In case you lost your directions or missed out on a kit, we have you covered. In this series, we will be showcasing past projects, in particular those that were originally released as Surprise Craftertunity kits at the library. So get ready to grab some spare materials and start crafting!
This project is from just earlier this week. While the kits may have swam away with the tide, you still have a chance to try making them yourselves. The picture below is the inspiration for the whole series. You can find the original on CraftsByAmanda.com.
Fabric Mosaics
Materials:
Stretched canvas or canvas board
Acrylic paint—white preferably
· Varying shades of fabric to match animal (i.e. turtle has light, medium & dark green sections) - material content does not matter
· Varying shades of fabric to match background (i.e. water background is comprised of 3 shades of blue, with the majority being light blue) - material content does not matter
· Mod Podge Satin
· Parchment Paper
· Scissors
· Masking tape
· Printed Patterns - you can create your own or use those included
Instructions:
First you will need to paint your canvas completely with a coat of white paint. This will help keep any dust, dirt and smudges from collecting on the canvas, as it creates a seal.
Prep your canvas by laying out sheets of parchment paper and placing fabric on top of it. Apply a layer of decoupage to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from fraying when you cut it. When dry, peel fabric off of the parchment paper.
Position your pattern on the canvas and tape in place.
Determine what colors you want in what squares and mark them accordingly on the pattern.
Cut out one section of the animal from the pattern. Using the corresponding fabric, place pattern piece over the fabric and cut out. Apply decoupage to the backside of the fabric piece. Press onto the canvas and smooth out.
Continue this process, working your way up the animal one piece at a time. Continue working your way all the way up until the animal is complete.
There is no pattern for the water. Simple start at the outer corner and cut squares and rectangles from the light blue fabric, attaching them to the canvas in the same manner as the turtle. As you get close to the turtle cut pieces to fit the curves around the animal. Use mostly light blue but insert a few darker shades here and there for visual interest.
When all done, wait 20 minutes after the last piece has been applied, then paint the entire surface with a medium layer of decoupage to seal it. Let dry in a dust free area overnight before hanging.
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