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    DIY Indigo dyeing- A how to thread

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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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