"Glowing Flowing Sea Lights" from our previous blog...
You know... that missing piece before to your next Summer Night Dinner Party...
and I know you can't wait to finally finish the entire project...
because Summer already took way to long to get here...
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You will need ->
- Plain Tablecloth - White or Natural
- Coral Templates (PDF - Document included below)
- Fabric Paint or Fabric Markers (i.e. Red, Coral, White, Cream)
- Pencil or Chalk
- Fine Paint brush
- Tape
Step by Step Instructions ->
- Pre-wash tablecloth... dry fabric
- Iron out wrinkles without using spray starch
- Print and cut out the Coral Templates (PDF - Document)
- Lay tablecloth on a clean surface...
- Position your coral templates on the edges of the fabric
- Secure the templates with tape to your fabric
- Outline the templates slightly with chalk or pencil
- Take your fabric paint and brush and fill in the different Corals (one of each - just like our picture)
- Finish each Coral by edging them with a slight shade of gray
How to care for your Tablecloth ->
- Allow to dry 24 hours then heat set (... two heat setting methods):
Dryer Method ->
Iron Method ->
- Place the fabric in your dryer for 30 minutes on highest setting allowed for the type of fabric used
- Place the painted fabric right side up on ironing board...
- Cover with dry pressing cloth. Set iron to highest setting allowed for fabric used
- Place dry iron for 30 seconds (NO STEAM) on painted area...
- Lift iron... moving to another area until all sections are heat set
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Also remember...
in order to increase the durability of your pretty tablecloth it is always best to hand wash in cold water and then line dry it... or if washing by machine make sure you always use cold water and a mild detergent on a gentle cycle
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NOW...
You are finally ready for your next...
>> Super Summer Night Party <<