Fabric Art Journal Bag with Jelly Plate Prints and Stamps

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Emma Blake from Thirsty Brush for her Brand New Launch - Broadcast 7th June 22 · 06/07/2022 · watch it from 13:45

Transform a fabric bag into a wearable art journal by stamping jelly plate prints and hand-drawn designs onto fabric using acrylic paint. Each square becomes a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

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Step by step

1. Create jelly plate prints using acrylic paint on fabric ▶ watch 13:45
2. Stamp designs onto the fabric using the jelly prints as your base ▶ watch 14:00
3. Use acrylic paint for stamping on fabric, or fabric paint if preferred ▶ watch 14:15
4. If using dies on fabric, back it with a stabiliser so the woven fabric doesn't fall apart ▶ watch 14:30
5. Have the fabric embroidered around the edges to create individual patch effects ▶ watch 14:45
6. Continue decorating the finished bag with additional stamps and designs ▶ watch 15:00

Tips from the show

• Use acrylic paint on fabric and iron the back after 48 hours to make it permanent
• If using dies on fabric, you must put a backing on so the woven fabric doesn't fall apart

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