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How To Make a Hand-Painted
Tie For Father’s Day |
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You Will
Need
- Fabric
- Scissors
- A tie pattern
- Needle and thread
- Wax paper
- A charcoal pencil
- A shader paintbrush
- A liner paintbrush
- Fabric paints
- Mild detergent
- Fabric softener
- A sponge (optional)
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Steps |
- Select
fabric
Select a washable natural-fiber, natural-blend fabric, preferably half
cotton and half polyester.
- Cut
two patterns
Cut two identical tie patterns and sew them together to create the tie.
- Wash
and place on wax paper
Wash the tie once without fabric softener and place it on waxed paper
to dry.
- Draw
pattern
Draw a pattern using a charcoal pencil on the dry tie.
- Paint
pattern
Paint the pattern. Use a shader paintbrush to fill in larger areas and
a liner brush for long, flowing lines.
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Use a compressed sponge cut to shape. Dip
it in paint and dab it onto the fabric for a sponge-painted effect. |
- Dry
before washing
Allow 24 hours to dry, and 72 hours before washing. Use the gentle cycle,
with mild detergent and fabric softener, and line dry.
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Re-Printed with permission
from Howcast Media, Inc © 2009 |
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