Sunday, November 18, 2012

DIY Galaxy Tee

I surprised even myself that I managed to squeeze this DIY in! Though I underestimated just how long it would take, luckily I could let it sit overnight.

The hairdryer helps a lot, but even then I had to hold the heat over one place for more than a few minutes at times.

The ratio of bleach to water is crucial in colouring and intensity.

I have learned a few new tricks I'd like to do for another shirt (an improved one) that will combine a brush technique I use with  ink.

Either way, take a peek at the results, and let me know if you like it as much as I do!

**I am working on a method to brighten the colour.

Materials:
• Bleach
• Water
• Cotton t-shirt
• Spray Bottle
• Hairdryer (optional)
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Plastic bags (optional)




  1. Line the inside of the t-shirt with plastic bags (if you don't want the bleach to bleed to the other side)
  2. Fill the spray bottle with 1 part bleach : 3 parts water
  3. Spray a general area of the shirt (blow-dry to see an emerging pattern)
  4. Pinch or swirl the center of your galaxy
  5. Generously spray the your pinched/swirled fabric (blow-dry)
  6. Repeat steps 3&5 for the outcome you'd like
  7. Dip a brush into a 1 part bleach : 1 part water solution and dot stars

   




Shirt: Old Navy

3 comments:

  1. OMGOSH this is sooo amaze!!!! it looks a bajillion times better than the galaxy shirts they are selling in the stores yours is so cute!!!

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    1. Thank you SO SO much! Really, that's the biggest compliment! It means even more from such a big fashion blogger~srslyy

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