Washable Weathering

Jesuit24

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• Jul 23, 2017

• #1

I want to temporarily dull down the white of a dress shirt for a costume (think dusty/faded), but I also want to restore the whiteness once I've finished with the costume. I'm after something that will stay in place until it's washed and not rub or flake off while I'm wearing it. Would a tea dye work or would it permanently fade/stain the fabric?

 

ZeroSum

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• Jul 23, 2017

• #2

Throw dirt on it?

 

gothic

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• Jul 24, 2017

• #3

There is no guarantee any temporary measure wont completely wash out but like Zerosum said dirt is a friendly option you may have to add bleach when you wash it or a product like glow white (other brands are available)

 

ZeroSum

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• Jul 24, 2017

• #4

http://www.filmtools.com/removable-movie-paint.html

This may do the job. I've never used it, I don't know if it will wash off or even achieve the colour you desire. YMMV. IANAL. HAND.

What about buying a cheapo version of the shirt and just dyeing it?