Designer Crayon Cloth

This is a very versatile craft that you can use with almost any type of lesson. Its very inexpensive too. Let your child explore their natural creativity.

Supplies:

Cloth
Crayons
Iron
Drawing Board
Thumbtacks
Newspapers
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1 Cup Water
3 Tablespoons Salt
1 Quart Water
Pressing Cloth

Directions:

1. Make sure that all the sizing is removed from the fabric by washing it first.

2. Stretch the fabric out on the shirtboard and thumbtack securely in place.

3. Color in your design with crayons.

4. The thicker and heavier the application of crayons, the deeper the color will be.

5. When finished place the design face down on several sheets of newspaper.

6. Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 cup water.

7. Dip a pressing cloth into the vinegar mixture and squeeze out most of the liquid.

8. Place the pressing cloth over the designed cloth and press with a hot iron.

9. Mix 3 tablespoons salt and 1 quart of water.

10. Soak the cloth in this solution for 3 to 4 hours.

11. Gently wash in lukewarm water using a mild soap.

12. After the cloth has dried, the design will become permanent.

13. You can launder the cloth from now on in warm water and mild soap.

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