Friday, August 26, 2016

DIY Bleach Design on Denim

I recently posted a pair of  DIY bleached shorts with that DIY Kimono that kicked my butt. I had a lot of people ask me about those shorts, so I decided to make a video tutorial to show you how easy it is. While I am not a master at filming I did my best and uploaded that tutorial yesterday. I also gave all the little tips on bleaching and inspiration.  

  
I bought a inexpensive denim jacket  for this project. I wanted to add an elephant in my bleach design, so I Googled elephant clip-art. I traced the elephant with bleach on the back of my jacket and just added an abstract design all around the elephant. The jacket is finished and  I am very happy with the outcome.

**When bleaching denim please use it in a well ventilated area! Make sure you wash your garment a few times before wearing, this will stop the bleaching process.  I did not wash this jacket because it would not be touching any skin and I didn't think it was necessary. There are additives out there that you can use in your wash but I've never had any issues just washing it in my regular laundry detergent.  
Happy DIY bleaching!

*See my latest bleached jacket HERE


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41 comments

  1. That is so awesome! You really are a very talented lady!

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  2. Great video tutorial. You have stirred up some creative juices in me that have been lying dormant for too long. Thank you Michelle.

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  3. Great video, jacket and shorts. Going to have fun with this technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. This is the flyest ish I have seen in a minute. You have skills woman! I love, love, love this jacket!!!

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  5. You can't fake talent, you are awesome.

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  6. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing xxx

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  7. Like your project. Great inspiration.

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  8. You created a piece of art. Great job!

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  9. OhmyGosh your work is AWESOME AND AMAZING. I just saw your artwork on line. That denim jacket is absolutely incredible. You should enter it into some competitions. I’m going to start out small like a tee shirt or like you mentioned a few throw pillows. THANK YOU FOR THE IDEAS and the video.

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  10. What happens when it gets washed?

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  11. We were born to create and to make a difference. The jacket looks like it is from a Fashion House,very expensive.
    You have a God given gift thank you for sharing. Stay safe and continue to shine.❤

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  12. Thanks, it's an easy fix to an old denim garment.

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  13. Sweet! Can you share how you did the elephant?
    The rest seems pretty straightforward. Thanks for sharing, you are an artist! :)

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    1. I traced the elephant and then freehanded the shading.

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    2. Thank you for the reply. I too was wondering about the elephant. I’m going to look for a elephant to copy and do in a tee shirt...baby steps

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  14. Your artwork is beautiful but you are even more beautiful! I love this video! Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  15. Looks like you’ve had a little resurgence on this tutorial. Great job gal, love it so much….still relevant 5 years later. Bravo!

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  16. That is absolutely stunning! You could sell them for hundreds of dollars. Gorgeous!

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  17. Absolutely stunning! You could sell your designs for hundreds of dollars. I would buy! So talented.

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    1. Thanks, I actually do take custom orders for my bleach art!

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  18. I love the concept of designing a pattern on clothes. I once dropped bleach on a pair of denim shorts and they disintegrated. I see that you use straight bleach. Do you ever have problems with the bleach eating through the fabric?

    I love, love your jacket and the design on your video for the bags!

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    1. I just wash it out really good. I have used diluted bleach and bleach pens as well but the straight bleach works best. I have seen people neutralize the bleach with vinegar. Thanks so much for watching!!!

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  19. very nice you are talented!!

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