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substitute for this functional and fun idea. Labeling is a great idea
for clothes and toys and teaches the basic idea of "a place for
everything and everything in it's place!"
Material's and Tools Needed:
- Furniture piece with canvas drawers or substitute found at any
local home decor store. This one was found at Pier One (several
years ago).
- Acrylic paints in various colors (your choice)
- Fabric medium
- Paint brushes or fabric stamps
- Your imagination
Step one:
Take out all fabric drawers and make sure all is clean and ready to
accept paint. You may wish to wash them first to get rid of any
sizing on them.
Step two: Practice your design or lettering on a piece of
paper to make sure you have the right size and dimensions to fit.
You only get one chance to make a mistake.
Step three: Mix fabric medium according to directions
into acrylic paint. Start painting and let dry thoroughly.
Step Four: Heat set your design with a blow dryer. You may
also want to wash it again to make sure it durable for cleaning.
Assemble it back together.
NOTE: If you choose to do this project on a wooden dresser you do not
need to add the fabric medium. However, you will need to protect
your masterpiece with a varathane or polyurethane coating. Apply at
least 2-3 coats. All supplies for this project can be found at your
local craft or paint store.
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