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    DIY Indigo dyeing- A how to thread

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    • goosehdG
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      @Filthy That shirt looks bad ass!!!  I also really like the bandana.

      “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        Thanks. Seems like I could have used a tad less iron for a bluer color. I also should have played it flat instead of hanging it up because you can see where the shirt got darker as it dries… But I guess it's pretty sweet. I like it.

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          Mike, I like that subtle gradient actually. What I wouldn't like and would be most worried about would be blotchy inconsistencies. I also think the tone is cool, it's something different.

          I look forward to seeing your Smurf feet when you wear those socks 😃

          Really admire your DIY spirit @Filthy

          I may try to do some tie dyes with indigo since some of the ingredients like soda ash are the same.

          Think it, be it.

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          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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            I only dipped the socks once to avoid this problem. Thanks a lot man.

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            • ChrisC
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              I like how irregular the dye is. I think the shirt looks great. You're getting really proficient at this, @Filthy.

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              • steelworkerS
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                Really like the bandanna Mike

                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                Well, I have others.

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                • CosmoSix5C
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                  Does anyone have overdye advice/instructions? If I got the 292 to sulphur dye one myself? Looks like dye, salt, hot water. Time

                  Insta: @chain_stitched
                  John 1 1-3 ❤️♥️❤️♥️

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                  • PinkpanP
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                    anyone have experimented a DIY/homemade black overdye on a indigo demin or overdye indigo on indigo?

                    74 or more…

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                    • GTPowersG
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                      Saw this pop up the other day and was inspired to dye my wallet. I took a through Indigo class put on over a weekend by a Rutgers’ professor. From growing to vat.
                      I followed her Fructose vat method with the 50gs of extracted indigo we did during the course.

                      I think it turned out great. About ten dips in total. Choochai’s nameless veg tan leather didn’t hold up great but it took the indigo beautifully. Unfortunately I think he used a “Guaranteed Leather” for the chain because that shit started to fall apart in the heat.

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                      IG: @GTPowers / @ gtp.denim

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