#diy tips

diy method goes hard. havent seen this combo of techniques before. this tiktok is by tiktokuswrname4628z, instagram is iblamepresu

using freezer paper, draw design, then cut out stencils, then iron hem onto the fabric of choice.

Then painting on bleach with a paintbrush, using the parchment paper to block where you dont want the bleach.

Peel off the paper, then dye the bleached area blue with rit dye.

Then coming over it with fabric paint for detailing and text.

hey! are you tired of mixing acrylic paint with random shit to paint your patches? interested in a paint thats a little bit too opaque and probably needs to be watered down? (thus giving you a bit more to work with!)

then heres an idea!: wall paint samples.

ive been using $5 wall paint sample tubs since i started making patches, and holy SHIT it works super well! since the paint is so opaque you dont tend to need very much, and because its meant for walls its overly strong and water resistant. the small tubs also give you plenty considering how little you tend to need!

"annoying anarcho! what about the fumes!" idk but it works great. wear a mask or something while you paint if you're really worried.

only con is that you need to be confident in your abilities! if you mispaint you need to either go over it in a different colour or wipe it away with water asap, otherwise shits great! if you want colours that arent different varieties of white then mix it with acrylic, hypocritical of me to suggest i know, but it works a charm.

or, if you dont like paint then household bleach can be pretty decent! its permanent, has a cool looking colour +effect and is generally in most households, just make sure your fabric works with it and do some test strips!

i keep collecting random stuff to make accessories and to modify clothes, but i feel completely creatively blind atm

1- do you have any tips on finding more obscure/local bands? i’m unsure if there’s a punk scene near me and i’m a minor so my options are fairly limited. 2- is there a reason people sew on blank patches before painting on them or is it just for aesthetic reasons? and 3- any diy advice?

1) id say find a local record shop or bar with a parent if you have a cool parent and ask about local shows or bands! often locally owned shops will host concerts for local bands!!! i’ve met some awesome people at local shows!

2) making a layer of blank patches under other patches can help the strength of the clothing but i only sew blank patches on sometimes, i often paint them in bulk and then sew them on after. i don’t think there’s a correct way, just do what works for you!!

3) use up cycled things! ask your parents/friends/family for old clothes or sewing supplies! buttons are a fun addition to any project, and old tshirt fabric and designs can be sick additions and really useful in most diy projects! (also always have white and black acrylic paint on hand)

I made a 30s video (kinda tutorial) of how the heart shaped trinket tray turned out!

I used air dry clay. I'd recommend punching all the air out and using A LITTLE BIT of baby oil/any oil for your hands and surface, to make it easier to handle.

Also, I painted it with acrylics and then added a cost of white glue for protection (it becomes transparent no worries)

sooo I see a lot of people on the internet who don’t really know where to start when it comes to stuff like this and im bored and want to yap so im making this post instead of doing my math homework!

DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that you absolutely have to follow these word for word, and I am not a master at diying/sewing/whatever else and there’s probably more efficient ways out there, so if there’s anything here that’s wrong or i should change, please lmk!