{"id":1614,"date":"2016-03-29T16:59:15","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T23:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2016-03-29T16:59:15","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T23:59:15","slug":"ombre-dyed-tea-towels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/ombre-dyed-tea-towels\/","title":{"rendered":"Ombre Dyed Tea Towels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1719\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text.jpg\" alt=\"ombre main with text\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-main-with-text-666x999.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I love the look of these Ombre Dyed Tea Towels. \u00a0Ombre dipped designs are easy to do with a few steps and simple supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to follow all the tips to get the brightest and smoothest results.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-supplies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1672\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"ombre supplies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-supplies.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-supplies-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-supplies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gather your supplies. Besides the tea towels, you&#8217;ll be able to find everything you need at your local big box or store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 &#8211; 6 tea towels (prewashed to remove any residues from manufacturing)<\/li>\n<li>tub<\/li>\n<li>1 cup salt<\/li>\n<li>gloves<\/li>\n<li>Rit powder dye (We used teal, but you can use your favorite color.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1667\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add a gallon of very hot water to the tub.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in the salt until it&#8217;s all dissolved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1668\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-3-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the tea towels to the water and allow them to become thoroughly wet. \u00a0This step is crucial to the smooth color in the final product. \u00a0Remove the towels from the water and allow them to drip back into the tub.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1666\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Put on your gloves and do not remove them until the towels come out of the dye bath in the final step. \u00a0This is very important because the dye is not meant to come into contact with your skin. \u00a0It can cause irritation and staining if it comes into contact with unprotected skin.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully stir together the dye packet with 1 1\/2 cups of hot water. \u00a0Stir carefully to dissolve all the particles. \u00a0Pour about HALF of the dye into the tub. \u00a0Reserve the remaining dye mixture for a later step. \u00a0Stir the tub of water to combine the dye mixture into the salt water.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1669\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 4\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-4-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lower the bottom 2\/3\u00a0of the length of the tea towel into the dye bath. \u00a0Set a timer for 2 minutes. \u00a0After the timer stops, remove about an inch of the fabric from the bath. \u00a0You&#8217;ll probably want to clamp the towels onto the side of the tub to keep them secure. Repeat the 2 minutes and one inch removal pattern until about 1\/3 of the towel remains in the dye bath.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1670\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-5.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carefully stir in the remainder of the dye mixture. \u00a0Make sure not to let it splash onto the towels.<\/p>\n<p>The color will now be ultra concentrated. \u00a0Repeat with 2 minutes and 1 inch removal until 1 inch of\u00a0towel remains in the dye bath. \u00a0Leave the final inch of fabric in the bath for 10 more minutes to soak up the most color. \u00a0This will create a greater contrast from the top of the towel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1671\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-8.jpg\" alt=\"ombre process 8\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-8.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-8-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-process-8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remove the towels from the dye bath. \u00a0Rinse them in cold water until the water runs clear. \u00a0This can take quite some time so be patient and keep rinsing.<\/p>\n<p>Allow the towels to air dry completely. \u00a0After 24 hours, wash with detergent and dry for use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-bottom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1664\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"ombre bottom\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-bottom.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-bottom-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ombre-bottom-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love the look of these Ombre Dyed Tea Towels. \u00a0Ombre dipped designs are easy to do with a few steps and simple supplies. Make sure to follow all the tips to get the brightest and smoothest results. Gather your supplies. 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