How to Dye Fabric - Ombré Dip Dye Technique

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[@seanhenrae]

Worked great on some old doilies, thanks 🙏🏽

[@LaraBurn]

So beautifully explained, thank you so much. What would be the differences for synthetics perhaps? I note this is a method for natural fabrics?

[@deannajohnson3933]

That's so cool!!! I'm going to have to try this.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Go for it! Best of luck!

[@helenai13]

Lovely and it looks simple to make. Good tutorial, thank you.

[@truetrinity333]

Hi! Is this done on non-synthetic fabric? I believe the technique is different for something like a polyester fabric where you have to keep the dye mixture at a high temperature. Is that correct? Would you then do it over a stovetop or crockpot and still use the same dip and move method? Thank you!

[@tatjanatonisson5027]

Hello, thank you for your video. I live in Estonia, could you suggest me what is "Morton salt" and "HDX".

[@sherryjellison]

Best tutorial I've seen! Thanks!

[@anilautomobiles3613]

What about dual shades

[@mehjabinsithi6197]

how can i do this process on chiffon?

[@Jaisurya902]

But after dye completed, if we wash the clothes then both colours will mix na? How we can prevent this colour mixing?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Before rinsing, use Rit fixative which helps prevent bleeding and fading. ( www.onlinefabricstore.net/rit-dye-fixative-liquid-.htm ) Rinse out any extra dye with warm water and then cold water. The dye is heat activated so when you rinse it you don't need to worry about the colors mixing.

[@f5classleapotswechannel553]

Hi, I want to dye a turquoise dress to a dark blue color will it work

[@onlinefabricstore]

Sure!

[@justinehannamariesaavedra4146]

Although it is preferred and works best to use the stove top method to dye polyester, is it possible to try and get an hombre dye look on polyester? Could you do the same or similar technique over the stove?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Justine, It should work the same way with the stovetop method. You'll need to use Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fabric Dye. It can sometimes be difficult to tell how dark polyester is going to dye while you're dying it. It will look dark but then it can wash out more than expected when rinsing. You can always dye it a second time and leave it longer if the gradient isn't as dark as you want it. Good luck and let us know if it worked!

[@jarerum3840]

Thanks for the great tutorial :D I'm planning to dye a fabric with turqoise to a darker blue at the bottom. Which color would you start with? The less dark one (turquoise) or the darker one (blue)?

[@onlinefabricstore]

It doesn't really matter, but I'd probably start with the darker color. Good luck!

[@honeyfeathers1839]

Hi! I am working on a cosplay and I need to diy the yellow sleeves blue. Would this work with that kind of diy?

[@onlinefabricstore]

If you dyed the yellow sleeves blue, they would probably turn out a bit green. It's best to start from white. Depending on the material, you may be able to remove the color with Rit Color Remover, but that would have to be used on the entire garment. It sounds like that wouldn't work in your case. It could work if you can take the sleeves off, remove the color, dye them, and sew them back on.

[@SparkleBunStudio]

Do you think dying with black would change the method?

[@onlinefabricstore]

No!

[@amature___undertaledubs9652]

would this word on a hoodie? its thick fabric

[@gpigsrock]

Would this technique also work with the powdered rit dye? I don't see why it wouldn't, but I've never dyed fabric before and I want to be sure.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, powder Rit dye would work just as well once mixed in the dye bath. 1 box of powder dye = 1/2 bottle of liquid dye

[@rebecahgokee7718]

If I need to dye the ends of a lot of tulle (like 20 yds) should it work out even if the fabric is touching and bundled or rolled up evenly?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I wouldn't roll it. I would still dip it, but it should work just fine! It can touch. Just make sure your dye bath is saturated enough for that amount of material!

[@bl22dyr2se]

After dyeing and rinsing off the fabric, would it be safe to wash the fabric item with other pieces of fabric in the washing machine?

[@onlinefabricstore]

+bl22dyr2se There will be a little bleeding, especially the first couple of times you wash, so it's best to wash separately.

