Supplies

Denim garment
Gel bleach pen
stencils
tape
FabricMate® Fabric Dye Markers

Instructions

Step One: Position the stencil and tape down as flat as possible against the fabric.

Step Two: Use the brush end of the bleach pen like a stippling brush to stencil the gel bleach into the open areas of the stencil. It will take between 1/2-2 hours for the fabric to lighten as far as you like it. If the bleach dries, reapply using the stippling brush end again. The variety of coverage can create a batik look. Ig you want more consistency then make your coverage thicker as time goes on. You will want to do this in stages as to not saturate the fabric too much so the bleach doesn't run.

Step Three: Wash out the bleach and remove the stencils in a sink filled with hot water. Launder each garment normally with soap or detergent and let dry. Determine if you want to add more bleach at this time and repeat steps one and two until you have achieved the desired design.
Step Four: Color in the bleached areas using FabricMate and enjoy the variations of color, texture and saturation. The colors will pop out with the deep denim background. The denim will fade over time but the FabricMate dyes don't so the garment will re-create itself over and over again!

 

Tips

Be sure to let the denim dry completely after washing and laundering.