I’ve been a fan of these galaxy prints from Christopher Kane for ages, so I took it upon myself to try and recreate the galaxy effect. It ended up being so easy, and I think it turned out to be pretty rad.
What you’ll need:
* Black Cotton Tee (or try a skirt or dress)
* Spray Bottle
* Bleach solution (4 parts water, 1 part bleach)
* Blow Dryer (optional)
Step 1:
In a well ventilated, and able to get messy area, lay tee out flat. Spray with bleach solution in a random “galaxy-like” pattern.
Step 2:
Scrunch tee and repeat spray. This will help to make the pattern look more organic.
Step 3:
Dry. I used my blow dryer to accelerate the bleach. You could also toss tee in the dryer, or lay the tee out in the sun.
Step 4:
Run your tee though the wash with cool water. Or rinse with cool water by hand.
Step 5:
TA-DA! Your done! Wear your new rad galaxy t-shirt.
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I use bleach to tie dye colored t-shirts. I love seeing what colors I can pull! I never thought to use a spray bottle. Awesome idea!
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Court! I thought of you when I made this shirt!
Amanda- One Of Each Blog
August 4th, 2011 at 9:39 am
wow I love this! Im def doing this! thanks!
August 4th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Beautiful! it’s a very good idea.
Thank’s!
August 4th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Amazing!!!
August 4th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Wow, thats amazing! i’m going to try with a black dress. But how did you know what colour the tee ends up with?
August 4th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
beyond gorgeous! you, your photos and your sense of style is amazing.
great post, jst looked through your blog and it’s incredible! def following <3 xx
http://www.iletaitunefois.com.au/
August 4th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
J’adore l’idée! Je vais essayer des que j’aurais l’occasion.
Bisous Bisous
August 4th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Thank you darlings! :)
Amanda – One of Each Blog
August 4th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Tonje-
I think I must have known black cotton turns an orangey-red, from accidentally splashing bleach on my laundry!
August 5th, 2011 at 12:23 am
This really just made my week. I will definitely be doing this when I have free time!
August 5th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
omg !! i’ve been obsessed with the whole galaxy print as well !!
and by coming across this .. it just made my day ! def doing this :)
thank youuu !!
http://fall-e-n.blogspot.com
August 5th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I love this idea, very creative. I often do thinks like that, designing shirts and jewelry.
For me fashion is a creative way to express your personality and with designing your own items it totally succeeds.
Pretty great blog.
http://schoepfergeist.blogspot.com/
August 5th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
amazing!!! love the idea!! wanna do it :)
August 5th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
I just found your blog, you are TOO cute, LOOOVE your style and your pics xxo -nb
August 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
this blog is so awesome, full of ideas and inspiration ! it just became one of my favourites :—)
August 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
I absolutely adore this! I’ve been looking for galaxy print garments of clothing in many high street stores but I haven’t yet found an item that I like. However, this is exquisite! I just have one concern about how to wash this top – it would have to be hand washed, right? As much as I love the galaxy theme, I wouldn’t like my work clothes to exhibit the same print!
August 13th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
Yes, I would recommend washing it by hand with cold water, or running it through the wash alone.
Amanda-One of Each Blog
August 31st, 2011 at 11:04 am
I love this! I featured this in my blog because it was such a cool idea!
August 31st, 2011 at 11:53 am
Thank you amanda for this awesome idea! I love galaxy prints and I want a galaxy shirt for a long time but I couldnt find any..so I made it like you and its totally amazing! once again thank you :)
September 3rd, 2011 at 6:49 am
I seriously am dying over this!! So excited to try it!!
December 19th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
hi!!! I love this! :D i was searching for a galaxy t shirt so i found you :) i have a blog about DIY, would you like to visit me? well, this is the link, kisses and happy chritsmas :D http://itsmellslikeateenspirit.blogspot.com/