- 1). Since this project involves bleach, you'll want to work outside or away from any bleachable things like rugs and furniture, and wear clothes that you don't care about getting bleach on.
- 2). Bleach works best on natural materials, especially cotton. Use a dark colored t-shirt for best results.
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Twist the shirt into any pattern, hold the twists with rubberbands. Different "scrunchings" will make different patterns. Twisting in a spiral... - 4
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Accordion folding your shirt will make an accordion pattern. Experiment with a variety to find your favorite, or mix them up for a crazy pattern. - 6). After scrunching your shirt, you can quickly dip it in a bucket of bleach, or spritz it with bleach from a squirt bottle. It is safest to use a 50% water, 50% bleach solution. Use gloves to protect your hands, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- 7). Allow your shirt to sit with the bleach solution on it for 5-10 minutes. You will probably be able to see the color change in the shirt. Once it reaches the desired color, place the shirt in a bucket of 50% vinegar, 50% water. Vinegar will neutralize the bleach.
- 8). After 5-10 minutes, place the shirt in a bucket of water, which will remove the vinegar and any remaining bleach.
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Remove the rubberbands to check out the pattern you made. Allow the shirt to dry, and wear proudly.
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