Any good denim distressing DiY sites??

[Johnny5]

I feel you dude, sometimes you just need some variety in your life. Look around, there are a lot of nices washes around, don't need to DIY.

 

[ctrlaltelite]

Originally Posted by Johnny5

I feel you dude, sometimes you just need some variety in your life. Look around, there are a lot of nices washes around, don't need to DIY.

+1 i have rockers that faded great but unfortunately became too tight in the thigh, i didn't want to have to go through that whole process again so i settled for a pair of the 1950s in the forge wash. i still have some raw denim i'm breaking in but these are great for days i just want a different look or just want to achieve that "casually rumpled" feel on a hot day when i'm lazy in dressing up.

 

[VKK3450]

My last 2 pairs of raw got crotch blowout by the time I got a nice fade on them. Also, it takes ages when you dont wear denim everyday.

I'm not a denim head purist, so I'm ok with wearing predistressed.

K

 

[Bsides]

I have no problem with lighter washes, but thats kinda different than pre-distressed IMO.

When I think pre distressed I think about fake honeycombs on peoples calfs and stuff like that.

Raw denim has a sheen that can look dressier when its new and crisp. Plus, its fun to break em in. Rather than going for sandpaper, id suggest taking a pair for a long hike or maybe riding a bike in a pair.

I really only have one pair of raw denim, and until my APC's get faded like crazy I dont really feel like I have the need for another pair.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

justwearyourjeans.com
lol

Originally Posted by pg600rr

marsupial



Quoted for irony. You don't have time to wear your jeans, but want them distressed? Buy them that way. Or buy used jeans.

 

[ConcernedParent]

Originally Posted by Bsides

Raw denim has a sheen that can look dressier when its new and crisp. Plus, its fun to break em in. Rather than going for sandpaper, id suggest taking a pair for a long hike or maybe riding a bike in a pair.

Wouldn't really recommend this with a new pair. Unless you like saddle fades.

 

[pg600rr]

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

lol


Quoted for irony. You don't have time to wear your jeans, but want them distressed? Buy them that way. Or buy used jeans.

oh, you must have not read the original post, ur bad. let me rehash it for you.... I have several pairs of raw denim ALREADY, instead of selling them and buying new distressed as u suggested, the plan is to try my hand at doing it... it is quite a difficult concept to comprehend, but I am sure you can figure it out.

 

[PolePosition]

Somebody just answer his dang question and quit being a bunch of elitist pricks.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Why are you getting so upset? Use your brain. Friction on the denim will cause distressing and change of color. Use whatever you want to achieve that effect.

 

[Sigmatic]

it depends on what kind of distressing you want to do, but you'd need some wet/dry sandpaper and a dremel with verious sanding/grinding attachments. you'd probably have to wet your jeans wet and use clips to make creases and sand the ridges.

the earnest sewn website shows them doing this if you look under 'process'. they have inflatabie 'legs' that 'wear' the jeans while they're doing this.

some denim can be faded with just a wet washrag, as i found out the hard way trying to get paint off my flatheads....

after some practice (maybe try on some thrifted dark jeans) you'd probably get better results than 90% of the people on here who wear their raws and forget that they've been wearing pre-distressed jeans for their entire lives, save for the last 18 months....

 

[Johnny5]

Originally Posted by Sigmatic

it depends on what kind of distressing you want to do, but you'd need some wet/dry sandpaper and a dremel with verious sanding/grinding attachments. you'd probably have to wet your jeans wet and use clips to make creases and sand the ridges.

the earnest sewn website shows them doing this if you look under 'process'. they have inflatabie 'legs' that 'wear' the jeans while they're doing this.

some denim can be faded with just a wet washrag, as i found out the hard way trying to get paint off my flatheads....

after some practice (maybe try on some thrifted dark jeans) you'd probably get better results than 90% of the people on here who wear their raws and forget that they've been wearing pre-distressed jeans for their entire lives, save for the last 18 months....

Haha, how true but I would say everything about the raw started 60 months ago dripping into the mainstream....

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by Sigmatic

after some practice (maybe try on some thrifted dark jeans) you'd probably get better results than 90% of the people on here who wear their raws and forget that they've been wearing pre-distressed jeans for their entire lives, save for the last 18 months....
Actually, I've never worn predistressed jeans. Washed? Perhaps, but no fake fades or any similar ridiculousness. ~ H

 

[IIIrd Icon]

Originally Posted by pg600rr

oh, you must have not read the original post, ur bad. let me rehash it for you.... I have several pairs of raw denim ALREADY, instead of selling them and buying new distressed as u suggested, the plan is to try my hand at doing it... it is quite a difficult concept to comprehend, but I am sure you can figure it out.

done all sort of crazy experiments awhile back__ ruined half a dozen good pairs [eg, Denime, Evisu, Nudie, selvedged ltd prodn Levis/Diesel/Replay, etc.] just cuz i was young, impatient, and had too much time on my hand. there are more cons vs pros in distressing jeans__ like humpty dumpty falling off a wall__ fcuk it up, it stays fcukd.

there's volume of topnotch jeans in varying stages of wear @the market :: best bet : post your [WTB Wishlist] or lurk around for well worn pair/s. this way there's no pressure__ take all the time you need asking questions and examining photos__ buy when you're sure you want them :: as you acquire, part with some of your RAWs to finance further acquisitions... if so desired.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by pg600rr

oh, you must have not read the original post, ur bad. let me rehash it for you.... I have several pairs of raw denim ALREADY, instead of selling them and buying new distressed as u suggested, the plan is to try my hand at doing it... it is quite a difficult concept to comprehend, but I am sure you can figure it out.

No, sorry, I'm still struggling with it. Can you please explain it better for us marsupials?

 

[OPTiK]

Wolves are awesome.