How To Make a Hand-Painted Tie For Father’s Day
- September 25, 2009
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Jennifer Paone
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- Writer Susan Ruckdeschel
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Director
Jennifer Paone
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Music
James Panepinto
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Voice Over Artist
Marci Fine
Hand painting ties can be wonderful, creative work, especially if it is for Dad on Father’s Day. You’ll make a keepsake he’ll treasure forever.
You Will Need
- Fabric
- Scissors
- A tie pattern
- Needle and thread
- Wax paper
- A charcoal pencil
- A shader paintbrush
- A liner paintbrush
- Fabric paints
- Mild detergent
- Fabric softener
- A sponge (optional)
Step 1: Select fabric
Select a washable natural-fiber, natural-blend fabric, preferably half cotton and half polyester.
Step 2: Cut two patterns
Cut two identical tie patterns and sew them together to create the tie.
Step 3: Wash and place on wax paper
Wash the tie once without fabric softener and place it on waxed paper to dry.
Step 4: Draw pattern
Draw a pattern using a charcoal pencil on the dry tie.
Step 5: Paint pattern
Paint the pattern. Use a shader paintbrush to fill in larger areas and a liner brush for long, flowing lines.
Use a compressed sponge cut to shape. Dip it in paint and dab it onto the fabric for a sponge-painted effect.
Step 6: Dry before washing
Allow 24 hours to dry, and 72 hours before washing. Use the gentle cycle, with mild detergent and fabric softener, and line dry.
There are an estimated 64.3 million fathers in the United States.
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Comments (1)
The tie came out great Lauren!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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