Technique
Bleaching. It is using bleach to remove the layer of colour in dark-coloured fabric.
Material(s)
- Cotton fabric
- Bleach
Tool(s)
- Spray bottle OR brush
- Pattern stencil (optional)
Process
- Fold/twist/manipulate the fabric into desired shape OR place a stencil onto the fabric
- Spray the fabric with bleach
- Wait until the wanted result is achieved
- Wash the fabric to stop the bleaching process
Photos
Reflections
It is a simple way, yet need to be careful when the bleach touch hands/clothes directly. The base colour of dark-coloured fabric can be different even though the dark looks the same. Sometimes, it might be necessary to just wait a bit longer and wait for the bleach to spread more but if gradient effect wanted, it might required quite fast to wash and stop the process. It is a fun method where trial and error can result in unusual design.