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What's the best way to dye a blank black t-shirt? Is bleach one of them?

>> No.13435310

Dye it what, shit brown? Because that’s all bleach will accomplish here. Also too much bleach actually weakens the fiber causing holes and tearing.

>> No.13436577

>>13435310
Is that how bleach works? I've never used it, my friend just suggested it and I wanted to know if he's trolling or not

>> No.13436586

>>13435310
You can bleach it if you want, it's just going to take a ton of rounds until you get something that doesn't look dirty and dark and by the time you get there the fabric will already feel incredibly damaged and shitty.
If you want to color your own shirts it's a lot easier to start with white as a base and then dye them however you like yourself

>> No.13436603

>>13435310
>>13436586
Have you never bleached black clothing?

One pass and it'll range from pink to yellow. You can create decent effects with it. It will damage the quality of the fabric though. However, i'm guessing you're considering bleaching shirts that you're not one to care if your shirts look crisp and new.

>> No.13436621

>>13436603
How do you properly bleach a black t-shirt to get some neat colors/effects?
I have a few from when I was younger that I haven't worn in years because they are just so boring to me now.
Any tips?

>> No.13436646
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13436646

I DIY shirts with bleach. Make a stencil then spray diluted bleach on the shirt. The key is less spraying and more time to get your desired effect, or else the bleach with eat through the shirt and your design will come out sloppy if you use a stencil. Pic related

>> No.13436651
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>>13436646
You can change the tone depending on how much bleach you use and how long you let it sit, too. With multiple stencil passes you can do different shades. I think pic related was 5 different shades.

>> No.13436663

>>13436651
>>13436646
Those are super nice anon, good work.
I'm feeling almost inspired now, might try fucking about with some of my old shirts when I have the time

>> No.13436668

>>13436663
Thanks man. Give it a try, it's pretty fun. I could give you my full process if you're interested

>> No.13436743

>>13436668

Not him but I am interested

>> No.13436773

>>13436743
Seconded

>> No.13436855

>>13436743
>>13436773
Alright, so first cut out a stencil of your design on freezer paper, which is kind of like parchment paper with a plastic coating on one side. This let's you iron it onto the shirt and it'll stick. That's important for nice, crisp lines. Now cover up everything you don't want to get bleached. In a spray bottle with a very fine mist, spray a solution of 50/50 bleach and water over the stencil. Don't overdo the bleach, that'll fuck it up. Spray, then quickly dab with a paper towel to pick up the excess and keep it from getting soaked. You can spray a few times, but just wait a minute for the chemical reaction to happen. Once you like the shade you've got, take the stencil off and dunk the shirt in cold water. This stops the reaction of the bleach, otherwise it could eat into the shirt. That's pretty much it.

>> No.13437451

>>13436855
Thank you. How long do they stay looking as crisp as >>13436646

>> No.13437640

>>13436577
Dilute the bleach first by mixing it in a bucket with 75% water and 25% bleach to avoid tearing.

>> No.13438560

>>13437451
I made that one a couple years ago, and even with regular wear and washing, it still looks just as crisp. I haven't had any issues with fading or anything yet, and I've been doing these for maybe 4 years now.