Ubsey Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I have a nice pirate shirt, but it looks too clean. I'd like it to have a brown/tan color to it.. Without having to kick it around in the dirt. I've heard that soaking it in some water with tea bags could give it a nice tint. Any thoughts? Thanks mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 That could work, so could coffee grounds. Say.....it could be the rum, but I think this has been done before. Try searching, mate. You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Strong tea also works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubsey Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 That could work, so could coffee grounds.Say.....it could be the rum, but I think this has been done before. Try searching, mate. I've tried, but didn't have much luck. I'll try again though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Arms Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Tea bags has worked well for me. Despite many washings, the tint has stayed. Black walnut hulls broken up and placed in boiling water can work-just let the water cool and soak the shirt first in plain water. Mr Arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 All great suggestions. If you google "natural dyes" you might find some suggestions if you want a color other than beige/brown. Linen seems to be a little more resistive to dyes than cotton... just a heads up. Also, if you have those ultra white stockings, you might want to put them in the same bath (tea/coffee) to tone them down. Good luck, and post picutures. greg Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Here ye go, mate: DIY You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Also, to make the color more permanent, add vinegar to the tint water. This will make the water acidic and more "active" in dying the cloth. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubsey Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 These are all very great ideas, I'll post pictures once I take care of this project. Happy fourth to all yah' mates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 it will also depend on the fibre content of the garment if it is synthetic it will be extremely difficult to dye as there pigments are usually fused directly into the fibres when it is produced but if it's cotton silk linnen it should do fine with the natural dyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 One of the problems with tea dying.... don't let it soak too long, or it gets a orngish tint to it....... I like to splash some deluted india ink on the still wet cloth to stain it more, and make it grubby.... Something else that work for destressing cloth.... wipe the soot from the inside of an oil lamp on a scrap of cloth, and sprinkle some of the soot on the cloth.... Now try to wipe it off.... then throw it into the washing machine.... it will eventually wash out.... but is easily 'renewed" and makes shirts and slops, nice and grungy...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Aye...tea is what I've been told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Using your shirt to clean your BP weapons works too. Just use the portion you want to be dirty. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 OK.... so it's off topic..... but usefull info....... The fowling from Black powder guns cleaning patches is also good for "dulling down" too bright brass....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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