Crawling Ombré Dye Technique

This is more of a science project than just a crafty idea! I thought it would be fun to experiment with the osmosis process with Tulip One-Step Dye. The cool thing about this idea is you can do it with the kids and try out different thicknesses of fabrics, or sizes of bowls, etc to get different effects.

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I got so excited about this idea, I made a video tutorial!

Head over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

DIY Spring Ombre Blouse!

Hey guys! It's finally spring time!!! (Yaaaaaaaay! *awkward dance*) I was shopping around and saw ombre EVERYTHING. I conveniently had a blouse that needed a stain covered up (darn you sketti red sauce!!!) So I decided to ombre my blouse!

SUPPLIES:

•  Tulip One-Step Tie Dye (Purple)
• Brush
• Bowl of water
• Garbage bag

  First, make sure you cover up your surface with a garbage bag and your hands with gloves! Tie Dye is not very friendly! Next, generously squeeze the dye on the bottom of the damp shirt. (This is going to be the darkest part) If you want it darker, Black dye at the bottom should do the trick!

Next, dip the brush in the water and spread the dye up. Do this each time so it gradually looks lighter.

After this, lay the garbage bag down and hang your shirt to dry. If you just leave it flat, the color will start to crawl up!

 

Ombre Tie Dye Shirt DIY + Video

I'm sure you've been seeing all the ombre shirts on the runway and in the stores as of late.  Ombre is the best thing to happen to tie dye since Jerry Garcia!  You would think this technique would be super difficult, but it's not as hard as you might think.  Check out our designer Lauri in her "DIY NEVER DIES" video where she shows you step by step how to get the look!  You're going to be so excited to see how it's done!

How to Ombré Dye Your Jeans (VIDEO!)

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Los Angeles fashion blogger, BoiFromIpanema has a really cool video tutorial on ombré dying a pair of jeans. He visited our iLovetoCreate studios this past summer and learned all about the process of ombré dyeing. Here he shows step-by-step how to find the median point AND how using black dye on the edges can help finish the look.

Even if you don't need to dye your jeans, per se, I would still watch the video because you can use this technique on so many other applications! (Also, look for a funny cameo from MayaInTheMoment!)  Visit his blog at BoiFromIpanema.com

HOW TO VIDEO: Ombre dye technique

(Photo from Milan runway show, via http://www.askalannah.com)

Ombre fashion is still in full bloom, and because of that, we're sharing one of our most popular videos that demonstrates how to create the effect for your own wardrobe using our award-winning Tulip® One-Step Fashion Dye™ .

You can use it on a t-shirt or a gown, or fabric that you plan to sew with. Have at it!

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Friday After 5 at iLoveToCreate!

Most people don't like to stay late at work on a Friday after 5, but our employees do! Check out Michelle and Leah in our dye area. They are having fun with our Tulip® One-Step Fashion Dyes™. And their results look amazing!

Here's Leah, our Traffic Manager using the ombre technique on her hoodie.

Don't these colors look "cool"? Pardon the bad pun.

And Michelle, our ILTC Creative Director hasn't worn this shirt in years. She custom mixed dyes to make a cool olive green color. She's totally in love with the results and we are too!