# DIY Tip-Dyed Parasols This Tie Dye Parasol is a Pretty Burst of Color in Any Setting By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-parasol References: [ilovetocreateblog.blogspot](http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/make-your-own-tie-dye-umbrellas.html) This tie dye parasol resembles something like a paper lantern, due to its rice paper texture. The only difference is that these parasols are adorably decorated around their tips with beautiful summery colors, using a [tie dye kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marianne-tiegen). A DIY pictorial on the iLoveToCreate blog will show you exactly what you need to do. Tie dye works well on paper. Using simple [paper umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trina-turk) made from rice paper as the canvas, sweep your paint brush around the edges using the dye mixture. The colors are vibrant, but at the same time washed out and not harsh—just enough to add a splash of color wherever you decide to place them. They even look great hanging from the ceiling or just set up on a table. This simple DIY would be fun as a [shower craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tie-dye DIY Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tie-dye kits and tutorials specifically for DIY crafts, targeting the growing trend of personalized and unique handmade items. - **Creative Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to decorate homes with unique and colorful items like tie-dye parasols, tapping into the demand for visually appealing and personalized living spaces. - **Shower Craft Activities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY craft kits and experiences designed for bridal and baby showers, capitalizing on the trend of interactive and memorable group activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market tie-dye kits, specialized paint brushes, and other craft supplies specifically designed for tie-dye DIY projects. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of vibrant and unique home decor items, including tie-dye parasols, to cater to customers seeking unconventional and eye-catching design elements. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer DIY craft kits and services for event planning companies, providing unique and engaging activities for bridal and baby showers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-paper-umbrella.md) - [Designer-Approved Vibrant Weather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-weather-accessories.md) - [Large Outdoor Parasol Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-max.md) - [Branded Smartphone Parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol.md)