[@chhayapanchal7591]

Nice video... beautiful.. what you do with the leftover water? Can you reuse it?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Unfortunately, we do not recommend re-using the water. You can dump it down the drain though as it is non toxic.

[@lookitslau]

Would it be possible to use the ombre dip dye in combination with the no-Wax Batik technique?

[@onlinefabricstore]

+Laura Smith Absolutely! I have dyed a top with the two techniques before and it turned out great.

[@Mxmiaozers]

@@onlinefabricstore this is pretty much exactly what I've been trying to figure out. Thanks!

[@srjohnst]

Do you have to be careful when rinsing and squeezing the water out of the fabric during the second color?

[@onlinefabricstore]

You should be a little careful and try to keep the first color out of the way as much as possible but it shouldn't transfer easily for that short period of time that you're rinsing, especially if you use cold water.

[@GaTraCos]

Does the water have to be hot? I'm worried about shrinking...

[@onlinefabricstore]

yes, rit works best when you use hot water.

[@SweetYaoii]

How many times/for how long should I dip to the same length before moving upwards(it would take 30 minutes and that seem like a long time)

[@onlinefabricstore]

It depends on the color you want to achieve. For dark or saturated colors, 30 minutes is best, but it could be less for lighter colors.

[@choppysocks]

I was thinking the same, 30mins standing and dipping does seem a long time. Good tutorial though.

[@araosreymarb.2503]

Is it possible to do this in soft tulle fabric?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Sure!

[@TashR13]

How well would ombre dyeing work for velvet. Also which one will work better, cotton velvet or a synthetic velvet

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Natasha, We've never tried dyeing velvet, but a cotton velvet should work. We suggest asking the experts at Rit dye: www.ritstudio.com/color-library/ask-the-dye-doctor/

[@toomuchfourU]

What is the care for something like this? Do you always wash on cold afterwards to keep colors in or is it safe to do warmer water when washing? I want to dye some white jeans purple since they don't have them in plus size.

[@onlinefabricstore]

For the longest lasting results, we suggest washing with cold water and a mild detergent.

[@olajokesjourney]

I should be able to do this process on jeans and canvas fabric (8oz) canvas?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, it should work well on those materials!

[@andifineran4608]

Would this technique, and these brands of dye work on spandex material, like a dance leotard? Would it work on a spandex material that had a bit of shimmer to it? Or are there metallic dyes that have a shimmer?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Andi, it depends on what material the spandex is made out of, which is typically either nylon or polyester. This particular variety of Rit dye works on nylon, but not polyester. Rit DyeMore Synthetic Dye works on both. How well this particular technique would work also depends on the material. It would likely work well on nylon spandex because nylon dyes very quickly. It takes very hot water and more time to dye polyester spandex, but it could still work. Take a look at our video on Rit Dyemore for more info on how to use it and how well it does different fabrics: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/rit-dyemore-synthetic-fiber-dye/

[@CerroneSamuel]

Such fun! Thanks.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anaraquel4124]

Can I dye Aida cloth with this technique?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes! Just be aware that it will probably shrink when dyed.

[@andriakantharuban7908]

I am trying to do a sunset sort of ombre for my textiles project and I am not really sure how to do it. Would I dye my white cotton fabric yellow first using the technique you have used and then dye it orange???

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Andria, yes, it's best to start with the lighter color, which would be the yellow, then do the orange after that using this technique.

[@codelucky]

Will it be a permanent color? Safe to wash with other white clothes?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Rit Dye is semi permanent, but once it is rinsed out, it will not dye other clothes when you wash the material

[@lildannysanchez8821]

Can you dye Fringe fabric which include the content of Polyester and Acetate?

[@onlinefabricstore]

This particular Rit dye won't work, but Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye will: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/rit-dyemore-synthetic-fiber-dye/

[@dcandleonna]

I have a question. After the dying process, how long should I wait before I rinse the fabric with warm water?

