Anchor Printed Fabric

Ahoy! Add a nautical touch to some plain canvas.

Posted by Erin B.

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Use this tutorial to print an anchor pattern on plain canvas. You can then use the fabric to make a pillow cover, tote bag, upholster a chair cushion... so many options!

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • Cloth
  • Iron
  • Pen / Writing Utensil
  • Glue
  • Hole Punch
  • Scissors
  • Craft Foam
  • Cardboard
  • Textile Medium
  • Small Paint Brush
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Canvas Fabric

Steps (4 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Draw an anchor shape onto craft foam. Cut out. Trace and cut out another. Use the hole punch to cut out the circle on top.

  2. 2

    Glue together two shapes and glue to small piece of cardboard.

  3. 3

    Mix together acrylic paint and textile medium according to directions on the medium. Using a small paint brush, paint a thin layer of mixture onto your stamp. Stamp your fabric in whatever pattern you'd like!

  4. 4

    Once you are finished and the paint is dry, heat set the paint. Lay a thin piece of fabric over top and iron!