Technique
Using bleach to whiten out patterns on fabric.
Materials
- Cotton fabric
- Bleach
- Spray bottle OR brush
- Pattern stencil (optional)
Method
- Fold/twist/manipulate the fabric into desired shape OR place a stencil onto the fabric
- Spray the fabric with bleach
- Wash the fabric to stop the bleaching process
Results
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- before // randomly tying edges together
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- after
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- before // twisting the whole cloth from one point in the middle
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- after
Reflection
Though the bleaching technique seems quick and easy, I think proper planning and preparation beforehand is necessary to achieve better results. My first bleach attempt resulted in large, ugly blotches of orange that I want to avoid the next time. The second attempt also lacked in proper planning and was more of a result of my desire to try out this form, but thankfully it came out better than what I had expected!