Cheap & Chic: DIY Ombre Napkins

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New…read more
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Prettier than plain cloth napkins, these ombre dyed napkins add a lot of style to the table and are a snap to make.

Emily of the blog Once Wed bought thrift store linen napkins and dipped them in small bowls of water mixed with a tiny bit of fabric dye. She started with a small amount of dye, dipped the napkins halfway in, then added a little more dye to the water to darken it, and repeated the process. The results are delicate, colorful and completely unique.

Cotton napkins would work just as well for this project, but we’d stay away from cotton blends, as they might not dye as well. You could even get ambitious and sew your own napkins!

Check it out: DIY Ombre Wedding Napkins – Once Wed

Related: Pretty & Mismatched: Edo Napkins from Shopsin

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