WEEK 8&9

SUBJECT: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

TERM: IST TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

INTRODUCTION TO TIE AND DYE

Behavioral objectives

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• explain fabric decoration;
• mention methods of decorating fabric by tie and dye; 3 list materials for tie and dye; 4 produce tie and dye fabrics.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:�

Pencil

Drawing board

Ink

Crayon

Brush

Reference Materials

Lagos state scheme of work,

Online information

Relevant materials

Pupils textbook

Building background connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes

CONTENT

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Meaning of fabric decoration

Fabric decoration is the act of creating designs with color on plain fabric. This is with the intention of making the fabric look more beautiful and attractive. Tie and dye

Tie and dye is a fabric decoration technique that is common in Abeokuta,Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a process of creating a dye-resist area in a fabric before soaking it in a solution of dye. Tie and dye designs can be simple or complex. They can be of a single color (monochrome), or multicolored. The extent to which the design is complex is determined by the creativity and experience of the artist.

Other techniques of fabric decoration include printing, embroidery, painting, and appliqu�.

Methods of decorating fabric by tie and dye

The basic essence of tie and dye is to create some parts of the fabric that will resist dye during the dying process. This can be achieved by the following methods:

1. Folding: This is the act of folding the fabric into different shapes; then using a twine to tie it together, so as to keep it in position.
2. Tying: This involves the tying of stones, buttons or marbles of different sizes into the fabric; then using strings to hold them together. After doing this, it is ready for dyeing.
3. Twisting and coiling: This method involves twisting the fabric very tight, either by one or two persons; then, tying it in various places with strings.
4. Marbling: This is the method of crumpling the fabric until it is smaller and forms a tight ball; then, tying it very tightly with strings.
5. Stamping: This is the method of applying fabric paint to a stamp, and then placing it on the fabric. The paint is then left to dry up.

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Materials needed for making tie and dye

The production of tie and dye fabric requires the following materials:

• Fabric (this should preferably be white, and 100% cotton)
• Dyes
• Hydrogen sulphate
• Caustic soda
• Tablespoon or other measuring instrument
• Scissors and knife
• Rubber gloves

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

• explain fabric decoration;
• mention methods of decorating fabric by tie and dye;
• list materials for tie and dye;
• produce tie and dye fabrics.

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION):

Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.