How to Stone Wash

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place the clothes that you wish to alter into a washing machine.

   Pumice stones were used in the original technique to create the stone washed look because they are abrasive and move thorough the clothes like sandpaper and remove the dye particles from the surface of the yarn. ,, Remember not to overdo the pumice stone method as you may destroy the fabric of the material causing it to rip easily. , This is known as acid washing where dry clothes are bleached then placed in a washing machine. ,, The granules of pumice are removed. ,
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   Step 2: Add 2 or 3 pumice stones into the washing machine with the clothes.

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   Step 3: Remove the clothing and pumice stones from the washing machine once the wash cycle is complete.

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   Step 4: Repeat this method if you have not obtained the desired results.

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   Step 5: Consider using bleach as an alternative to pumice stones.

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   Step 6: Use granulated pumice soaked in bleach as an alternative to bleach alone.

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   Step 7: Put the bleached clothing in the washer and clean using soap powder.

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   Step 8: Consider a second wash if there is any lingering bleach residue on the clothing.

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