how to acid washed denim?

my boyfriend and i are having an 80's night with my cousin and her boyfriend, i really wanna acid wash one of my jean skirts, does any one know how to do it?!?

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3 replies since 17th June 2008 • Last reply 17th June 2008

Reply #1:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=14747.0

I've tried to find out how to acid wash before, and not much comes up. The suggestions there say to use bleach, but I think there's some ultra-complicated method with hardcore chemicals that gives a more authentic 80's look. If you try the method w/ the toothbrush, be careful with vinegar and bleach together. they don't mix well, and can make toxic vapors, but diluted vinegar with just the bleach spots on the jeans should be fine. Also, if you can bleach the skirt how you want it, rinse it off with water, and then hydrogen peroxide because that neutralizes the bleach and keeps it from eating through stuff.

You might be better off getting some jeans at a thrift store and sewing them into a skirt... it's a pretty easy recon. I kind of want to do that now. Happy The 80's rock, even though i'm only old even to remember the last few years. Happy

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Reply #2:

thanks a bunch! my boyfriend and I are going to goodwill tonight to see if they have anything, and if not ill try the toothbrush method and let you know how it turns out.

&& you can never be to old to to dress up and have fun!

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Reply #3:

Haha... I'm only 23. I meant to type "only old enough to remember the last few years."

Might try the toothbrush thing myself now, but totally let me know if you end up trying it.

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