JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Flashcards: Meaning, Materials and Techniques of Tie and Dye

Question 1

What is tie and dye?

Accepted Answer

A resist-dyeing process in which parts of fabric are tied or otherwise blocked before dyeing.

Question 2

What is the purpose of tying fabric before dyeing it?

Accepted Answer

To prevent dye from reaching selected areas.

Question 3

Which fabric is most suitable for a beginner’s tie-dye project?

Accepted Answer

clean cotton fabric

Question 4

What is twine used for in tie and dye?

Accepted Answer

Binding parts of the fabric tightly to create a resist.

Question 5

Which tool is used to cut twine safely after dyeing?

Accepted Answer

scissors

Question 6

Why should fabric be washed before tie-dyeing?

Accepted Answer

To remove dirt or finishes that could prevent even dye absorption.

Question 7

What pattern is commonly produced by pinching a centre point and tying bands along the gathered fabric?

Accepted Answer

concentric rings

Question 8

What does folding and tying fabric before dyeing usually produce?

Accepted Answer

repeated geometric patterns

Question 9

Why must gloves be worn when mixing or applying tie-dye chemicals?

Accepted Answer

To protect the skin from stains and harmful chemicals.

Question 10

Why is a nose mask useful when handling powdered dye or chemicals?

Accepted Answer

It reduces inhalation of dust or fumes.

Question 11

What is the safest rule for caustic soda in tie-dye work?

Accepted Answer

Use it only under trained adult supervision with protective equipment.

Question 12

Why must measuring spoons used for dye chemicals not return to food use?

Accepted Answer

Chemical residue could contaminate food.

Question 13

What is the correct order for a simple tie-dye process?

Accepted Answer

prepare fabric, create resist, dye, rinse, untie and dry

Question 14

Why should dyed fabric be rinsed until the water is much clearer?

Accepted Answer

To remove loose excess dye.

Question 15

When should the bindings normally be removed?

Accepted Answer

After dyeing and initial rinsing, following the process instructions.

Question 16

What is the main use of a large basin in tie and dye?

Accepted Answer

Holding dye solution or rinsing water with room for the fabric.

Question 17

Why should the fabric be moved in the dye bath as instructed?

Accepted Answer

To encourage more even dye contact on exposed areas.

Question 18

What causes a pale or undyed pattern after the ties are opened?

Accepted Answer

The tied areas resisted the dye.

Question 19

Which is NOT safe tie-dye practice: label chemicals, ventilate the area, wear gloves, or taste the solution?

Accepted Answer

taste the solution

Question 20

Why should tie-dye wastewater and chemicals be disposed of according to safety instructions?

Accepted Answer

To protect people and the environment from harmful contamination.

Strong work.