Today Camp Leo had a project that was one part science, one part textiling. Using some extreme laundering we took dark fabrics, purples and blacks, of simple cotton and used a variety of whitening techniques to change the color.
From bleach pens to water baths the fabric was able become a mixture of the dyes that make up these various textiles. Each camper came back from the process with one of a kind headband, bracelet, or hair ribbon!
This is a surprisingly easy and fun activity for kids. If you're looking for a way to occupy your child's time on long summer weekends check it out!
(Some helpful links are below)
http://www.untrendylife.com/2013/01/tutorial-how-to-stamp-with-bleach-on.html
http://remadesimpleblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/bleach-pen-fabric-art.html
And for the adults who love their arts and crafts check out these awesome options!
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3720/dyeing-with-bleach/page/all
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