In this video, the author shares a quick and easy method to dye jeans black at home. The process involves filling a large pot with hot water and mixing in black dye according to the dye’s instructions. Salt is added to help set the dye, and the jeans are placed in the dye for at least 30 minutes to saturate the denim. Rinse the jeans in warm water until the water runs clear.
Black is one of the hardest shades to achieve without artificial chemicals or dyes, so it’s totally possible with a little effort. The best way to dye something black is with a fabric dye that’s designed for the fibers your item is made from. This article covers the best dye techniques to ensure a deep, dark, and vibrant black using a homemade method.
To make black fabric dye at home, grab a pair of light-to-medium wash denim in a classic cut, add a few rips and holes using this method. Mix in black dye per the dye’s instructions, then add salt to help set the dye. Place the jeans in the dye and stir for at least 30 minutes to saturate the denim. Rinse the jeans in warm water until the water runs clear. Hand wash the jeans with a mild detergent, then hang to air dry.
To turn the jeans black, we must add our iron modifier by dissolving 1 1/2 teaspoons of ferrous sulfate per 100g of fabric in hot water and diluting it. The easiest way to dye jeans black is to purchase a commercial dye and mix it with water. Soak the jeans in the dye, then rinse them in warm water.
Ingredients for dyeing black jeans include rubber gloves, tub salt, wooden spoon, liquid detergent, and a well-shaken dye bath.
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I remember doing this, depending on the fabric, and the whole treatment is many days. You have to let the fabric absorb the tint longer than the instructions, then you have to use salt 🧂 in your first rinse to prevent discolouration. The clothes should not be squeezed or wrinkled to prevents marks. You need to work in a place where stains won’t matter because the paint is going to be escaping anyway. Your coloured clothes need to be washed by hand and never touching clothes with other lighter colours. It isn’t easy as a 3 minutes article, but it’s way cheaper that buying good quality jeans or sweaters. Just be patient and remember, colour black isn’t really black anyway.