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.
You could try throwing the shirt in the dryer first, to set the ink.
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.
I don't know -- I bet you anything putting it in the dryer for a bit first will set it just fine.
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.
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.
Timelies all!
In a little bit we are heading downtown to the Spy Museum.(None of us have actually been there yet)
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.
Heh. Emmett is watching South Park with Nicole and periodically keeps yelling out, "Go Canadians!"
Which I know would receive approval from many Buffistas.
I need to get there at some point.
msbelle, I saw your post, about 5 minutes ago. Alas, I am in Baltimore now. I did have rellenos, but at a place in Soccorro. I didn't hit Go Burger, but rather Burgertime for breakfast burritos of egg, chorizo, potato and chile. Twice. I got to watch thunderstorms hit both the Organs and the west mesa. I had green chile cheeseburgers (though sadly, not Sonic's. OMG how did I miss that!?!!) There was also posole and green chile enchiladas and shakuti (that was indian. Very hot.) Also? Strawberry shortcake. It was a crazy booked trip. Sunday was my birthday, Monday and Tuesday were museums and zoos in ABQ, Weds was taking my brother to the airport , thursday was visiting friends and friday, I left. Eeps! I probably could have used another couple of days. There was very little shopping, but a lot of family time, which was good.
And now? I go get the cat.
