Onyx Art Studios Blog
DENIM UPCYCLE- I DYED MY STAINED JEANS WITH INDIGO
These Jeans have bad grass stains on the knees. I wanted to cover the stains so I decided to dip them into my indigo vat. I dipped them multiple times and let them get semi dry in between. I finally let them dry completely and washed them on hot and with an extra rinse.
Denim Dress Upcycle Shibori Tutorial
Do you have a piece of clothing or two that you love and have thought about throwing out, but you can't because you love it too much? This denim dress is a favorite and is past its prime. It's faded a lot and has some stains on it. I wanted to give it a new look in hopes that it can have some more life.
Artist Interview Katrin Reifeiss- Talking Slow Fashion
I sat down with Kat Reifeiss to talk about making slow fashion and dyeing. She has two lines: Katrin Reifeiss and Wear Upstate. She is an experienced dyer with a line of handmade clothes and accessories. We talk about how she got started, her process and even get a little tour of her studio!
Denim Shirt Upcycle Tutorial
I was so bummed out when I somehow got bleach on one of my favorite J.Crew denim shirts! I decided to upcycle instead of throw it out because it had a lot of life left.