Repurpose in ways you never thought possible
We all like to have collections, some are big and some are small, but no matter what, a group of more than one thing is definitely a collection. Whether you collect old records, pencils and pens or even buttons, your collection can be repurposed into something new to use everyday. This is a simple project to help showcase your collection and add something else to that collection as well in a different form.
What you will need:
Camera (digital, or 35mm)
Solid color apron
Scissors
Iron
Parchment paper (non-waxed)
What you will need to do:
Place a small item from your collection or several items, it’s really up to you and take a photo of the grouping in an eye-appealing form. Then print the image out onto photo out.
Enlarge the photo at 200 percent, if you would like it larger. If you like the size of the photo then stick with that size. Next, print the image onto Lazertran’s Iron-on Ink Jet Transfer Paper for Textiles. ($13 for five sheets). It will take about 20-30 minutes for it to dry once it’s printed out.
After drying time, cut the image out along its lines, leaving any small spaces uncut. Place the image face-down onto the fabric apron and cover with parchment paper. Then iron onto the fabric. Allow to cool and wear.
You can use this same technique for lamp shades, table clothes, old t-shirts and pants as well as pillow cases, wall paper patterns, bags, totes, and even your bedding. You decide how to display the image to your own liking.
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