The final project for Shibori Week is dyed ribbon. If you’re looking for unique gift wrapping ideas, this ribbon couldn’t be easier. I threw the entire roll in the dye vat and just let it do it’s thing. It has such a lovely, organic quality to it and the variation of the dye makes each cut of ribbon unique. You could easily do this with any fabric dye for the holidays, making the color possibilities endless!

DIY Shibori Ribbon

Materials and Supplies

• Indigo dye (like this or this)
• Linen ribbon (I used this)
• Plastic tub
• Tongs
• Rubber bands

DIY Steps

1. Wrap rubber bands tight around ribbon roll in a variety of directions
2. Submerge ribbon in indigo for two minutes
3. Remove and allow to oxidize for up to 20 minutes (refer to indigo dye instructions for further details)
4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 at least two more times, the more times the deeper the color
5. Allow to partially dry
6. Carefully remove rubber bands and unwind
7. Hang up and allow to air dry completely