Bleach Pen Clothing Designs
Intro: Bleach Pen Clothing Designs
This tutorial will show you how to create hand drawn designs on your clothing by using a bleach pen!
My favorite part about this project is how versatile it is. You can use just about any piece of clothing! I chose to use a pair of leggings and a shirt.
My favorite part about this project is how versatile it is. You can use just about any piece of clothing! I chose to use a pair of leggings and a shirt.
STEP 1: What You Will Need
What You Will Need:
-Bleach Pen (found at any major grocery store in the laundry isle)
-Article of Clothing (Dont have one you want to bleach? Find something at the thrift store!)
-Something to stick inside of the piece of clothing so the bleach doesnt bleed through it. (I used a flattened cereal box here)
-Bleach Pen (found at any major grocery store in the laundry isle)
-Article of Clothing (Dont have one you want to bleach? Find something at the thrift store!)
-Something to stick inside of the piece of clothing so the bleach doesnt bleed through it. (I used a flattened cereal box here)
STEP 2: Lets Begin!
1. Start by sliding your cereal box, or whatever your are using, inside of the piece of clothing you are going to bleach.
2. Smooth out all of the wrinkles and make sure your shirt is straight so your design isn't crooked in the end.
2. Smooth out all of the wrinkles and make sure your shirt is straight so your design isn't crooked in the end.
STEP 3: Draw Your Design
Start designing your clothing!
Note: The bleach will spread out a little bit so dont make your lines too thick.
Get creative. Look up designs online, freehand them, or draw something you love!
You can also print out stencils of words and use those.
I tried out a Native American/Southwestern Print.
Note: The bleach will spread out a little bit so dont make your lines too thick.
Get creative. Look up designs online, freehand them, or draw something you love!
You can also print out stencils of words and use those.
I tried out a Native American/Southwestern Print.
STEP 4: Let It Process, Rinse
Once you are finished with your design, allow the bleach to set into your clothing.
1. When it has set as long as you would like it to, go to the kitchen or bathroom and wash off the rest of the remaining bleach with COLD water.
2. Once the remaining bleach is washed off, give it another good rinse under the cold water.
3. Throw it in the washing machine. Wash with cold water. Dry in the dryer.
If you don't have a washing machine you can rinse your item really well and line dry it.
1. When it has set as long as you would like it to, go to the kitchen or bathroom and wash off the rest of the remaining bleach with COLD water.
2. Once the remaining bleach is washed off, give it another good rinse under the cold water.
3. Throw it in the washing machine. Wash with cold water. Dry in the dryer.
If you don't have a washing machine you can rinse your item really well and line dry it.
STEP 5: YOURE FINISHED!!
What a easy way to decorate your clothing!
To see more tutorials like this one go to korrinewojcik.blogspot.com
Happy Crafting!!
To see more tutorials like this one go to korrinewojcik.blogspot.com
Happy Crafting!!
19 Comments
EvelynF15 7 years ago
sarahlclark 7 years ago
The tide to go pen won't bleach the clothing; it's design to spot treat stains, so it definitely won't have any impact on bleaching the fabric. It is definitely handy to have, I use it all the time and it really helps to minimize the appearance of stains.
HomemadeisBetter 7 years ago
Thanks for your help, SarahC318!
Sarah's right. The Tide Pen is for stains, so it won't work like the bleach pen will.
Good luck with your project and thank you for checking out this tutorial!
SadieA1 8 years ago
Is it safe to wash the belched clothing with your normal laundry directly after you rinse it off? I've done this before and it's great, but I can't remember if it'll ruin the other clothes. Thanks!
HomemadeisBetter 8 years ago
Goldinhart 8 years ago
Hi! I was wondering if this would work with having someone sign a black T-shirt w/a Bleach Pen, if it would work and also that keeping it on for a few hours afterwards won't make me sick? What a great idea for concert tees!
HomemadeisBetter 8 years ago
Thanks for checking out my tutorial! The tricky part is the bleach needs to stay still in order to set. If it touches another part of the shirt it will start to change that part as well. I also would not recommend wearing your shirt while the beach is on it. Bleach is a very strong chemical and could burn your skin.
Thanks again for checking out my tutorial! Have fun at your concert!
Korrine
AbbieC1 8 years ago
I think I'm going to try this today. But I need to know how long it takes so I know when to start since I will be wanting to wear it tonight for an event.
HomemadeisBetter 8 years ago
Thanks for checking out this tutorial. Sorry for my belated response! This takes up to two-three hours. It depends on how long it takes the bleach to process plus the time it takes to wash and dry the piece of clothing.
Good Luck!
ScottR14 8 years ago
waixoxo 9 years ago
waixoxo 9 years ago
AlliHarkness 10 years ago
Have you tried dying the garment after you've bleached it?
HomemadeisBetter 10 years ago
Thank you for checking out this tutorial!
AlliHarkness 10 years ago
alcachofa 12 years ago
How long exactly do you let the bleach soak?
HomemadeisBetter 12 years ago
Penolopy Bulnick 12 years ago
Zibodiz 12 years ago