DIY Dip Dye Tassel Napkin Rings

 

DIY Dip Dye Tassel Napkin Rings From Hank and Hunt

I fell in love with these dip dye tassel napkin rings from Hank and Hunt and just had to share this great DIY project. These tassels look so elegant like something you'd buy from Anthropologie only they're handmade goodness! Not only are these dip dye tassels gorgeous, they can also be used in so many ways besides as napkin rings. You could add some extra string to them and use them to tie back curtains, or tie them around knobs to add extra detail. So not only can you do so much with these multi-purpose tassels but guess what they're easy to make! So easy you might go crazy and make a bunch!

 

You will need: 

• Cotton tassels Tassel Depot is a great place to find some
• Fabric dye (I used Dylon brand) 
• Bowls
• Old cookie sheet

First, you will mix small amounts of dye according to the directions. I used large glass mixing bowls. Take a tassel and holding the top loop, dip the bottom of the tassel into the dye bath. Keep in the dye for about a minute or to the desired darkness of the color. Use a spoon to push the tassel into the bath. Hold over the bowl and let most of the excess drip off. Lay on a foil lined cookie sheet until dry. Hint: I wanted to keep my dye line a clean as possible and had the tassel lying at an incline (un-dyed portion up) so the dye wouldn't seep up the tassel. Using a blow dryer helps speed the process a bit.

 

Once they are dry, I waited until the next day, it is time to wash out the excess dye. Set a bowl with cold water and dish soap near the sink. Grab a bunch of tassels together and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with cold water in the sink and wring out each tassel by hand. Wrap in paper towel and wring dry. Set out on a clean foil lined cookie sheet to dry. 

 

 

DIY Via Hank and Hunt