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How Do You Make Tie Dye Patterns in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 3:03 pm

Tie dye is a vibrant, fun way to add color and pattern to your clothes and accessories. You can buy tie dye kits at most craft stores, or you can make your own tie dye patterns in Photoshop. Here’s how:

1. Start by creating a new document in Photoshop.

The dimensions of your document will depend on the size of the item you’re tie dying. For a t-shirt, for example, you’ll want a document that’s at least 12″x12″.

2. Next, create a new layer. This will be your tie dye layer.

3. To create the tie dye effect, start by choosing two colors that you want to use.

Using the Paint Bucket tool, fill in your tie dye layer with one of the colors. Then, choose the other color and use the Paintbrush tool to paint randomly over the first color. Repeat this process until you’re happy with the results.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the ‘How Do You Make Tie Dye Patterns in Photoshop?’ tutorial may cause unexpected errors in Photoshop. We advise you to backup your files before following the tutorial.

4. Once you’re satisfied with your tie dye pattern, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Levels and adjust the levels until you get the look you want.

5. Finally, save your document as a PNG file so that it can be used for printing or online purposes.

Tie dye is a great way to add some fun and personality to your clothes and accessories. With Photoshop, it’s easy to create your own tie dye patterns that are perfect for any project.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.