Where to buy tie dyed face masks and how to tie dye one yourself | Finder
Finder supports the LGBTIQA+ communities

Where to buy tie dye face masks online

Buy a bright tie dye face mask or learn how to make your own with our guide.

Stephanie Yip
Stephanie Yip

Updated . What changed?

Fact checked
Dyed textiles hung out to dry

We’re reader-supported and may be paid when you visit links to partner sites. We don’t compare all products in the market, but we’re working on it!

Face mask regulations change frequently; check out the latest rules across Australia. Masks are compulsory on flights and at airports. Even when masks aren't mandatory, they help reduce transmission and protect the vulnerable.

Generally cloth masks, like these tie dye ones, aren't medical grade and should be used as an extra layer of protection against viruses and disease and not as a means of prevention.

If you're looking for just that, you can shop for masks with a brilliant splash of colour online at these stores. Or, get crafty at home and tie dye your own with tie dye kits and a few simple instructions.

Where to buy tie dye face masks online

PrettyLittleThing

PrettyLittleThing

This women's online fashion retailer stocks the latest styles in clothing, accessories and beauty.

  • Flat $14.99 delivery to Australia
  • Accepts Afterpay and Laybuy
  • Contact free delivery available
Go to PrettyLittleThing

View coupon codes for PrettyLittleThing

Etsy

Etsy

Etsy was born as a marketplace for boutique stores and side hustlers to sell their handicrafts online. Items are often one-of-a-kind and can be made to order.

  • Free shipping on select items
  • Read seller reviews
  • Also sells tie dye kits
Go to Etsy

View coupon codes for Etsy

Amazon

Amazon

Online marketplace conglomerate Amazon sells a wide range of face masks from surgical to reusable cloth masks. All are competitively priced and are often delivered speedily.

  • Marketplace style store means that it's unlikely products will sell out
  • Provides a delivery date estimate
  • Seller ratings for peace of mind
Go to Amazon

View coupon codes for Amazon

Boohoo

Boohoo

A fashion powerhouse, boohoo specialises in selling men's and women's fashion pieces at very affordable prices.

  • Flat rate shipping of $14.99
  • Accepts Afterpay and Laybuy
  • 100s of new designs daily
Go to Boohoo

View coupon codes for Boohoo

Zazzle

Zazzle

At Zazzle, anyone can upload their designs and prints to be printed on everything from T-shirts to face masks. All items are printed to order – it's simply a matter of choosing which design you like best.

  • 100% satisfaction or full refund
  • Accepts PayPal
  • Create your own option available
Go to Zazzle

View coupon codes for Zazzle

eBay

eBay

eBay provides a platform of individuals and brand-name stores to sell their products - old and new. Prices often run cheap and you can easily compare and filter your search to your liking.

  • Accepts PayPal, Afterpay and major credit cards
  • Provides a delivery date estimate
  • Seller ratings for peace of mind
Go to eBay

View coupon codes for eBay

Which of these retailers offer free delivery?

  • Etsy: Free delivery on some items
  • Amazon: Free delivery on millions of eligible items with an Amazon Prime membership
  • eBay: Free delivery on millions of eligible items with an eBay Plus membership

How to tie dye a face mask

Tie dying a mask is a very easy DIY craft activity. You'll need a plain white mask, rubber bands, liquid dye in squeezable bottles and rubber gloves.

Then, it's a matter of choosing a pattern you like.

For example, for a spiral pattern, pinch your mask in the middle and rotate it until it's tightly bunched, similar to a rose. Then use a rubber band to hold it in place.

For a striated lined pattern, lay the mask down flat and then fold one centimetre of the edge down, flip the material over and fold the material back on itself to make a pleat pattern. Continue until you're left with one thick band and add rubber bands or string to keep it together.

Once you've wound and banded your masks, place them on an old wire rack and pour the dyes on. You can use one colour or multiple colours dropping them in various spots.

Then, wait for your masks to dry and unband them for the final reveal.

Who sells tie dye kits online?

Easy tie dye kits you can buy right now

DIY Tie Dye Kit Set with Optional Two T-Shirt
DIY Tie Dye Kit Set with Optional Two T-Shirt

Groupon

View details

What are popular tie dye patterns for face masks?

Tie-dye vortex

Spiral

The spiral is one of the most classic tie dye patterns and is a radiating swirl of colour that is created by twisting your material before dyeing it.

Indigo Tie Dye Fabric

Reverse

Instead of bright colours on a white material, the reverse pattern allows you to tie dye on a dark material.

To achieve this effect, you'll need bleach. Roll your material into a tube shape, wrap the bands around it at intervals, bleach the material and then add colour to the bleached sections.

Infant sleeping in the arms of older sibling

Crumble

If you're not set on a pattern then crumbling is the easiest way to tie dye.

Scrunch the material into a crumpled ball, wrap rubber bands or string around it tightly and then dye and dry.

Indigo Tie-Dyed T-shirt and Napkins Hanging Out to Dry on Clothes Line

Folding

This technique gives the result of a grid-like pattern.

To create this, keep folding your material over itself a few times then using your dye bottle, drop the dye onto the folds to create a panelled pattern.

Watercolor Paint On Paper

Ombre

The ombre creates gradients of colour and uses a paintbrush to soften the colours.

Pour the dye into sections and then use wide paint brushes to wash the colour across, like a watercolour painting.

More from shopping

Main image: Getty images

More guides on Finder

Ask an Expert

You are about to post a question on finder.com.au:

  • Do not enter personal information (eg. surname, phone number, bank details) as your question will be made public
  • finder.com.au is a financial comparison and information service, not a bank or product provider
  • We cannot provide you with personal advice or recommendations
  • Your answer might already be waiting – check previous questions below to see if yours has already been asked

Finder only provides general advice and factual information, so consider your own circumstances, or seek advice before you decide to act on our content. By submitting a question, you're accepting our Terms of Use, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy and Privacy & Cookies Policy.
Go to site