Making original custom hand printed tea towels with fruit from the kitchen, paints and flour sack towels.
Prep Time1 hourhr
Active Time1 hourhr
Additional Time10 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: Decorate
Yield: 6
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $20
Equipment
Ruler
Water glass
Materials
Flour Sack Towels
Fabric Paint or Craft Paint with Fabric Medium
Paint Brushes
Paper Towels
Paper plates
Instructions
Wash, dry and press flour sack towels.
Cut fruit and blot excess juice with paper towels.
Use fabric paint diluted with a bit of water or craft paints with fabric medium mixed in.
Paint on the fabric paint onto the fruit in a thin layer.
Practice on some paper to get the print and thickness of paint that you like.
Press the fruit onto the tea towel in any pattern you like.
Add stripes or other details.
Hang towels and allow them to dry.
Press the towels with an iron to set the paint. Check the manufacturers instructions. You may need to cover the paint with a cloth before pressing.
Notes
Wash the towels on a delicate cycle and line dry to keep them looking their best. You can allow them to wear naturally over time too. In that case, you can wash them in a regular wash and throw them in the dryer.