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Muddy Distressing

Muddying garments always start with the question of how these clothes got this way and this usually comes from the designer.  Even the color of mud will come from story or designer.  Many times, it should be of several colors if character has been dirty for a long time.  These wood nymphs, were playing in streams and designer designated that they were filthy from frolicking and maybe  taking LSD.

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Ombréd velvet dress- bodice view

Ombréing is a subtle color change from dark to light, this may involve only a value change but can also include a color change.   The approach is determined by the desired effect.  With this velvet dress, I began the process by starting with the darkest color at the hem of the dress moving lighter towards the bodice. To achieve the design I ombréd silk organza in the same color and this was overlayed on the bodice.

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