This idea for faux-batiking comes to us from Martha Stewart, though many crafty types may have also clued into the technique: using a bleach pen to customize linens and other fabric. The Martha recommends using a pencil to draw a pattern in a grid first, but we see no reason not to go to town freehand.
I have never used a bleach pen and am wondering if this could be a fun/safe project for kids. I was thinking of using colored t-shirts and having kids "draw" with the bleach pen. What do you think?
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Sam, As long as the kids are supervised and over the age where they might put the pen in their mouths I'd go for it!
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i tried this on a denim scrap once, with the idea that i could really funk up a jacket. it looks good from a distance, but not so much up close. the edges were really irregular (not in a charming way). but different fabrics probably will take the bleach different ways, so it's definitely worth experimenting!
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