Leaf Printing on Napkins Tutorial
Learn how easily you can make a beautiful textile with a negative space design and leaf prints.
Yield: 2
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Scissors
- Gloves (optional)
- Newspaper, Cardboard for a protective surface to work on.
Materials
- Cloth Napkins
Instructions
- Wash and dry napkins without any softeners.
- Cut your leaf branches in different sizes and create a practice layout on the napkin.
- Use spray adhesive on the back of the leaves and stems.
- Wait 5 minutes.
- Cover the area outdoors with newspaper, or another protective material.
- Use a small amount of pressure on the leaf branches to adhere them to the napkin.
- Spray the fabric paint over the entire napkin.
- Gently pull off the leaves and stems to reveal the print and place them off to the side paint side down to reuse.
- Carefully move the napkin to a place to dry for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the process with a second napkin.
- Wait 72 hours before washing with a mild detergent per the fabric paint instructions.
Notes
A 3 oz can of fabric paint was only enough to cover two napkins. You could try using regular craft paint mixed with a fabric medium and roll on the paint with a mini paint roller.
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