How to Make Ombre Tights
You can make cute ombré tights right at home using only some all-purpose liquid dye and a pot. First you'll need to dye some white tights a base color. Just bring a pot of water to a boil, add your liquid dye according to the instructions, and dip the leg portions of the tights in the dye for 20 seconds. Then you'll add more dye to make the color darker, dip just the lower half of the legs in the dye, and leave them in there for 30 seconds. To create the ombré effect, pull a little bit out of the tights out of the dye and wait 20 seconds. Then pull a little bit more of the tights out of the dye and wait 20 more seconds. Keep doing this until you've pulled all of the tights out of the dye. Finally, you'll just need to rinse your tights off and hand wash them, then you're done!
Put on rubber gloves before working with dye. Since you're working with permanent fabric dye, you don't want any unwanted splashes of color on your skin. You can also prevent hot water burns by protecting your hands ahead of time. Any type of latex glove can provide basic protection for your hands. However, only rubber gloves can protect your skin from potential scald burns. Saturate a pair of opaque white tights with cool water from the tap. Check that all parts of the material are drenched and dripping wet before you turn off the tap. Once the tights are soaked, wring them out over the sink. Make sure that your tights are opaque, and not see through. If you'd like to be extra thorough, consider soaking your tights in a water-filled sink or basin for 5 minutes. Fill a medium-sized, stainless steel pot ⅓ of the way with water. Since you're only dyeing a pair of tights, you don't need to fill it to the brim. Instead, add enough water to your pot for you to fully submerge your white tights. Stainless steel pots work well for dye baths, since they won't damage or alter the dye solution in any way. Set the pot over medium heat on your stovetop. Next, set your stovetop to medium heat, so the water can reach a hot temperature. Don't place your pot over high heat—dye solutions work best in hot, 75 °C (167 °F) water, not boiling. If you want to keep track of your water temperature, consider having a thermometer nearby. Pour 1 tenth of a standard synthetic dye bottle into the pot. Take a bottle of all-purpose liquid dye and remove the cap. Add about 10% of the bottle into the pot of water. Try not to pour in too much at first—since an ombré design requires a gradual color shift, you'll need to add in more liquid dye later on. If your tights are made of a synthetic material like polyester, consider using liquid dye designed for synthetic fabrics. Stir the dye into the pot of water with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds. Stir in long, slow motions, so the color spreads evenly throughout the water. Keep stirring until the dye looks completely mixed in. Wring any excess water out of your tights until they’re not dripping wet. While your tights need to be damp before being placed in the dye solution, you don't want the garment to be soaking wet. Once you're finished wringing out the material, place the tights near the stovetop. If your tights are dripping wet when you place them in the dye solution, you could risk watering down the dye bath. Dip your tights leg-first into the dye solution. Hold onto the groin section of the garment as you submerge the rest of the tights, so the accessory will be easy to remove from the water. Keep gripping the groin section, so you can easily remove the tights from the pot. To make your ombré more gradual, you want your tights to be a very light shade of your desired ombré color. Leave the leg and foot areas of the tights in the bath for 20 seconds. Check and stir the leg and foot portions to ensure that they're completely drenched in the dye solution. If you'd like your tights to be darker, leave them in for an additional 20 seconds or longer. As you dye your garment, note that your ombré won't look as dramatic if the tights are too dark. Rinse off your lightly dyed tights in cool water for several seconds. Pull the garment out of the dye bath and bring them over to the sink. Submerge the tights in cool water so you can rinse the initial dye out of the material. Try to keep the tights drenched for a few seconds, or until most of the excess dye rinses out. Wring out the tights to get rid of any extra water. Dangle the tights over the sink, twisting and squeezing the garment until it's no longer dripping wet. Keep wringing the material until the tights are damp to the touch, so you can continue with the dyeing process. You don't want your tights to be dripping with excess dye when you place them back in the dye bath. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of the same dye into the pot. Stir this additional dye into the pot with a wooden spoon to make the dye bath more concentrated with color. As you did before, stir slowly and carefully so the new dye dissolves into the rest of the solution. If you'd like your ombré to be more concentrated, add up to 5 tablespoons (74 mL) of liquid dye to the mixture. Place an empty pot to the left of the dye bath. Take a smaller, empty stainless steel pot and arrange it on the burner next to the dye solution. Note that this container will only be used to hold the portions of material that aren't being dyed. Since this pot is only being used for storage purposes, it just needs to be small or medium-sized. This extra pot makes it easier to manage how much material you're dyeing. Set the upper and lower halves of your tights into different pots. Arrange the groin and upper thigh portion of your tights into the empty, leftmost steel pot. After you do this, place the mid and lower leg portions of the tights into the dye bath. Try to keep about half of your tights in each pot, so you can create an even ombré. If you'd prefer a more sudden ombré, consider placing only the lower leg portion of the tights into the dye bath. Stir the tights for 30 seconds. Use a wooden spoon to mix the fabric into the dye bath, which helps ensure that all of the material is submerged and drenched in the dye solution. Try to keep a rough estimate of how long you're stirring, or set a kitchen timer to keep track. Since you're aiming to create a gradual ombré effect, you don't want to keep your tights in the dye bath for too long. Stirring the tights helps the material to dye in an even color. Pull 1 in (2.5 cm) of fabric out of the dye bath. Remove a small section of the tights from the dye solution, gradually bringing more material to the empty pot. If you don't want your ombré to be as gradual, try pulling out 2 in (5.1 cm) or more from the dye bath. The smaller increments of fabric you remove, the more blended your finished ombré will look. