lil_art_world, JuliyaTesoro
Not all of us are lucky enough to be born with outstanding artistic skills, but the good news is that you can always develop them if you have the desire! And the desire, as a rule, sooner or later appears in many people, especially when you admire the incredible talented works of craftsmen who decorate denim (and not only) items with bright and expressive illustrations!
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Denim jackets are especially popular as a canvas because there is enough space on the back to paint an entire picture.
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Jeans are a little less popular, since the cut somewhat limits possibilities, but painted pockets are very common - literally small paintings. By the way, the paintings are often in the literal sense of the word: reproductions of famous paintings, from Van Gogh to Dali, are in great demand.
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You may have already thought that depicting reproductions of the works of the great masters of the past is absolutely beyond your capabilities, but do not rush to abandon your plan - drawing on clothes does not imply that your work will be evaluated by art critics. In the end, expression, color and expressiveness will be much more important, rather than photographic accuracy.
lil_art_world, Asos
Below you will find a master class with which you can try your hand at painting clothes!
Idea: painting fabric with glue outline
You will need:
- Jeans with back pockets (even if they're brand new, wash them first)
- Masking tape
- Acrylic paints (including white)
- Brushes of various sizes
- Fine pen or marker
- Plastic plate or palette for artists (for mixing paints)
What can you use to dye jeans?
Whether you want to bring old jeans back to life or give your favorite pants a more unique look, there are tons of dyes to choose from.
Painting on jeans with acrylic paints
Ordinary acrylic paint will be useful for both professional artists and fashionistas to create a masterpiece from boring trousers. Nowadays it is quite easy to find any shades on the shelves, but if this is not enough, you can get a new one - the colors mix well.
Acrylic paints
The color should be applied with a brush onto pre-washed, dried and ironed material. It is better to draw the outlines of the design in advance with a pencil or fabric chalk so as not to get lost in the process. Thick cardboard should be placed inside the trouser leg so that the paint does not print on the other side.
Note! Although acrylic paint eats into the fibers quite deeply, with frequent washing the image will quickly lose its saturation, so it is not recommended to revive pants for everyday wear.
Drawing on jeans
When everything is ready, you need to let the acrylic dry. This may take 12-16 hours. Then the place where the paint is applied should be ironed so that the design lasts longer.
Aniline dyes for jeans
An excellent dye for denim fabric is based on aniline.
Aniline dye powders
Aniline powders withstand the effects of water and detergents well, so clothes dyed with their help are not afraid of washing.
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Important! When painting with powder, you can add table salt to it, so the color will be more uniform and last longer. The consumption is 100 g of salt per 8-10 liters of water. Usually the same amount of liquid is required for 1 sachet of powder, but it is better to clarify this point in the instruction manual.
Now liquid dyes based on aniline have appeared; they do not require dilution and are easier to use, but are less durable; such dyes are suitable for applying patterns and small designs.
Aniline dyed jeans
Interesting to know! If you mix aniline liquid dye with tragacanth glue in a ratio of 1:3, the composition will not spread. In addition, the design will fade less.
Dyeing jeans with Dilon
To return faded blue or black jeans to their original rich color, there is Dilon. The product is very convenient to use: it is simply added to the machine like washing powder. In addition to the coloring effect, Dilon also removes dirt. The effect of painting is quite long lasting.
Dilon palette
Although initially Dilon was produced in only two colors, today there is already plenty to choose from.
The effect of faded jeans using whiteness
While some are trying to update their jeans by returning their color, others dream of making them old. In the USSR, denim jeans were popular, and fashion, as you know, is cyclical and tends to come back.
You can get this original effect using regular white.
White
Aerosol painting
It is unlikely that you will be able to achieve uniform painting with spray paint, but you can show your imagination and create fancy patterns. When using an aerosol, it is better not to disdain the stencil, otherwise you may catch excess fabric.
Not only a dye specifically for denim, but any available paint in a can will work well and last a long time.
Aerosol paints
Powder dyes for jeans
A universal powder dye for fabric is perfect for jeans.
It is used economically, acts effectively, and does not spoil the structure of the fabric. Using it according to the instructions, achieving the desired result will not be difficult.
