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Ombre Dip Dye String Art

Create decorative dip dyed string with Crayola Watercolors! Mix and match watercolor tablets to form a colorful ombre or a bright pattern!

Ages: Tween and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Watercolors
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl(s)
  • Ruler
  • String
  • Warm Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Measure and cut even lengths of white string, enough to fit the length of a wooden dowel.

  • Step 2

    Tie or wrap string around dowel to create a banner. Tighten to secure.

  • Step 3

    Place 2–3 watercolor tablets into large mixing bowl.

  • Step 4

    Add 10 oz warm water to bowl and whisk to dissolve tablets.

  • Step 5

    Submerge the string into bowl about 3/4 of the way to the top for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside on protected surface.

  • Step 6

    Rinse bowl and repeat steps 3–5 as many times as you’d like, submerging the string at a shallower length each time. Dry overnight.

  • Step 7

    Hang to display as wall art!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Tie the string to the dowel in whatever method you prefer. We used lark head knots to secure our string.
  • Mix and match watercolor tablets to create custom colors!
  • The ombre effect is most successful when working from light to dark colors.
  • Once string has dried, experiment with cutting the strings on an angle for a different effect.

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