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of dye into the pot. As you've done previously, use a wooden spoon to mix the newly added dye into the bath. Stir the dye for 20-30 seconds, or until the liquid is fully dissolved into the solution. For a more concentrated color, try adding 5 tablespoons (74 mL) of dye into the mixture. Wait 30 seconds before pulling out 1 in (2.5 cm) of the tights. Use your wooden spoon to soak and submerge the tights in the dye mixture. Check that all of the fabric is drenched in the dye so your completed tights will be a smooth, gradient color. Try to stir for around 30 seconds, so the fabric can become more concentrated and bright. Repeat this process 2-3 more times. Continue soaking, stirring, and removing small sections of your tights from the dye bath. Mentally count to 30 seconds as you stir the dyed fabric before pulling another 1 in (2.5 cm) from the mixture. If you'd like to create an expansive gradient, repeat this process at least 2-3 more times. Whenever you re-dye a new section of the tights, add in a few more spoonfuls of liquid dye to make the resulting color more concentrated. Continue dyeing until you've reached the foot/toe area of the tights. It might be helpful to set a timer as you dye each new section of tights. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of dye into the bath. As a final touch to your project, pour in a few more spoonfuls of dye into your dye bath. Use the same wooden spoon to mix the liquid into the dye solution. Keep stirring the dye for 30 seconds or so to ensure that your mixture is as vibrant as possible. This is the last time you'll be adding dye to the pot. Leave the feet and toes of the tights in the dye for 5-10 minutes. Check that the toe/foot portion of the tights is completely submerged in the dye bath. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes, and let the material soak. Since this is the last section of the ombré, try to make it as bright and concentrated as possible. Hold the tights under a cool tap and rinse them until the water runs clear. Turn off the heat from your dye bath and remove the tights. Next, place your garment under a stream of cool, running water. Watch as the excess dye rinses out of the material. When the water dripping from the tights is completely clear, turn off the tap and wring out the garment. You don't want your tights to be dripping with dye while you're washing them. Hand wash the dyed tights with warm water and gentle soap. Fill a sink or basin halfway with warm water. Add a few drops of gentle soap into the water until suds begin to form. Next, submerge your tights into the soapy water and clean the garment by hand. As you clean, try kneading the soapy water into the tights with your fingers. Don't use cold water for this—since you want the dye to set, you need to use warmer water. Rinse the washed tights under a cool tap to remove the soap. Once you've washed the tights, place them under a stream of cool water. Wring out the garment to get rid of any extra suds and leftover soap. Continue twisting and squeezing the tights until they're no longer dripping wet. It's probably easiest to wash and rinse your tights in the same area. Air-dry your garments for completely before wearing them. Hang up your tights in an open area, like a laundry room or bathroom. Make sure that the garment gets plenty of open air so the tights can dry evenly. Check on your accessory every few hours or so to see how it's drying. Once the tights are dry to the touch, you can try them on! Don't wear your tights until they're completely dry. 
Put on rubber gloves before working with dye. Saturate a pair of opaque white tights with cool water from the tap. Fill a medium-sized, stainless steel pot ⅓ of the way with water. Set the pot over medium heat on your stovetop. Pour 1 tenth of a standard synthetic dye bottle into the pot. Stir the dye into the pot of water with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds. Wring any excess water out of your tights until they’re not dripping wet. Dip your tights leg-first into the dye solution. Leave the leg and foot areas of the tights in the bath for 20 seconds. Rinse off your lightly dyed tights in cool water for several seconds. Wring out the tights to get rid of any extra water. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of the same dye into the pot. Place an empty pot to the left of the dye bath. Set the upper and lower halves of your tights into different pots. Stir the tights for 30 seconds. Pull 1 in (2.5 cm) of fabric out of the dye bath. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of dye into the pot. Wait 30 seconds before pulling out 1 in (2.5 cm) of the tights. Repeat this process 2-3 more times. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 mL) of dye into the bath. Leave the feet and toes of the tights in the dye for 5-10 minutes. Hold the tights under a cool tap and rinse them until the water runs clear. Hand wash the dyed tights with warm water and gentle soap. Rinse the washed tights under a cool tap to remove the soap. Air-dry your garments for completely before wearing them. 