor.
The history of tie-dye is more than the 70’s hippie craze. Tie-dyeing was developed in China and Japan during the 500’s A.D. Their dyes were made from natural roots, berries and flowers. Tie-dye came to style in the 1960’s in the United States when young people emphasized individuality according to harmony-tie-dyes.com. Dyes have become permanent and easy to use. The designs can vary as much as the person who
Step-by-step tie-dying instructions

1.    Before dyeing item, wash and dry.
2.    Lay item out flat. Then fold  or gather and tie with rubber bands.
3.    Follow step 2 until whole item is gathered in some way.
4.    Rinse shirt with warm water, make sure whole item is wet.
5.    Apply dye to spots desired.
6.    Put colored shirt into plastic wrap and let sit for 24 hours.
7.    After waiting, rinse shirt in cold water until water rinses out clear.
8.    Hang dry.
9.    Enjoy!