Introduction: "BY THE SEA" Fabric Wall Art
My home is right near the sea and wanted to create something different for my guest's blue and white bedroom wall.
Supplies
You will need:
- 1 framed oblong canvas - this one is a bit bigger than A4 size
- 1 piece of blue-toned paua print fabric to cover the canvas plus extra to cover over the sides and onto the back
- 1 small piece of dark blue chiffon fabric the height of the frame and half as wide plus extra for covering the sides
- 1 piece of shiny blue fabric to represent the sea about half the frame size
- 1 length of white piping cord - twice the height of the canvas plus extra to go over the sides and back edge
- 4 pieces of paua shell
- 8 - 9 white pebbles
- 1 - 2 seashells
EQUIPMENT
- 1 staple gun with staples
- 1 pair of sharp scissors for cutting the fabric and cord
- 1 ruler
- 1 fabric chalk
- Clear tacky glue for fabric
- 1 hot glue gun with extra glue sticks
- Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
Step 1:
- Place the fabric, face side down, onto the worktop and lay the framed canvas onto the fabric
- Measure and trim evenly around each side so you have enough fabric to cover the side and come onto the back edge for stapling
- Make sure the corners are folded in tightly as shown
Step 2:
- Take a moment to position the fabric to allow for the cord and shell placements
- Using the ruler, draw a chalk line for the edge of the chiffon,
- Line it up just less than 1/4 of the width in from the left side edge
- Carefully place a fine line of tacky glue along the chalk line
- Next, lay the chiffon edge onto the glue making sure it lies straight and evenly
- Trim to fit the frame allowing enough to cover the sides and come onto the back edge for stapling
Step 3:
- Using the tacky glue, carefully lay the white cord to cover the edge of the chiffon
- Use the ruler for a chalk mark to guide you for the second line of cord
- Next, using the hot glue gun, place the pieces of paua shell evenly down the side
Step 4:
- Scrunch up the fabric for the sea making sure all cut ends are not visible
- Using the tacky fabric glue, attach it to the lower edge of the frame
- When this has dried and is secure, attach the pebbles and seashells into the folds using the hot glue gun.
Step 5:
- Use the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to create feature dots on the paua fabric as shown to create extra detail
Step 6:
- Now you are ready to hang your masterpiece