Brenda, could you try tracing very carefully over the signatures with a Sharpie? Or get a practice t-shirt of about the same quality cloth/dye/age, use a similiar marker and try to see if various washing methods affect it?
And remember, if you hurt her, I will beat you to death with a shovel.
Willow ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Theodosia - Jul 15, 2006 5:15:28 am PDT #6870 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Theodosia - Jul 15, 2006 5:18:57 am PDT #6871 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Heh, just read up about the Eephus (no explanation of why it's called that, though). I am once again reminded that psychology and personality play a very big role in sports, and perhaps especially baseball.
brenda m - Jul 15, 2006 5:21:47 am PDT #6872 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Brenda, could you try tracing very carefully over the signatures with a Sharpie?
Oh, I'd screw that up in a hearbeat.
Or get a practice t-shirt of about the same quality cloth/dye/age, use a similiar marker and try to see if various washing methods affect it?
That's a thought. I've got a bunch of shirts that I'm ready to get rid of anyway.
Eh, it's not a huge deal. Hell, I see this band three or six times a year anyway, I can just make 'em sign again. [They're kind of my Kane, if that makes sense to anybody.] But I thought it'd be a shame if it all came out on the first wash, you know?
Maybe I'll wait a while and see if anyone has some sure-fire tip. Whoot! Excuse to put off doing the laundry.
Zenkitty - Jul 15, 2006 5:24:56 am PDT #6873 of 10002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
You could try throwing the shirt in the dryer first, to set the ink.
Beverly - Jul 15, 2006 5:35:35 am PDT #6874 of 10002
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
There are spray fixatives for pencil work on paper. Art stores would have it, and you could ask if it would work on fabric. Or maybe someone at a screenprinter or art and hobby supply store would know. Also possibly someone at a fabric store that offers lots of crafting classes. 'Cause I sure don't know.
Amy - Jul 15, 2006 5:46:47 am PDT #6875 of 10002
Because books.
I don't know -- I bet you anything putting it in the dryer for a bit first will set it just fine.
Laura - Jul 15, 2006 6:32:22 am PDT #6876 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
I should try the dryer thing. I have a number of shirts that they boys have that are signed and I've avoided washing them. It makes sense since the dryer surely sets stains.
Topic!Cindy - Jul 15, 2006 6:39:33 am PDT #6877 of 10002
What is even happening?
I would say loudly to the shirt, in front of the washer and dryer: "I really want all these signatures to wash out into one big smear. That's what I want, one big, runny, illegible smear."
You'll either keep the signatures, or have a completely clean T-shirt.
Seriously, I'd do what AmyLiz suggests. Then, I'd probably wet the shirt (no detergent) and dry it again. Then, I'd probably wait a while before washing it, anyhow.
Sheryl - Jul 15, 2006 6:55:44 am PDT #6878 of 10002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
In a little bit we are heading downtown to the Spy Museum.(None of us have actually been there yet)
megan walker - Jul 15, 2006 7:02:39 am PDT #6879 of 10002
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
In a little bit we are heading downtown to the Spy Museum.(None of us have actually been there yet)I went there when I was in DC last week. It's very fun but the lay out is not great--give yourself some time to really go through it, and feel free to jump ahead and go back if the circuit gets clogged up.