[@onlinefabricstore]

+sherilyn silviani After finishing dyeing, you can go ahead and rinse right away.

[@dcandleonna]

+OnlineFabricStore.net Okay, thanks for the reply! :)

[@Noblebird02]

Would this technique work for bamboo/hemp blend?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We haven't tried it, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work on a bamboo/hemp blend.

[@mariecostello1815]

Will this work with polyester material

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Marie, This Rit All-Purpose dye will not work with polyester, but Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye will. Polyester requires high heat to absorb the dye, so it might be a little trickier to get a smooth ombre. It may look smooth as you are dyeing, but the parts that weren't submerged for a long time may wash out when rinsing. You can find our tutorial for Rit DyeMore here: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/rit-dyemore-synthetic-fiber-dye/

[@MissYasshi]

This this technique also work with dying chiffon?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Tracy, If using Rit dye, this technique should work on silk chiffon (use white vinegar in place of the salt), but it won't dye polyester chiffon.

[@dianekong]

what's needed for polyester chiffon?

[@TashR13]

Diane Kong rit dye more works on polyester fabrics

[@onlinefabricstore]

Rit DyeMore will work on polyester chiffon: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/rit-dyemore-synthetic-fiber-dye/

[@nandini7777]

Thank you!

[@ryuneki-4214]

Will these work on tshirt?

[@onlinefabricstore]

It would work great on a T-shirt!

[@PinkChick133]

How much salt are you using?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Leslie, I used about 1/3 cup of salt here.

[@nellestanton771]

Thank you ☺️

[@onlinefabricstore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bluewestmaas9898]

How do you Do this with 3 colors?

[@onlinefabricstore]

If the third color is darker and similar to the color it will be fading into, you could dye over that color. Or it might work to dye the ends first, then for the third color, fold the fabric in half when you dip it so the ends don't get dyed.

[@valerierice3046]

ca-in or cotton?

[@calystav8587]

How do I dye 18 yards of fabric?

[@onlinefabricstore]

The only way to dye that amount of fabric without industrial equipment would be to cut it into smaller pieces that are manageable.

[@bf8555]

+OnlineFabricStore.net I Have A Question. Do You Wash The Fabric With Any Detergent When You Wash It? Thank You For Making Such A Helpful Video. : ))

[@onlinefabricstore]

You can use any mild detergent. Harsher detergents may make the color fade faster.

[@caramelatte5477]

I'm using this to make a water goddess dress with a light blue/turquoise to dark blue gradation!! It has many layers and ruffles so it will be an intense week of dying fabric 😂😂😭

[@onlinefabricstore]

Sounds like it is going to beautiful! Good luck with your project!

[@jerrianngordillo-marty161]

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[@behoney00]

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[@jaytb2005]

The music is good.

[@arisbj]

Thanks for the video. Dyeing ombre might seem easy but my takeaway is that it's time consuming and a process quite harmful to the environment. Hope more consumers will be curious about the manufacturing of textile and garments so that they become more informed about the value and environmental footprint of the clothes they buy.

[@vidhyajoseph8596]

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[@dekin819]

I have an idea, Google it? 😆 this is 7 years old. I thought I came up with something original.

[@bethgrinnell1164]

Would this work with tulip brand dye? And what do you think would be the best wait to make blue fabric fade into black?

[@onlinefabricstore]

+Bethy Prescott Yes, tulip dye should work fine. Is the fabric starting off blue or is it white? If it's white, dye it blue first. You don't have to do much of a fade with the blue, if any, because the black will cover it later. Now with your blue fabric or dyed blue fabric (rinse the blue out, but leave wet), dip dye it with the black dye as shown in the video.

[@bethgrinnell1164]

+OnlineFabricStore.net It's light blue.

[@onlinefabricstore]

+Bethy Prescott Since the blue is light, if you want a smooth gradient, you might want to start with a dye bath that doesn't have much black dye in it and add more dye when needed to transition to black. The black might have a slight blue tint because the fabric started off blue.