Universal powder dye
Blue to give your jeans a deep blue tone
You can cheaply and cheerfully return the color to faded blue jeans by using bluing. The amount of dye is calculated depending on the desired shade. The product is diluted in warm salt water. The jeans are soaked in the resulting solution for several hours, sometimes “stirring” them and turning them over to get an even color. At the end, the pants are rinsed in a weak vinegar solution.
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Blue for painting jeans
The main disadvantage of this method is that the results do not last long. After the first wash, the blue will begin to wash out.
Fabric paints
Almost any fabric dye will work for denim. They come in the form of powders, liquids and tablets.
Extreme and experimental dyes for denim
Experimenters who are not tempted by proven and modern dyeing methods can turn to folk ingenuity. It is unlikely that high-quality uniform coloring can be achieved with the following options, but if someone is not afraid of unexpected results, why not try? After all, if methods exist, then someone needs it.
Experimental methods of dyeing jeans
- Marker ink. To get paint, you need to dip the rods of a dozen or two felt-tip pens into water and leave until they turn completely white. Dip jeans into the resulting liquid and leave for a couple of hours. It is worth considering that the fabric should be much lighter than the felt-tip pens used.
- Natural dyes are also great for denim. Every food product contains pigment in greater or lesser quantities. If you choose bright vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs, seasonings, you can get an interesting result. Grind the selected ingredient and add water 1:2. Boil and let it brew for longer, the richer the desired color. Strain. Dilute 4 parts vinegar with 1 part dye, add ½ part salt. Boil the jeans in the resulting solution for an hour.
- Hair dye. For one pair of pants, take 2 packs of ammonia-free paint, dilute with water (it should be enough to completely cover the jeans, but no more). Soak the jeans for a couple of hours.
- Henna and coffee will give your jeans a brown color. Mix a pack of henna with 2 tbsp. ground coffee. Use in the same way as natural paints.
Preparation and methods for dyeing jeans at home
Before you start painting, it is important to wash off all stains, otherwise it will ruin the result - the color will lie unevenly, and dirt will become even more noticeable. Even if your pants seem clean, it is better to wash them just in case. It's worth checking to make sure there's nothing left in your pockets.
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Attention! Regardless of the way you work, it is better to wear protective gloves.
By preparing everything you need in advance, you can avoid procrastination and mistakes in painting.
Preparing jeans for dyeing
Dyeing jeans in the washing machine
The dye is added to the drum of the machine or to the washing powder compartment. Before use, it is recommended to dilute the dye with water until smooth, this will provide a more even shade.
After which you need to select any long washing mode and water temperature of 90-100 degrees.
Painting in the washing machine
This method allows you to achieve a uniform, uniform color without spending extra effort.
Painting in an enamel basin
To paint by hand, you will have to use enamel dishes. It is better to avoid aluminum containers: after interacting with chemicals, they will be damaged.
The jeans are boiled, stirring occasionally, in the dye at a constant temperature for 1-2 hours.
Painting by hand
Creating the “varenki” effect
You can get the effect of “boiled” jeans using whitewash both on the stove and in the washing machine. The main thing is to maintain a constant high temperature. To prepare the solution, dilute the white with hot water 1:10.
The jeans are pre-rolled to create fancy patterns and streaks, and tied with elastic bands in several places, after which they are dyed as usual.
The process of "cooking" jeans
The relevance of painting jeans
Of course, in Soviet times, when there was a shortage in the CIS countries, denim was constantly dyed to give things a second life. Nowadays, when store shelves are bursting with an abundance of all kinds of denim pants and jackets, not everyone is ready to invest their time in updating an old product. However, it happens that these particular jeans give pleasant memories, or are very comfortable, or “you’re so used to them” that you shouldn’t immediately part with your “old friend.” After all, there is a huge selection of not only homemade, but also all kinds of purchased dyes, which can be used to process fabric as easily as possible.
Nowadays, dyeing clothes is a way of self-expression. After all, you can show your imagination and create a unique and one-of-a-kind thing.
Dyeing and painting jeans help create a unique product
The advantage of dyeing denim is that it has a natural composition and dense structure. This means that almost any known dyes are suitable for dyeing such cotton.
And so, the main questions leading to the desired result are:
- How can you dye jeans?
- How to dye denim clothes correctly?
Next, let's talk about this in more detail.
