DIY Ombre Napkins
The DIY Ombre Napkins are a beautiful and elegant way to add a pop of color to your table setting! By dipping the napkins in dye or using a gradient effect with fabric paint, you can create a stunning ombre effect that adds visual interest to your table. The soft, graduated hues of color create a sophisticated and romantic atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or everyday use. This project is a great addition to your repertoire.
Supplies:
- box of Rit dye (we used black)
- large tub-like container for water
- rubber gloves
- light (preferably white or off-white) colored napkin
Instructions:
Step 1
Follow the instructions inside the box of your Rit and fill a container full of hot water. Add your powdered dye (proportions of water to dye depending upon how much you need will be given on the inside of the box) I eyeballed the amount of water and added the entire contents of the box.
Step 2
Unfold your napkin, hold it in both hands kind of taught and begin dipping it into the hot water filled with dye. Dip a section and hold for about a minute. Dip a little deeper, another section and hold 30 seconds. Dip again and hold 15 seconds and so on until you reach the end of the napkin. Barely dip the end inside the dye then remove. You’ll have created an ombre style dying pattern. Note: there are many tutorials online that are more labor intensive and specific than this one, but if you are dying a bunch of napkins, this is an easy tutorial to follow.
Step 3
Rinse your napkin holding the lightest color section at the top. Hang outside to dry then launder your napkin before use.
Great job! You are finished and the possibilities are endless for this project. Have fun!