Blast from the Past! Science Class and Tie Dye!
by Dave Henning
May 15, 2009
Physical Science Class/Tye Die T-shirts
As a way to end our unit on chemical bonding and as a way to celebrate our year of learning together the physical science classes created some “psychedelic-scientific” art. We discussed the shapes of the various dye molecules and how those molecules form covalent bonds with cotton fibers. Students then researched various tie-dye designs before creating their own. Below is a step-by-step picture diary of the whole process. It was a blast!
Pictures (clockwise from top left): Students soak the shirts in a pre-dye mordant and hang them to dry in the greenhouse. Dave Henning shows students how to stencil on a design while dying. Girls rinse out the excess dye from their clothing. Guys proudly display their finished tie-dye products.
