follow me on TwitterProject #2: Fabric collage
What you will need:
*1- board (cardboard, masonite, plywood) 8 x 10 in.
*note* –a lot of glue makes the cardboard pucker and bend
*variety of fabric scraps – heavy and light weight fabrics – patterned fabric
*white glue + old brush for glue
*yarn, rope, chord and scissors
This project is a great way to use fabric scraps without any sewing
step one:
..if you like – before you begin you can make a few drawings your image can be a landscape, an animal, a person or something abstract.
step two:
..cut out your fabrics and lay them out and arrange them the way you want...I think frayed edges are nice so don’t worry about making nice clean edges.
step three:
..glue down your fabric collage – putting glue on top of the fabric helps to keep the fabric flat.
as a final step...you can use the yarn or rope to create outlines around your shapes or as nice linear elements.
project images from readers here... » » »
Very nice. I'd like to try this project with my daughter. I'll show her yours!
Posted by: thelongthread | January 26, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I love this idea. Your whole site is fabulous!
Posted by: Alexandra | February 04, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I am eating up your craft projects like a big plate of fries!!! You have inspired me and I really appreciate it! Tracey
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | March 25, 2008 at 09:58 AM
this is beautiful. I would love to have art like this all over my house.
Posted by: princess lasertron | April 09, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Oh, my son loves glue and I have fabric scraps! What a great idea!
Posted by: Beth | February 04, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I like it!
Posted by: kesem kids craft | April 25, 2009 at 09:25 AM