Review on Efficient Jacquard Discharge Paste 8 Oz for Dye Removal and Textile Artistry by Amanda Castillo

I had low expectations for this product, but it (almost) worked. I started with a new long sleeve knit t-shirt with white screen print on each side. The shirt looked too "new" so I decided to try reverse dye/bleach. I started by pouring half a gallon of bleach directly onto the shirt to remove all of the dye. Of course I got a copper-red speckled result. To iron out my poor bleaching technique, I soaked my shirt in water and took a hot bath with 1 gallon of bleach (maybe too much, but I wanted quick, strong results). I left the shirt in the bathroom overnight and was happy to see that the stains had leveled off to a permanent shade of copper-red. The shirt turned red because red is the main tone of the fabric. I wanted the end result to look like a black shirt that has been worn for 50 years (the print design was a throwback to the US moon landings so I wanted it to look believable). I had planned to recolor the shirt with RIT blue to contrast with the copper tones, but changed my mind after seeing DeColorant. When it arrived I found the product wasn't enough to deeply soak the shirt so I had to dilute it a bit with cold water. I rubbed the mixture into the fabric, making sure it was evenly distributed. Then I laid the shirt on the outside to dry overnight. I highly recommend working outdoors, wearing gloves and a mask as the chemicals I use are extremely caustic, staining and smelly. However, DeColorant just stinks. The next day, I spread out the canvas, set the iron on high, and slowly ironed the shirt piece by piece until I reached the "color lift" I wanted (the maximum lift in my case was a faded lemon yellow, not white). ). What I liked about this process is the ability to control the amount of lift you want based on how long and how hard you press the iron against the fabric. Ideal for those looking for a vintage effect. Although the shirt wasn't white yet, the yellow was a good base for the next step. I did a hot RIT dye bath with black dye (I know that sounds counterproductive). I submerged the shirt to ensure even distribution and after 1-2 minutes in the bath, removed it and waited until I got the desired "pale black" level. I will wash the shirt now and post pictures afterwards. I ended up requesting a refund for DeColorant because the seller didn't provide a full description here and didn't post clear photos of the entire product label showing that not all colors can be removed. It's expensive and not for every project, but it might work for your project.