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    DIY Indigo dyeing- A how to thread

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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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      @Haddtoo 555 I have just purchased another indigo kit if you still want me to dye you something… I plan on dying this shirt next week.

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        I dyed some of my shit with natural indigo this time…

        Looks like I got a good deep color there but I hope it isn't splotchy because I didn't follow the instructions and just went for it based on my previous knowledge…

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        • Paul9221P
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          That's awesome, Mike!  I'm curious to see if the lettering is still visible once it's dry.

          Blanket-line all the things!!!

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          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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            I wasn't satisfied with the color so I did a couple more dunks @Paul9221 I'll keep you posted.

            Socks turned out nice.

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            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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              Cotton bandana

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              • Paul9221P
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                Wow, those socks DO look great!

                Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                • LewisStonehouseL
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                  Epic work on the socks Mike. Now you can have indigo stains on the inside AND outside of your shoes 🙂

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                  • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                    Final product, I washed the fuckout of it in synthropol to get all of the fugitive indigo out. Used way too much and I had to wash it three times to get all the suds out of the washer 😆

                    Fresh out of the dryer

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

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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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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                                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

                                  John 1 1-3 ❤️♥️❤️♥️

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