How to Stonewash Clothing
- 1). Find 2 to 3 cups of smooth, rounded pebbles that are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. You can usually find rocks like this by rivers, creeks or beaches.
- 2). Turn on your washing machine to a normal cycle. Allow the basin to fill halfway with water.
- 3). Add the manufacturer's recommended amount of laundry detergent for one load to the water basin. Add 1/4 to 1 cup bleach to the water basin, depending on the lightness you desire in the final product.
- 4). Put your chosen article of denim clothing into the water basin.
- 5). Add the rounded pebbles to the water basin.
- 6). Close the washing machine lid, and allow the machine to begin the wash process. Stop the machine before it drains the water and begins to spin.
- 7). Allow the clothing to sit in the water mixture in the washing machine for 3-4 hours to process. Once that time is up, restart the washing machine and allow it to finish the cycle.
- 8). Dry the jeans, either with a clothes dryer or by air, to see the final result.
- 9). Repeat Steps 2-8 until your desired look is achieved.
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