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Old 09-18-2009, 09:25 AM
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That's done with bleach!? - Wonderful. The only thing I get from bleach is marks on my dark clothes! :roll:
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Old 09-18-2009, 09:33 AM
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Very pretty!!
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:04 AM
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I love it.... :lol:
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
I have used bleach to reverse tye die 100% cotton sweatshirts and tshirts...they were not treated with any chemical and have held up well in the washer and dryer for 5 years now... so I would have to assume that using a product to neutralize the bleach would help the fabric last even longer :wink:
What does reverse tye dye mean?
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Old 09-18-2009, 01:23 PM
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I've seen some stunning works done on plain black fabric, with a paint brush and gel bleach. Funnily enough, over here it's a toilet bleach that works best, it's a nice thick gel that doesn't "bleed" into other areas, it stays where it's put with a fine paintbrush.

The fabric is washed afterwards, so the bleach shouldn't weaken the fabric, it only strips the colour and is then removed.

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Old 09-18-2009, 01:47 PM
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Love it!
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Old 09-18-2009, 02:16 PM
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That is absolutely stunning. I love what you did. My kind of art quilt.
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Old 09-18-2009, 02:21 PM
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That's awesome!
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Old 09-18-2009, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
Originally Posted by amma
I have used bleach to reverse tye die 100% cotton sweatshirts and tshirts...they were not treated with any chemical and have held up well in the washer and dryer for 5 years now... so I would have to assume that using a product to neutralize the bleach would help the fabric last even longer :wink:
What does reverse tye dye mean?
You take a 100% cotton colored fabric or garment and tie it it (like you normally would) only you soak it in bleach instead of dye. The results are much like what you see in this beautiful quilt. You never know for sure what color you will end up with on the bleached fabric. Just like the quilt, the fabric close to the strings is the original, but the bleached part is the surprise. If you get a bleached spot on a shirt or sweat pants, it is a good way to salvage them :wink: That is how I started out :oops:

I keep coming back to this picture and the ideas and inspirations are numerous!!! WOW!!! :D :D :D
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:35 PM
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Thanks Moonpi, will check it out....Blue Chicken I like the toilet bleach idea, sounds like you would have much more control over the process and less scope for disaster...my family think I am mad enough already, once I start heading off outside with plastic dropsheets, toilet bleach, paintbrush and fabric, that will no doubt confirm it!
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