Shibori-Inspired DIY Decor

Other Supplies

•    Round wooden stool
•    Rectangular ceramic planter
•    Three (3) Embroidery hoops of various sizes
•    2 yards bright white muslin or cotton fabric
•    1” paintbrush
•    Scissors
•    Staple gun
•    Rubber bands
•    3” Wood squares or other shapes

Instructions

Shibori Technique

1. Pick a Shibori folding technique and use the small wood shapes and rubber bands to sandwich fabric in between shapes.
2. Mix Thunder Blue with water and saturate exposed areas of fabric. 
3. Unfold fabric and hang to dry.

1. Wrap a piece of fabric around stool cushion and staple underneath.

1. Paint Planter using a 1” flat brush and Thunder Blue. Allow to dry.
2. Cut a 4” wide strip of faux-shibori fabric.
3. Attach the strip of fabric on plater using a 1” flat brush and matte Mod Podge. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge where you want to place the strip of fabric.
4. Apply the fabric then brush on an additional coat of Mod Podge to seal the surface of the fabric to the planter.

1. Cut a section of fabric slightly larger than the embroidery hoop.
2. Stretch the fabric over the inner hoop and place the outer hoop over it.
3. Pull fabric taut and tighten the hoop closure.