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Stamp Style These projects will get every crafter's stamp of approval. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-708

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Wine, Bleach and Dye Stamping

Fabric dye, bleach and even wine can turn a boring T-shirt into a distinctive piece of wearable art.

Wine Dyed, Bleach and Dye Stamped T-Shirts

Wine Dyeing

Materials:

1 bottle cheap red wine
large bowl or basin
washed T-shirt
vinyl gloves

1. Pour the wine into a bowl or basin (figure A).

2. Wearing vinyl gloves, dunk the T-shirt into the wine bath (figure B). For a tie-dyed effect, cinch the shirt with rubber bands before dunking; soak the fabric in the bath for 30 minutes.

Figure A

Figure B

3. After 30 minutes, wring out the shirt, wash and dry.

Dye Stamping

Materials:

cold-water permanent fabric dye
water
flour
cookie cutters
pale T-shirt (prewashed)
piece of cardboard or an old magazine

1. Place cardboard/magazine inside the T-shirt to prevent the dye from penetrating to the other side of the fabric.

2. Add two Tbsp. cold-water dye powder to a small bowl. Add one Tbsp. flour to the water. Gradually add spoonfuls of water, stirring after each spoonful until a paste the consistency of a thick pudding forms (figure C).

3. Dip a cookie cutter in the dye paste and press it on the T-shirt. Continue with additional stamps to create the pattern of choice (figure D).

4. Use a small paintbrush to paint the paste inside the pattern outline for a solid effect (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

5. Let the dye set up for approximately 30 minutes. Wash and dry the T-shirt before wearing.

Bleach Gel Stamping

Materials:

bleach-based automatic dishwasher gel
medium-hued T-shirt (prewashed)
piece of cardboard or an old magazine
small plate

1. Place cardboard inside the T-shirt to prevent the dye from bleeding to the other side of the fabric.

2. Squirt dishwashing gel onto a plate (figure F).

3. Dip a cookie cutter in the gel and press onto the T-shirt (figure G) (figure H).

4. The bleach will bleed into the fibers; let it set for 30 minutes, then wash immediately to deactivate the bleach (figure I).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

Figure I

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