Tape the fabric to a piece of bristol board. Make sure you put tape on all four sides and pull the fabric tight. This will keep it from wrinkling while you draw.
Make 4 plan drawings on a piece of paper, or in your sketchbook to see how you want to break up the space. Make sure you leave lots of white space and have at least 8 sections.
Choose the plan you like best, or change it slightly. Work directly on your fabric. Begin by drawing in the largest areas.
Remember to use every colour at least once. Change the pressure when you are drawing. Notice what happens when you change the pressure. Try lots of different ways to apply the colour.
Carefully remove the tape when you are finished colouring the whole design.
Place the design between two pieces of newsprint.
Iron over the paper to set the colour. You will notice some of the wax from the crayons absorb into the paper. Set the iron to the synthetic setting NO STEAM. Repeatedly press the iron straight down on the paper lifting the iron up to move it. Continue for 1- 2 minutes. Do not allow the paper to move or the design may smear.
Remove the fabric from the paper. Notice how the colours have changed.
To make a hanging put lots of glue stick along the back of the top edge.
Place a shish kebab skewer or thin dowel along the glue line and fold the edge of the fabric over it.
Tie a ribbon or some yarn to each end of the dowel.
Students will be able to:
Crayons, Fabric 8 ct
Fine Line Fabric Markers, 10 ct
Fabric Marker Classpack
Washable Glue Stick, 25 g
