Aging

[kass]

It's the tannins in the tea that make things darker. Same thing that's in oak that they use to make ink and to "tan" leather. See: tan = using tannins to dye.

Another method that will "sadden" the colours of your garment (make them less bright) is to soak the thing in a solution of iron oxide. You make this by soaking iron nails or other iron bits in vinegar until they rust. The vinegar should turn orangey and then it's ready to use. Fill a plastic tub with water enough to cover the garment and then pour in the "iron water". I would make up a gallon but you probably won't need that much. Let soak overnight. Wash as usual and the colour will be duller.

Don't worry. Soaking your clothing in tea or iron oxide will NEVER take the dye out. It just doesn't work that way.

[lorien_stormfeather]

I've heard makeup people sometimes use cocoa powder....

and on POTC they put the garb in cement mixers with bricks...so if ye have one handy...

Or heck just go rent one, build yourself a fort and then, when yar done, yar kit should be just fine!

[Matty Bottles]

GP13, have you tried to age it? I'd like to know how it turned out!